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Efficacy and safety of 70% glycolic acid versus Q Switched Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of melasma: acomparative study
Authors: Narasimhan Murali , K. G. Divya , V. Rajagopalan , B. Parveen
Published: February 2017

Background: Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis characterized by light-to-deep brown pigmentation over cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and nose. Treatment of this condition is difficult and associated with high recurrence rates. Among newer therapies, there is interest in the use of glycolic acid peels and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (QSNYL). The aim of the present study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy and in melasma. 

Methods: 60 patients of melasma were included. They were randomly divided in two groups (Group A = 30 patients treated with glycolic acid and Group B = 30 patients treated with QSNYL). Out of the 60 patients included, 26 patients in Group A, 24 patients in Group B completed the study. Response to treatment was assessed using MASI scores. 

Results: The peak incidence of melasma was seen in the age group 31-40 years. Female preponderance was seen in the study (F: M-6.6:1).  Sunlight was the common aggravating factor in both the groups (30%). Malar type was the most common (51.7%) observed in both the groups. MASI scores improved from 7.14 to 4.99 with glycolic acid peel and from 6.17 to 4.67 in the laser group at the end of the study. The common adverse effect observed in the study was erythema in both the groups. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was frequent in laser treated patients.

Conclusion: 70% Glycolic peels were better than Q switched Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of melasma. Among patients treated with laser postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was a significant side effect especially in darker skin types.
Potássio em cobertura no milho e efeito residual na soja em sucessão
Authors: Parente Tiago De Lisboa , Lazarini Edson , Caioni Sheila , Souza Luiz Gustavo Moretti de , Pivetta Raul Sobrinho , Bossolani João William
Published: February 2017

O potássio (K) é o segundo nutriente mais extraído pela maioria das culturas agrícolas, podendo influenciar na frutificação, peso de grãos e em outros processos fisiológicos. No entanto, ainda há questionamentos quanto ao seu possível efeito residual em áreas de plantio direto. Assim, objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar a eficiência imediata do K no milho, segunda safra, e o possível efeito residual na cultura da soja cultivada em sucessão no sistema plantio direto. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com nove doses de K2 O em cobertura (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120 e 150 kg ha-1 na forma de KCl), aplicadas no estádio vegetativo V6 no milho, com quatro repetições. O estudo foi desenvolvido em área de Cerrado. Foram avaliados os caracteres morfológicos e produtivos nas duas culturas. Houve aumento na produtividade de milho até a dose de máxima eficiência técnica de 89 kg ha-1 de K2 O e na soja até 80 kg ha-1, além do aumento no número de vagens por planta e na massa de mil grãos. Os resultados evidenciam, assim, o efeito residual do K no cultivo da soja em sucessão.
Perceived Attributes of Innovation: Perceived Security as an Additional Attribute to Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation Theory
Authors: Tanye Hannah Ayaba
Published: January 2017

The study attempts to contribute to the recent call on security issues in eLearning. Security issues in eLearning have been advanced at organizational level. These concerns had not been put in the light of effects on the diffusion of eLearning practice. ELearning involves the use of the web, digital media to deliver knowledge and skills. There is lack of the perspective of security issues at the individual level as a facilitator to the diffusion of innovations. This study proposes perceived security and how it affects the diffusion of eLearning practices in HEI as an additional perceived eLearning (innovation) attribute. The study seeks to find out the extent to which perceived security affect eLearning diffusion in the Universities. The research adopts a quantitative approach by the use of surveys. A survey has the capability of getting a wider and global perspective. Thus, these generalized views facilitate inform decision making in Universities’ eLearning practice. The dependent variable for the quantitative approach is the diffusion of eLearning practice in the Universities. The independent variables are the perceived characteristics of eLearning system by students and the factors that characterize students’ adoption of eLearning systems in Universities. The study found out that perceived security had the highest effect on eLearning diffusion among the students in the three Universities.
Sex with the Other: Anxieties and Representations of Gender in Europe during the Refugee Crisis
Authors: Libera Marta Della
Published: January 2017

