This book provides young children an introduction to Canada. It covers the origin of the country’s name (Kanata), the national anthem of Canada, the two official languages of Canada (English and French), the two official colours of Canada (red and white), the flag of Canada, the ten provinces and three territories of Canada, and so on.

The book is very educative. It shows flags and symbols of Canada’s ten provinces and three territories and contains a map of Canada at the end. It can be useful for not only Canadian children but also children who come from other countries.

The large and colourful illustrations make the reading more enjoyable. There are animal characters that go on a cross-Canada tour. They feel the water spray at Niagara Falls. They help with harvest near Saskatoon. They hit the snowy slopes in Whistler. They hunt for fossils in Dinosaur Provincial Park. The book describes the characteristics of each province with cute illustrations.

This book is written for Kindergartenders, so it does not have lots of text. However, there are a few words that Kindergarteners may not be familiar with. The book could have been better if there were explanations for some difficult words.

Reaction: The brightly illustrated pages outlined in black are striking, giving the reader a new appreciation for Canada’s beauty from east to west. The national anthem, the map of Canada and the easy to access factual information about each province and territory make it a useful reference book for young readers ( )