Linda BaileyCarson Crosses Canada

Great for all ages! I read to my sixth graders before starting a unit on Canada’s geography

My children and I really enjoyed this story. It is about an older lady and her dog who travel across Canada to go comfort her sister who had recently been sick. The illustrations are beautiful -- just gorgeous!!! The story is heart warming. We all loved this book from my nine year old to my active four year old. We also learned a bit about Canada. They loved finding the Canadian flag (as if it was a seek and find book). For a great light hearted read with some great Canadian geography, this is your book!!!!

A simply written book that felt like a fun cross country adventure. This was an easy way to teach kids about Canada and how the landscape varies from coast to coast. My kid loved it and has asked to read it again and again.

It is a cute story. My daughter enjoyed it a lot.

I think the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa is one of the finest national history museums in the world. One can follow a single trail through the entire history of the country; it's sort of an historical version of a cross-country trip, just it's a cross-time trip. I thought of that as I read this book. Here, we get an impressionistic view of Canada as we travel from Tofino in the west all the way to Newfoundland. Coast, Rockies, Saskatchewan, Montreal, PEI - we get a little taste of everywhere.This is a kid's book, not a history or, really, a travelogue. It's not even explicit that we are following any particular route. We just start on one side, travel a long way, and end up on the other side. I guess parents could add whatever geography and history they might want to, as they read. But even just as a picture book, this is a treat. Carson and his mistress are cheerful and adventurous, and they make sure to have a good time as they travel and camp their way across the country. The vibe is upbeat and energetic. Carson is a peppy sort of dog and adds a good deal of personality to the trip.The illustrations are lively watercolors, intended to capture the spirit of the trip rather than the actual realistic landscape. The pair travels light and their tale is comfy and fun. It may not be Rand-McNally, but it gets across the size and variety of the country. It's also just a good lady-and-dog story. So, I'm in and I could see a little reader or read-to getting a kick out Carson and his travel adventure. (And I like Squeaky Chicken.)(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

Delightful children's book. Nicely illustrated with a simple storyline, but a surprise ending. Carson is looking for the surprise along the way and he -- plus the readers -- are not expecting what it turns out to be. Children and adults have fun with this.

Rich, colorful illustrations and personalities make this road trip book extra fun. It conveys the sense of freedom and excitement and bit of mystery that travel can bring in a most natural and engaging way. And as others noted in their reviews, it's a great portrayal of an older woman on an adventure with her best friend.

I was not expecting such a heart-warming book. The ending made me tear up as I read it to my kids. And my 3 & 4 year old children especially loved the book. Excited to check out more from this author!

Every aspect of this book rings true with children. It is beautifully illustrated, the story is fabulous, but best of all, it showcases the beauty of Canada!!!

Este libro nos encantó! Lo seguimos leyendo casi todas las noches. La historia es hermosa, fácil de comprender, palabras concretas y la ilustraciones son bellísimas. Mis hijos tienen 4 y 3 años y no somos native speakers. Trae un mapa de Canadá al final.

I've been reading this to my son starting when he was 2.5. Now he's 3.5, knows the provinces and a little bit about each of them and still loves the story! Would make a great gift.

Very good illustrations and fun to read. Awesome gift to give to non Canadians

My kids love this book!