There's no denying it: school is back in season. And not just for the kids: this fall, Ruth Ohi's popular characters Chicken, Pig, and Cow go to school for the first time in Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet. What will they do without their best friend Dog? And how will they save their beloved Popsicle stick barn when the class pet mistakes it for lunch? This is the perfect book for kids starting school for the first time, or for curious preschool children who want a sneak peek.
If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Chicken, Pig, and Cow yet, Ruth just posted a lovely video introducing them (spoiler: it includes pictures of the real Chicken, Pig, and Cow!):
What do your kids enjoy most about school? Do they have class pets? Let me know in the comments!
Showing posts with label Chicken Pig Cow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicken Pig Cow. Show all posts
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wizard Hat Options Chicken. Pig, Cow Series!
We're pleased to announce that Ruth Ohi's adorable Chicken, Pig, Cow series has been optioned by Wizard Hat Productions for a TV series! You can find out more details in our press release.
Last week, Ruth paid the Annick office a visit to sign the film option contract. We celebrated afterward with cake, and Ruth remarked, "It's neat to be able to say I've been optioned!"
Ruth also had a chance to look over the proofs for the latest Chicken, Pig, Cow book: Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet (the fifth book in the series, due out this fall):
Congratulations, Ruth! We're all looking forward to seeing Chicken, Pig, Cow, and Best Friend Dog come to life on screen!
Last week, Ruth paid the Annick office a visit to sign the film option contract. We celebrated afterward with cake, and Ruth remarked, "It's neat to be able to say I've been optioned!"
Ruth also had a chance to look over the proofs for the latest Chicken, Pig, Cow book: Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Class Pet (the fifth book in the series, due out this fall):
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Toronto Public Library's First & Best Booklist
Just in time for the holiday season, the Toronto Public Library has announced their fourth annual First and Best Booklist, which their press release describes as "a selection of the very best in Canadian books for children from birth to age five that are fun to read and also help build early literacy skills."
We're very pleased to have two of our talented author/illustrators on the list: Ruth Ohi (for Chicken, Pig, Cow Horse Around) and Andrea Wayne von Königslöw (for How Do You Read to a Rabbit?). If you've got a little one to buy for this holiday season, check out the list and you're sure to find the perfect gift.
We're very pleased to have two of our talented author/illustrators on the list: Ruth Ohi (for Chicken, Pig, Cow Horse Around) and Andrea Wayne von Königslöw (for How Do You Read to a Rabbit?). If you've got a little one to buy for this holiday season, check out the list and you're sure to find the perfect gift.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Early Summer Updates from Annick
Summer is just starting, but our authors have been very busy!
Ruth Ohi has recorded a great audio clip about her picture book Chicken, Pig, Cow for TeachingBooks.net: click here to listen! There are now three Chicken, Pig, cow books in print, and another one will be published this fall.
Henning Mankell, author of the Detective Wallander series as well as young adult titles such as Secrets in the Fire and Shadow of the Leopard, was recently on board a flotilla of boats bound for Gaza that were intercepted by Israeli troops. He gave an interview to the Guardian about the experience.
Allan Stratton was interviewed by Follett Library Resources's Behind the Book program, and he also posted some official production stills from the set of Life, Above All (the award-winning film based on his novel Chanda's Secrets). Here's one of the stunning pictures: you'll have to visit his blog for the rest! You can also buy the ebook of Chanda's Secrets on Kobo.
Ruth Ohi has recorded a great audio clip about her picture book Chicken, Pig, Cow for TeachingBooks.net: click here to listen! There are now three Chicken, Pig, cow books in print, and another one will be published this fall.
Henning Mankell, author of the Detective Wallander series as well as young adult titles such as Secrets in the Fire and Shadow of the Leopard, was recently on board a flotilla of boats bound for Gaza that were intercepted by Israeli troops. He gave an interview to the Guardian about the experience.
Allan Stratton was interviewed by Follett Library Resources's Behind the Book program, and he also posted some official production stills from the set of Life, Above All (the award-winning film based on his novel Chanda's Secrets). Here's one of the stunning pictures: you'll have to visit his blog for the rest! You can also buy the ebook of Chanda's Secrets on Kobo.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Chicken, Pig, Cow... On TV!
Chicken, Pig, and Cow--the stars of Ruth Ohi's latest picture book series--have been on many adventures together. They've befriended drooly, snorty Dog, sought out a new home, and helped Cow come to terms with being purple rather than gray or brown or black like other cows. And now they've made their very first TV appearance, on Gisèle's Big Backyard! Click here to watch the episode online.
Way to go, Chicken, Pig, and Cow! Where will you turn up next?
Friday, March 5, 2010
Ruth Ohi and Her Purple Cow
Ruth Ohi is a prolific author and illustrator, and her new Chicken, Pig, Cow series (for ages 2-5) is the perfect mix of cute and funny. In the latest adventure, Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem, Cow realizes that real cows have black or brown or gray spots, not purple ones. So off she goes on a quest to become a real cow... but will Chicken and Pig still recognize her?
