Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews

M is for Maple

M is for Maple

Michael Ulmer
Illustrator:  Melanie Rose-Popp 
Nonfiction Picture Book  Series
For ages 4 to 8
Sleeping Bear Press, 2001   ISBN: 978-1585362356

Meet some of Canada's most famous personalities; explore its regions, cities, and national treasures. If you have ever wondered why the Canadian flag has a maple leaf on it, you will find the answer within the pages of this fascinating book, which is illustrated in full-color by Melanie Rose-Popp.

The author Mike Ulmer, has found a collection of topics that will interest readers of all ages. Each topic corresponds to a letter of the alphabet, and the rhyming main text is supported by additional information, which is found on a side bar of every page. In this book you will finally discover why the word "Eh" is a "national obsession," and by the time you reach Z you will have a sense of the Canadian national character and pride.