On My Walk facts for kids
 |
|
| Author | Kari-Lynn Winters |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Christina Leist |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children's fiction |
| Publisher | Tradewind Books |
|
Publication date
|
2009 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-1-896580-61-6 (first edition, hardcover) |
| OCLC | 423601674 |
On My Walk is a fun children's book written by Kari-Lynn Winters and illustrated by Christina Leist. It was first published in 2009 by Tradewind Books. This book takes young readers on an exciting journey through a city. It uses special sounds to tell its story.
Contents
Book Awards and Recognition
On My Walk has received several important awards and honors. These awards show that the book is well-liked and respected. They also mean it is a great read for young people.
Winning Top Book Prizes
- In 2010, the book was a finalist for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize. This is part of the BC Book Prizes. Being a finalist means it was one of the best books chosen that year.
- It was also nominated for the 2010-2011 Chocolate Lilly British Columbia Reader's Choice Award. This award is special because readers themselves choose their favorite books.
Selected for Best Book Lists
- The Toronto Public Library chose On My Walk for its "First and Best of 2010" list. This list highlights top books for children.
- Resource Links magazine also picked it for their "Year's Best 2010" list. This magazine helps teachers and librarians find good books.
- In 2012, the Edmonton Public Library included it in their "100 Great Books to Read Together" list. This list encourages families to read aloud.
- TVOParents Book Club featured the book multiple times. They listed it in "Best Books for your 6-8 Year Old" in 2013. They also included it in "Books for the Budding Activist" in 2011.
Story of the Book
The story of On My Walk follows mothers and their young children. They go for a walk through the streets and parks of Vancouver, Canada. As they walk, they hear many different animal sounds.
The book uses a special writing style. It has a sing-song rhythm that is fun to read aloud. It also uses many onomatopoeia words. Onomatopoeia are words that sound like what they describe. For example, "buzz" for a bee or "woof" for a dog. The walk ends with the characters getting caught in a summer rainstorm on a Kitsilano beach.
From Book to Stage
In 2016, On My Walk was turned into a play. This is called a stage adaptation. Kari-Lynn Winters, the author, wrote the play's script with Marcie Nestman.
The play was asked for by Carousel Theatre for Young People. This theater group is in Vancouver, British Columbia. The play first opened in June 2016. It brought the beloved book to life on stage for audiences.
