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A bloom of friendship : the story of the Canadian Tulip Festival / written by Anne Renaud ; illustrated by Ashley Spires.
Describes how the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa began as a gesture of friendship between Canada and the Netherlands during World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 1897073356 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (some col.), maps, (some col.).
- Publisher: Montreal : Lobster Press, 2005, c2004.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Silver Birch nominee, 2006. |
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| Subject: | Canadian Tulip Festival > History Flower festivals > Ontario > Ottawa Canada > History > 1939-1945 Canada > Relations > Netherlands Netherlands > Relations > Canada |
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- Orca Book Publishers
Every spring, Canada's capital bursts into color with thousands of tulip blooms. The inspiration for the Canadian Tulip Festival was not only a love of flowers, but also a friendship that blossomed between two countries during World War II. Photos, artifacts, military maps and colorful illustrations bring history to life in this uplifting story of the enduring friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.
This beautifully designed, vibrantly illustrated picture book takes readers on a captivating journey through the history of the Second World War.
Part of the Lobster Press "My Canada" series, a lively exploration of Canadian history for children. - Orca Book Publishers
Learn about the special friendship between Canada and the Netherlands that inspired the famous festival in Ottawa.