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks witnessed in Paris in November 2015, a radicalisation of the tensions in the matter of asylum seekers and integration has re-emerged. This same anxiety has risen with renewed force just a few weeks later, when newspapers reported that an unspecified number of men of Middle Eastern and North African appearance sexually assaulted a thousand women during the New Year’s Eve festivity in Cologne, in what has been eventually described as a mass sex attack. This case has unfolded a new aspect of this particular tension. A general mood of hysteria with reference to a homogeneous and unified Islamic culture, considered incapable of respecting women, has suddenly risen again. Just like Muslim women have suffered for centuries from the male domination in their countries, it has been said, now it was the freedom of the European ones to appear at stake. In this context, the female body has been used as a battleground for claims of modernity, civilisation and power over the Middle Eastern menace in a variety of ways. The present essay provides an account of the use of gender stereotypes and dynamics in the context of recent migration to Europe. It shows how women’s bodies are placed in post-colonial political and racial discourses, considering the media as pivotal actors in the construction of a vicious cycle in which the discourse on the female honour gives legitimacy to a growing closure in the dialogue about and with the other.
BEA MASUK IMPOR TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM DAN UU NOMOR 17 TAHUN 2006 TENTANG PERUBAHAN ATAS UU NOMOR 10 TAHUN 1995 TENTANG KEPABEANAN
Authors: Bachtiar Moch Yusuf
Published: January 2017

Import duty is one kind of new charges and under the authority of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and has a very large share of both the income and state revenues from the domestic industry protection against attacks from abroad industry. Basic Law of Import Duty is under Article 12 of Law no. 10, 1995 On Customs which then made changes as stipulated in Law no. 17 of 2006 on the Amendment Law. 10, 1995 On Customs. In Civilization and Islamic Khazanah itself besides Zakat, Kharaj and Jizya as a form of tax on the community there is also some kind of import duty that begins with a varied amount kaafir Harbi to levy 1/10, dhimmi 2/10, and Muslim 4/10. However occurred Pros and Cons imposition of import duty on Muslims. The focus of research is on the Import Duties Law Indonesia terms of Islamic law. This research aimed to find out whether the determination of levies import duties today in accordance with the policy of the caliphate. If the same is made the same and what is different if what makes it different. This research uses the research literature by using the approach of laws and concepts and approaches using content analysis. This study concluded that the determination of levies import duty on Indonesia is in accordance with the concept of 'usyr in Islamic law and that makes it different is the use religon Islamic caliphate state while using the Indonesian nation-state.

Bea masuk import merupakan salah satu jenis pungutan yang ada dan di bawah kewenangan Direktorat Jenderal bead an cukai dan mempunyai andil yang sangat besar, baik terhadap pemasukan pendapatan Negara maupun perlindungan terhadap industry negeri dari serangan industry dari luar negeri. Dasar hukum pungutan bea masuk impor diatur dalam pasal 12 UU No 10 tahun 1995 tentang kepabeanan yang kemudian dilakukan perubahan sebagaimana yang diatur dalam UU No 17 tahun 2006 tentang perubahan UU No 10 tahun 1995 tentang kepabeanan. Penelitian ini focus pada hukum bea masuk impor di Indonesia ditinjau dari segi hukum islam. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui apakah penetapan pungutan bea masuk import saat ini juga sesuai dengan kebijakan pada masa kekhalifahan, jika sama apa kesamaannya dan jika berbeda apa perbedaannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kepustakaan dengan menggunakan penggunaan Undang-undang dan pendekatan konsep dan menggunakan analisa konten. Kesimpulannya adalah bahwa penetapan adanya pungutan bea masuk impor di Indonesia adalah sesuai dengan konsep ‘usyr dalam hukum Islam menggunakan religion state, sedangkan Indonesia menggunakan natin state.
Analisis Terhadap Perubahan Ketentuan Pengupahan di Indonesia Melalui Teori Maslahah Mursalah
Authors: Adawiyah Robiatul
Published: January 2017

Th problem of PP No. 78 year 2015 that causes the action unions which regard that PP is more side to entrepreneur and has been contradictory with labour law. To answer that problem is know the fee changes based on the PP No. 78 year 2015 if reviewed based on principle of the labour law and perspective of Maslahah Mursalah theory to see it. Ths research uses the research method yuridis normative. Th result is fee changes based on the PP No. 78 year 2015 is section 43 article (5) about component of observation KHL that is done every 5 years which before in PP No. 8 year 1981 is done every 1 year. Maslahah Mursalah Ath-Thf theory see that it is to welfare between workers, entrepreneur, and government. Concluding is provision fee in PP No. 78 year 2015 not contradict with the principle of the labour law and Maslahah Mursalah Ath-Thufi theory see that it as the frm of general welfare.

