Omar on Ice
No. of pages 32
Published: 1999
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Omar loves drawing pictures and wishes he could be as good at it as his classmate Elsie. But his teacher, Ms. Fudge, can never figure out what Omar's pictures are- no matter how hard she tries.
When the whole class goes ice skating, however, Omar's true talent emerges. He shows Elsie how he can glide and whirl and spin.
After all, it's easy when you don't worry and just have fun. And the whole class discovers with Omar that there is more than one way to draw pictures.
Shortlisted for the Mr. Christie's Book Award honouring Canada's Best Children's Books for 1999
TD Canadian Children's Grade One Book
There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 1999 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd .
Maryann Kovalski, one of Canada's most beloved children's writers/illustrators, has received many honors, including the Governor General's Award shortlist, a CLA Notable, a Parent's Choice Illustrator's Honor, and two nominations for the Mr. Christie's Book Award. Born in the Bronx, Maryann was inspired by a recent move back to New York to completely overhaul her 1992 bestseller, Take Me Out to the Ballgame , with a brand new story and locations that celebrate the Bronx of her youth.