Maybe I'll just let Ruth tell you all about it in her own words...
Maybe I'll just let Ruth tell you all about it in her own words...
Friday, January 8, 2010
Happy New Year!
I remember when the year 2000 was a huge deal... and now it's 2010! Time is just flying by.
Annick will have a booth at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston next week from Jan. 15 to 18. If you'll be attending, please drop by booth 1463 to say hi and browse our new books. Almost all of our Spring 2010 titles are now in, so this is a great chance to get some sneak peeks.
Exhibit times:
January 15 (Fri.): 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
January 16 and 17 (Sat. and Sun.): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 18 (Sun.): 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In other news, we're starting to see some early reviews for our Spring 2010 books: Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem (third in the series!) received a starred review from Quill & Quire and our graphic narrative about adolescence, i.d.: Stuff That Happens to Define Us, appeared in the "Books for Young People" section of Q&Q's print edition. More news about our Spring 2010 books to come!
Annick will have a booth at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston next week from Jan. 15 to 18. If you'll be attending, please drop by booth 1463 to say hi and browse our new books. Almost all of our Spring 2010 titles are now in, so this is a great chance to get some sneak peeks.
Exhibit times:
January 15 (Fri.): 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
January 16 and 17 (Sat. and Sun.): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 18 (Sun.): 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In other news, we're starting to see some early reviews for our Spring 2010 books: Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem (third in the series!) received a starred review from Quill & Quire and our graphic narrative about adolescence, i.d.: Stuff That Happens to Define Us, appeared in the "Books for Young People" section of Q&Q's print edition. More news about our Spring 2010 books to come!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Canadian Children's Literature Awards
Last night, the Canadian Children's Book Centre hosted a gala in which the winners of the Canadian Children's Literature Awards were announced. Eight Annick authors and illustrators were finalists, and we were thrilled to see five of them win! (You can read the full CCBC press release here.)
Mattland, written by Hazel Hutchins and Gail Herbert and illustrated by Dušan Petričić, won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000). Here's Hazel giving her acceptance speech:
The Bite of the Mango, written by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland, won the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction ($10,000). Mariatu is still on her European book tour, so Susan accepted the award. Here she is with Annick's Director, Rick Wilks:
The award winners were in good company: Shin-Chi's Canoe, written by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Kim LaFave, won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award ($25,000) and The Landing, by John Ibbitson, won the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People ($5,ooo).
Congratulations are also due to:
Mattland, written by Hazel Hutchins and Gail Herbert and illustrated by Dušan Petričić, won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award ($20,000). Here's Hazel giving her acceptance speech:
The Bite of the Mango, written by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland, won the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction ($10,000). Mariatu is still on her European book tour, so Susan accepted the award. Here she is with Annick's Director, Rick Wilks:
The award winners were in good company: Shin-Chi's Canoe, written by Nicola I. Campbell and illustrated by Kim LaFave, won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award ($25,000) and The Landing, by John Ibbitson, won the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People ($5,ooo).
Congratulations are also due to:
- Ruth Ohi, whose book Chicken, Pig, Cow was a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award
- Elizabeth MacLeod, whose book Royal Murder was a finalist for the Norma Fleck Award
- Melanie Little, whose book The Apprentice's Masterpiece was a finalist for the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People
Friday, September 25, 2009
Word on the Street Update
Just a reminder that Annick will be at booth Book KS 15 (on Wellesley Street) at the Word on the Street festival in Toronto this Sunday, Sept. 27! Drop by and say hi... and if you mention our blog, we'll give you a free hardcover book, while supplies last! (Which book? It's a surprise!)
Also, author/illustrator Ruth Ohi will be at the Children's Reading Tent from 1-1:30 pm, and then she'll be at the Annick booth to sign books from 1:30-2:30! Come meet Chicken, Pig, and Cow!
Also, author/illustrator Ruth Ohi will be at the Children's Reading Tent from 1-1:30 pm, and then she'll be at the Annick booth to sign books from 1:30-2:30! Come meet Chicken, Pig, and Cow!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fall 2009 Titles Arriving!
One of the best things about working at a publishing house is watching manuscripts evolve into finished books. When the advance copies from the printers start to roll in, everyone gets pretty excited! I've got to say: our Fall 2009 books are looking good.
Allow me to introduce you to some of the new books on the block, available in September:
Shadow of the Leopard: Set in Mozambique, this is the sequel to Henning Mankell's award-winning Secrets in the Fire, and it's just as haunting and unforgettable. (Fans of crime fiction may know Mankell as the author of the bestselling Inspector Kurt Wallander series.)