Permasalahan dalam PP No. 78 Tahun 2015 disebabkan aksi serikat kerja yang merasa PP berpihak pada pengusaha dan bertentangan dengan UU Ketenagakerjaan. Untuk menjawab masalah tersebut, harus diketahui perubahan ketentuan pengupahan dalam PP berdasarkan prinsip hukum ketenagakerjaan, serta menganalisanya berdasarkan perspektif Maslahah Mursalah Ath-Thfi Hasilnya adalah, perubahan ketentuan dalam PP ialah pasal 43 ayat (5) tentang KHL yang ditinjau 5 tahun sekali, yang dalam PP No. 8 Tahun 1981 diatur 1 tahun sekali. Maslahah Mursalah Ath-Thf menganggap perubahan tersebut sebagai wujud kemaslahatan pekerja, pengusaha dan pemerintah. Hasil akhir adalah bahwa perubahan dalam PP baru tidak bertentangan dengan prinsip hukum ketenagakerjaan yang semata-mata bertujuan untuk kemaslahatan umum.
Implementasi Perlindungan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja Bagi Pekerja Proyek Konstruksi di CV. Mupakat Jaya Teknik
Authors: Rofih Nur
Published: January 2017

This research discusses about how the work safety and health protection against implementation of the construction project worker CV. Mupakat Jaya Engineering reviewed law No. 13 year 2003. And knowing how the work safety and health protection mursalah mashlahah perspective. The pertained to the research in empirical juridical research types. Data collected through interview techniques and documentation. Methods of data analysis methods of analysis used was diskriptif. The results showed that CV. Mupakat Jaya Teknik in carrying out K3 insufficient protection. Even though it has made the protection of K3 with the availability of protective tools themselves, the fact that many workers are still reluctant to wear it. In addition, the company has not implemented the K3 management system, which is obliged to apply to companies that have a high potential for danger. The work safety and health protection in mashlahah mursalah is highly recommended, since it is a form of self-protection from exposed to damages (work accident). In addition, the protection is very important because for the benefit for workers.

Penelitian ini mendiskusikan tentang bagaimana pelaksanaan perlindungan K3 terhadap pekerja proyek konstruksi oleh CV. Mupakat Jaya Teknik ditinjau UU No.13 Tahun 2003. Dan mengetahui bagaimana perlindungan K3 perspektif mashlahah mursalah.Penelitian ini tergolong ke dalam jenis penelitian yuridis empiris. Data dikumpulkan melalui teknik wawancara dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode analisis diskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CV. Mupakat Jaya Teknik dalam melaksanakan perlindungan K3 kurang maksimal. Meski sudah melakukan upaya perlindungan K3 dengan disediakannya alat pelindung diri, kenyataannya masih banyak pekerja yang enggan memakainya. Selain itu, perusahaan ini belum menerapkan SMK3, yang sifatnya wajib untuk diterapkan pada perusahaan yang memiliki potensi bahaya tinggi. Perlindungan K3 dalam mashlahah mursalah sangat dianjurkan, karena merupakan bentuk perlindungan diri dari terkena kerusakan (kecelakaan kerja). Selain itu, perlindungan tersebut sangat penting karena untuk kemaslahatan bagi pekerja.
Utilization of Sludge from Sidoarjo for Synthesis of Microball Photocatalist of Fe2O3 zeolit-chitosan as Fermented Soybean Waste-Degrading Agent
Authors: Putri Erlaningtias Hutami Ardana , Ratnasari Dwi Fungky , Harumsari Anugerah Dewi , Lestari Vivid Ayu , Wardhani Sri
Published: February 2017

