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edition:Paperback
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category: Children's Fiction
published: Oct 2006
ISBN:9780887807169
publisher: Formac Publishing Company Limited

Toby Laughs Last

by Jean Lemieux, illustrated by Sophie Casson, translated by Sarah Cummins

tagged: beginner, emotions & feelings
Description

When Toby climbs too high in a tree to rescue a kite, he tumbles to the ground and has to go to hospital. The doctors stick tubes down his throat and bandage him up - with the result that Toby finds he can't laugh any more.

About the Authors

Jean Lemieux

JEAN LEMIEUX is a doctor, as well as an author of many popular and award-winning children's books. After working for many years on the Magdalen Islands, he now resides in Quebec.

Sophie Casson is a Montreal-based illustrator inspired by Ukioy-e (a genre of Japanese woodblock printing), pre-war era children’s books, post-war posters, and stencil art. She has been nominated for the Governor General’s award, as well as been honored by Communication Arts, Applied Arts, and was runner-up for the Mr. Christie’s Book Award.

Sophie Casson is a Montreal-based illustrator inspired by Ukioy-e (a genre of Japanese woodblock printing), pre-war era children’s books, post-war posters, and stencil art. She has been nominated for the Governor General’s award, as well as been honored by Communication Arts, Applied Arts, and was runner-up for the Mr. Christie’s Book Award.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
6 to 9
Grade:
2 to 5
Reading age:
6 to 9
Awards
  • Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Review

"Jean Lemieux ... and Sophie Casson ... have created a book that can comfort and entertain ... Toby Laughs Last is an important story about how serious accidents can be. Recommended.

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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