Spiked Scorpions and Walking Whales: From Claire Eamer (@ceamer on Twitter!), author of Super Crocs and Monster Wings, comes a fascinating look at land animals that used to live in the sea. For example, did you know that our seas used to be inhabited by scorpions the size of crocodiles? Eek!
Chicken, Pig, Cow On the Move: The first book in this series, Chicken, Pig, Cow, just came out this spring, and author/illustrator Ruth Ohi is working on more for next season! Which is great, because I can't get enough of gutsy Chicken, easy-going Pig, and timid Cow. And who can forget drooly, snorty Dog? These picture books are destined to be classics.
The Chinese Thought of It: Most people know that the Chinese invented gunpowder. But did you know that playing cards and toilet paper are also Chinese inventions? In this latest addition to the We Thought of It series, Ting-xing Ye explores the fascinating origins of many everyday items. Other books in the series are A Native American Thought of It and The Inuit Thought of It.
Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road: This exciting tale by Priscilla Galloway and Dawn Hunter takes readers back in time on an action-packed trip along the legendary pathway that brought people, culture, and trade from Asia to the West. Follow Chinese Buddhist Xuanzang, Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan, and Italian merchant Marco Polo as their travels take them to places they had never imagined.
That's all for this week: but stay tuned, as I'll be blogging about more of our Fall 2009 list next week!
Allow me to introduce you to some of the new books on the block, available in September:
Spiked Scorpions and Walking Whales: From Claire Eamer (@ceamer on Twitter!), author of Super Crocs and Monster Wings, comes a fascinating look at land animals that used to live in the sea. For example, did you know that our seas used to be inhabited by scorpions the size of crocodiles? Eek!Chicken, Pig, Cow On the Move: The first book in this series, Chicken, Pig, Cow, just came out this spring, and author/illustrator Ruth Ohi is working on more for next season! Which is great, because I can't get enough of gutsy Chicken, easy-going Pig, and timid Cow. And who can forget drooly, snorty Dog? These picture books are destined to be classics.The Chinese Thought of It: Most people know that the Chinese invented gunpowder. But did you know that playing cards and toilet paper are also Chinese inventions? In this latest addition to the We Thought of It series, Ting-xing Ye explores the fascinating origins of many everyday items. Other books in the series are A Native American Thought of It and The Inuit Thought of It.Adventures on the Ancient Silk Road: This exciting tale by Priscilla Galloway and Dawn Hunter takes readers back in time on an action-packed trip along the legendary pathway that brought people, culture, and trade from Asia to the West. Follow Chinese Buddhist Xuanzang, Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan, and Italian merchant Marco Polo as their travels take them to places they had never imagined.That's all for this week: but stay tuned, as I'll be blogging about more of our Fall 2009 list next week!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
(Tulips: FreeDigitalPhotos.net)This Sunday is Mother's Day -- why not treat your mom to a new book? I can still remember my mom tucking me in with a chapter of The Secret Garden when I was little. What books did your mom read to you?
Top Ten Reasons a Book Makes the Perfect Mother's Day Gift
- Unlike flowers, a book won't die a few days later.
- Unlike chocolate or candy, you can spend all day indulging in a book without feeling gross later.
- A book is also the gift of time alone to read -- and what mother doesn't need a bit of that?
- A book won't give you cavities.
- You don't need to get dressed up to enjoy a book.
- A book is cheaper than going out for dinner and a movie, but lasts a lot longer.
- A good book leaves you feeling satisfied long after you've finished reading it.
- A book is a present you can share when you're finished with it.
- Discussing a book with your mom can be a great bonding experience.
- A book will make up for all that trouble you gave your mom when you were a teenager. (Ok, maybe not... but it's worth a shot!)
If you're shopping for a new mom, you might want to pick up two books: one for mom, and one for baby to enjoy while mom reads! Might we recommend Ruth Ohi's Chicken, Pig, Cow? (We're putting out a sequel this fall, too... more on that later!)
Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Let the Fall Begin!
It's official! Our fall books are up and running.
This week, blogger Cheryl Rainfield posted a lovely review of one of our favorite new fall titles, Chicken, Pig, Cow by Ruth Ohi. This made me think that I should offer YOU the opportunity to receive books for review too!
If you are an online reviewer/blogger/podcaster, and would like to receive copies of our fall books for review, or would like to be added to our mailing list, please leave a comment on this post, or e-mail us at annickpress(at)annickpress(dot)com.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Starring Horse
Chicken, Pig, Cow was based on a popsicle stick barn that my eldest daughter made when she was younger. I happened upon it when she wasn't quite finished, so I thought she had forgotten to make a door. The barn included a Horse, who just didn't make it into the story this time. Here is a photo of Horse who is still a bit miffed that he didn't get a starring role. I am currently working on a sequel to be released next Fall. Horse suggests that it involve something where he gets to eat lots of chocolate while wearing fluffy, flannel pajamas. We will see, Horse....
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