The sludge from sidoarjo have high Fe2O3 content of about 62,19%. This content have potential to prepare as photocatalyst for degraded fermented soybean waste by support sunlight. Synthesis of Fe2O3 zeolit-chitosan photocatalyst was carried out by impregnation into zeolite. Adding chitosan into the mixture of Fe2O3 zeolite then cast to be granules. Characterization of photocatalyst obtained using spectrophotometer IR, XRD, and DRS. Microball photocatalyst of Fe2O3 zeolit-chitosan with variation of pH 4, 6, and 8 then were done test of degradation performance by sunlight during 4 hours. As the result, the optimum pH of photocatalyast via COD test is pH 8. The higher base of photocatalyst, decreasing of degradation is higher.Keywords: degradation, Fe2O3, fermented soybean waste, sludge.
Noni Speaks up by H. Hartt-Sussman
Authors: Tan Maria
Published: January 2017

Hartt-Sussman, Heather. Noni speaks up. Tundra Books, 2016.Nominated for the Ontario Library Association’s Blue Spruce Award, Noni speaks up is the third book in the Noni series by Toronto-based children’s picture book author, Heather Hartt-Sussman, and acclaimed illustrator Geneviève Côté.When Noni sees Hector being bullied by other kids at school, and is encouraged by her friends to join in, she is unable to speak up; Noni is paralyzed by fear of making enemies if she stands up for her schoolmate. Noni feels bad for not defending Hector, but is uncertain about what to do.During a restless night, she worries about what might happen if she doesn’t take her friends’ side. She considers the things Hector is being bullied about. As Noni reflects on her relationships with her friends, she notices that they sometimes say and do things to her that are hurtful.When Noni goes to school the next day, she sees Hector being bullied again and experiences the same fear and inability to speak. But when her friend laughs at Hector’s misfortune, Noni has had enough and screws up the courage to defend Hector. Speaking out stops her friend laughing, and Noni and a grateful Hector actively ignore the bully’s taunting, demonstrating another strategy for dealing with bullying.Noni speaks up presents a realistic scenario and provides accurate, helpful information for dealing with bullying, in an empathic and reassuring manner. Young readers will relate to the events in the story, and the Noni models positive behaviour that children experiencing a similar issue could put into practice. This book meets the Juvenile Health Fiction Checklist criteria (described in the October 2014 issue of the Deakin Review).Readers who enjoy Noni speaks up can re-connect with Noni in Hartt-Sussman’s other books, Noni is nervous and Noni says no.Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReviewer: Maria TanMaria is a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta and a former editorial team member of the Deakin Review. She is the co-author, with Sandy Campbell, of the Children’s Health Fiction Checklist, described in the October 2014 Special Issue of the Deakin Review (Vol. 4, No. 2) https://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/deakinreview/article/view/23321.
The Pear Violin by B. Zhao
Authors: Borle Sean
Published: January 2017

Zhao, Bingbo. The Pear Violin, illustrated by Gumi. Starfish Bay Children’s Books, 2016.Bingbo Zhao, who publishes under his first name, Bingbo, has published more than 370 children’s books and won more than 50 awards.  The Pear Violin is an imaginative picture book which starts from the idea that pears and violins are shaped alike. In Bingbo’s fantasy world, a squirrel cuts a pear in half, uses a twig and some of his whiskers to make a bow, and begins playing.  In this world foxes, elephants, bears, lions and a variety of other animals all inhabit the same forest.  The music of the violin is so powerful that it can make the fox stop chasing the chicken and the lion “let the rabbit lie in his arms, so that the rabbit would feel warmer when listening to the music.”  The music also has the power to make a small pear seed grow quickly into a tree and grow many pears.  All the animals make the pears into cellos, violins and violas and all play beautiful music together. Throughout the book Gumi (no last name given) illustrates the motion and emotion of the animals.  The animals’ faces show curiosity when the seed starts to grow and excitement when they play together in the concert. A suspension of disbelief is required for the enjoyment of this book.  Some children will ask, “Why don’t the pears rot?” and “Why are bears and elephants in the same forest?”   However, for most, it will just be a fun book which carries the message that music brings people together.  This book would be good for public libraries and school libraries.Recommended: 3 stars out of 4Reviewer:  Sean BorleSean Borle is a University of Alberta undergraduate student who is an advocate for child health and safety
Sea Change by F. Viva
Authors: Flanders Tammy
Published: January 2017

