"Up Home" by Susan Tooke is a heartfelt exploration of memory, belonging, and the deep ties to one’s roots. The story follows the protagonist’s return to her childhood home in rural Canada, where she confronts the past and the changes that time has wrought. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflections, Tooke captures the beauty of the landscape and the complexity of human relationships. As the protagonist reconnects with family and friends, she discovers the enduring significance of home and the personal histories that shape who we are. Ultimately, it's a journey of rediscovery and reconciliation with one's heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Nimbus Publishing (CN) .

Dr. George Elliott Clarke, O. C. , O. N. S. , Ph. D. , is a native of Windsor, Nova Scotia, and is the Poet Laureate of Toronto, Ontario, where he teaches Canadian literature at the University of Toronto. His prize-winning books comprise poetry--Whylah Falls (1990), Execution Poems (2000), and Blues and Bliss (2008)--and a novel, George & Rue (2004). His daughter, Aurelia, has shortened "Papa" to "Pup," which is his most cherished title. Susan Tooke is an award-winning artist and children's book illustrator whose work has been exhibited across North America. In 2003, she received the Halifax Mayor's Award for Illustration, and she is a three-time winner of the Lillian Sheppard Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration, for Full Moon Rising, Up Home, and The City Speaks in Drums. She lives in Halifax. Visit http://susantookeart. blogspot. ca/ for Susan Tooke's art blog.