United States, Anthologies, Short Stories, Myths & Legends, Canada 

"Over 100 selections illustrated by some of Canada's most celebrated children's artists present an original way of telling Canadian history - through the voices and art of its people" Cf. Our choice, 2000. 

Synopsis
As vast in scope as Canada itself, The Spirit of Canada is a book that children and their families will treasure for years to come. From Bonavista to Vancouver Island, from Native creation myths to history being made in our own time, this landmark collection celebrates our country and its indomitable spirit.

More than 100 selections are brought together with some 300 original illustrations by 10 of Canada's most accomplished children's artists. The collection includes old favourites such as "Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee," new classics like Gordon Lightfoot's "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" and Roch Carrier's "The Hockey Sweater," and lesser-known gems such as Nancy Prasad's "You Have Two Voice" and Duke Redbird's "I am a Canadian." The mood ranges from the poignant memories of Canada at war to the fun of tall tales and the shivery thrills of traditional ghost stories. The Spirit of Canada also balances the contributions of many authors, from Native Canadians through the first European immigrants to new arrivals from every corner of the globe.

Each selection is enhanced by a cultural or historical background note. Suggestions for further reading, capsule biographies of the contributors, and a useful index round off this essential collection.

Thoroughly researched and documented, The Spirit of Canada paints a grand picture of our country, and offers every Canadian family a part of it. Here is the story that belongs to all of us; here is everything that makes us Canadian.

Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice Selection 

Genre/Form: Literary collections
Anthologies
Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Material Type: Elementary and junior high school
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Barbara Hehner
ISBN: 1894121147 9781894121149
OCLC Number: 40940476
Description: xi, 306 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Contents: Anti-Confederation Song --
Big Joe Mufferaw --
Brave Wolfe --
CA-NA-DA --
Canadian Railroad Trilogy --
Flunky Jim --
Follow the Drinkin' Gourd --
Huron Carol --
Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor --
Maple Leaf Forever --
Mon Canot --
Mon Pays --
New Land --
Nova Scotia Song --
O Canada! --
Piper's Refrain --
Saskatchewan --
Something to Sing About. Song for Canada --
Song of Louis Riel --
Spirit Song of George's Bank --
Squid-jiggin' Ground --
Tet Troom Too --
Un Canadien Errant --
Underground Railroad --
Way Up the Ucletaw --
When the Ice Worms Nest Again.
Responsibility: Barbara Hehner, editor.