Viva, Frank. Sea Change. Toon Books, 2016.What kid ever wants to be shipped off to some old relative’s place for the summer? Well, if you read any juvenile literature the answer is, of course, almost none.  And Eliot is no exception.At first glance, Point Aconi, Nova Scotia does seem an unlikely place to have the ‘great time’ that Eliot’s mother claims he’ll have. There’s the offhanded old great-uncle and his mangy old dog, a rag-tag bunch of kids, some who have issues, the very unappealing food (tongue and onions or pickled pigs feet) and having to work on a fishing boat, all of which seem like a nightmare come to life.But, as in most of these kinds of novels, Eliot comes to love and appreciate the unique locale, care about the quirky kids who live there, and adapt to local ways. His growing maturity is evident when he takes on a local bully and helps him get a job.  He also figures out the best way to help his new best friend, Beth, who is being physically abused by her father.Despite the predictability of some of the storylines, the strengths of the story are found in the strong sense of place and the various characters who live there. Viva is an author, illustrator and designer with several picture books to his credit and certainly, the quality of the book’s production is high with many artsy, retro-style illustrations and text formatting that is reminiscent of concrete poetry. The text flows and bends to highlight Eliot’s thoughts and observations, making the book all that more interesting.This short illustrated novel should find an audience with middle grade readers who like stories with interesting characters. The Canadian context makes this attractive for classroom use, too.Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReview: Tammy FlandersTammy is the Reference Coordinator in the Doucette Library of Teaching Resources at the University of Calgary. She also reviews juvenile resources with an eye to classroom use in her blog, Apples with Many Seeds.
Simone in Australia by A. Cheng
Authors: Pow Virginia
Published: January 2017

Cheng, Ardis. Simone in Australia.  Paper Bear, 2016.Once in a while you find a book that your children will not stop asking you to read to them. Meet Simone in Australia.  This delightfully illustrated book by Ardis Cheng, a local Calgarian author currently residing in Melbourne Australia - leaves nothing out. On each of the pages of Simone’s adventure with Jack, there is a new visual delight.  The story takes us through the different flora and fauna of the Australian region Jack calls home; we meet spiders in Jack's house, adventure down to the beach and enjoy the tiny fairy penguins.  The illustrations of animals of Australia including the kookaburra, echidna and wombat are a favorite page in our house.  Simone, is a delightful young girl who is visiting her friend Jack. Throughout story Jack and Simone are given the challenge of explaining similarities and differences between Jack’s home and Simone’s.  The book does an amazing job of highlighting what travel is for.  To learn about new places and people.  Often in the story, Simone will mention what she used to and while Jack teaching her about his home.  This contrast is done very well, and makes sure to never state one is better -- just that they are different. Simone in Australia is also lovely way of explaining travel to children in a manner that allows them to understand how new and different can also be exciting, challenging and fun to share with a friend.  This is a beautifully illustrated book that is great to read to children and children just starting to read themselves. It would be great addition to any personal or elementary school library.Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Virginia PowVirginia is a Public Services Librarian at the Humanities and Social Science Library at the University of Alberta.  When not reading to children, she enjoys being outdoors, running and stand up paddle boarding.
The Cranky Ballerina by E. Gravel
Authors: Gil Stephanie
Published: January 2017

