Robert Munsch
Portrait of an Extraordinary Canadian
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry and Whiteside
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2009
- Subjects
- Literary, General, Cultural Heritage
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554558254
- Publish Date
- Mar 2009
Library Ordering Options
Description
Young readers may be amazed to learn that Canada's bestselling author (30 million books so far) started off in Pennsylvania and struggled in school. A solitary daydreamer, raised in a large, boisterous family, he found solace in books at an early age. Considered a slow learner by the nuns who taught him, his creative gifts were eventually recognized by a sympathetic librarian who encouraged him to keep reading.
About the author
Versatile and prolific, Frank B. Edwards has written 23 children's books (for ages 3 to 12), including juvenile novels, picture books and early readers. His first novel, "Frogger", was nominated for a Silver Birch Award. Frank's humorous picture books are popular with children, parents and teachers alike.