Gravel, Elise. The Cranky Ballerina.  Katherine Tegen Books-Harper Collins Publishers, 2016.Ada is a cranky ballerina – she doesn’t like ballet! This picture book is written to encourage children to use their abilities in activities they enjoy, even though they may feel upset about not being good at activities in which their parents have enrolled them. The illustrations are attractive with many bright colors and details included, such as funny items or posters. Although they are not related to the dialogue or plot, children will enjoy spotting these fun details. The words change in size, color, font, and shape. This adds interest and accentuates the characters’ emotions. Because children aged 4 to 8, the intended audience, may have been enrolled by their parents in extra-curricular activities that they did not enjoy, they may be able to relate to this story. Not only does this story encourage children to refocus their negative emotions into finding activities they enjoy, but it can also be encouraging for parents. It can help parents to identify activities that will use a child’s apparent weaknesses as strengths and, in turn, improve the child’s mood. Other adults, such as teachers and instructors, will be reminded that every child has different strengths and abilities and that problems that they observe may be arising due to incompatible environments and activities.The characters portrayed as the ballet teacher and karate teacher are examples of patient and encouraging adults. The ballet teacher repeatedly tries to help Ada learn ballet, and the karate teacher compliments Ada on her spins and kicks. The ballet terms used, such as “plié”, “jetés”, and “arabesques”, would likely only be understood by children who have had ballet classes. Simple vocabulary, such as “spins” or “jumps” could have been used to make it easier to understand for children without prior knowledge in ballet. Overall, though, this picture book can be a good resource for teachers or parents and would be an interesting and a fun read for children. It should be available in school and public libraries.Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Stephanie GilStephanie Gil is a University of Alberta student of linguistics who enjoys working with children and new immigrants. She spent a year teaching English as a Second Language in Japan to kindergarten and junior high school students.
A Tattle-tell Tale: A story about getting help by K. Cole
Authors: Gil Stephanie
Published: January 2017

Cole, Kathryn. A Tattle-tell Tale: A story about getting help. Second Story Press, 2016.This picture book is designed to help kids understand that asking for help from adults does not make them tattlers. The bright colours used make the book attractive to children. There are good visual examples of what bullying might look like in an elementary school setting. These could be used by teachers to spark conversations about bullying. Teachers could ask children questions such as, “How do you think this boy is feeling?” or “How would you feel if someone was doing this to you?” in order to make them more empathetic towards their peers in those situations. The principal in the story also explains that “[w]hen we tattle, we’re trying to get someone into trouble, [b]ut we tell so we can get help.” He makes the distinction between tattling and telling to get help clear and easy to understand. While this is a Canadian publication, there is an unrealistic representation of the multicultural Canadian population. We only see Caucasian and Black characters in the school, which might make it most useful in an area with a high population of Black people. However, Canadian children of East Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Indigenous or Hispanic extraction will not see themselves represented in this book. The story also renders a simplistic view of bullying situations and solutions to them. In real life, bullying situations are very complex and the problem is seldom completely solved by a student telling an adult who then intervenes only once. Much more time and numerous interventions are usually required. In addition, the situation in the book seems to have gone on too long and escalated too far without supervising teachers realizing what was happening and intervening. Still, this book could be a useful resource for teachers or parents, and it should be available in school and public libraries.Recommended: 3 stars out of 4Reviewer: Stephanie GilStephanie Gil is a University of Alberta student of linguistics who enjoys working with children and new immigrants. She spent a year teaching English as a Second Language in Japan to kindergarten and junior high school students.Shelagh K. Genuis is an Alberta Innovates–Health Solutions Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. Although an avid reader of biography, she has never stopped reading children’s fiction. <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priori
The Wolf’s Boy by S. Williams Beckhorn
Authors: Marshall Kyle
Published: January 2017

Williams Beckhorn, Susan. The Wolf’s Boy. Disney-Hyperion, 2016.Shortly after he is born, Kai’s parents discover his clubfoot and decide to abandon him to a pack of nearby wolves. Rather than become a meal for the wolves, they care for him until his mother comes to reclaim him to a human upbringing. Yet still, Kai’s childhood in the human village is not exactly easy for someone whose foot is considered to have made him tabat (cursed). He is dogged by taunts from his peers, who call him “Wolfboy”, and reproaches from his father, who is quietly ashamed of his son’s perceived limitations. Banned from taking part in hunting, Kai toils doing children’s work and harbours a secret artistic streak. His loneliness is eventually placated when he adopts a local wolf club (Uff) but, eventually, their existence in the village becomes untenable and Kai sets out with Uff on a dangerous adventure of self-discovery. Along the way, they learn to hunt, meet a giant Ice Man and develop a friendship that is believed to be impossible between humans and wolves.The Wolf’s Boy is Beckhorn’s second foray into prehistoric children’s fiction, following her 2006 novel Wind Rider. Here, she fashions a fairly complex story for young readers, with liberal usage of the villagers’ fictitious language that is seemingly unsupported with definitions (until the reader stumbles across the book’s glossary of term definitions). These challenges, however, will reward advanced readers looking to hone their reading skills on more advanced prose. Beckhorn quickly departs from The Wolf Boy’s familiar Jungle Book beginnings to establish the novel as a memorable work in its own right, and she uses beautiful, descriptive language to tackle bullying, promote body diversity and even explore the ancient beginnings of humans’ fears of “otherness”.Given Beckhorn’s success at using a prehistoric setting to illustrate the depth and genesis of human relationships with animals, it’s almost surprising that authors have not mined this territory consistently before. With certain appeal for children interested in prehistory, dogs and survival stories, The Wolf’s Boy will reward strong readers.Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReviewer: Kyle MarshallReviewer biography: Kyle Marshall is the Planning, Assessment & Research Analyst for Edmonton Public Library. He graduated with his MLIS from the University of Alberta in June 2015, and is passionate about diversity in children's and youth literature.
One Bear Extraordinaire by J. McGowan
Authors: Borle Sean
Published: January 2017

McGowan, Jayme. One Bear Extraordinaire.  Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.This picture book is a story about a bear who begins the tale as a “one man band”, playing a guitar, drum, cymbals, harmonica and tambourine.   Although legendary in the forest, he feels that, “something is missing”, so he sets out to find it.  As he journeys, other animals join him, but none of them fill the void.  Eventually the group encounters Wolf Pup, who wants to join but has no instrument.  Bear offers him several of his instruments, but he just chews them.  Finally, Wolf Pup howls at the moon and Bear realizes that what his song needed was a singer.  In the end Bear just has his guitar left, but he has four other band members and their tune “sounded just right.” There are two music messages in this book.  First, being a solo performer is fine, but making music with others is fine, too.  The second message is that everyone has something to contribute, if they are just given a chance. McGowan’s technique for creating pictures is unusual.  She builds up layers of paper, and then photographs the image.  Children will enjoy identifying objects and creatures in the brightly coloured pictures.  This is a good book and should be included in public libraries and school libraries.Recommended:  3 stars out of 4Reviewer:  Sean BorleSean Borle is a University of Alberta undergraduate student who is an advocate for child health and safety.
The Darkest Dark by C. Hadfield & K. Fillion
Authors: Pearce Hanne
Published: January 2017

Hadfield, C., & K. Fillion (2016). The Darkest Dark, illustrated by T. Fan and E. Fan. Tundra Books, 2016.The Darkest Dark takes us into the adventures of young Chris the astronaut. Together with his dog Albert, Chris is busy exploring Mars and saving the planet from aliens. Chris is so busy being an astronaut that he even has trouble sleeping at night, when the dark corners of his bedroom reveal aliens and monsters of all kinds. Chris’ parents are a bit dismayed that Chris cannot sleep in his own bed and they try a number of tricks to teach Chris that his bedroom is perfectly safe from aliens. Then on a July evening Chris and his family go to the neighbours to watch the most spectacular event: men landing on the moon. Witnessing this modern miracle Chris is so inspired that he finds himself changed, and no longer afraid of the dark. This touching story is based on the childhood of astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space. Hadfield and Kate Fillion have captured a story that is simple in many respects, however singularly inspiring, as it shows how Chris grows to overcome his fears and to realize his dreams. The graphite illustrations by Terry and Eric Fan are remarkably rich in detail. The subtle colours and contrasting dark tones bring a young child’s imagination to life. The imagery of the Hadfield cabin on Stag Island at times seems so real you can almost hear the water lapping and the crickets in the distance. This would be an excellent book for young children between the ages of 4-12, especially those interested in space or experiencing fear of the dark. Parents can appreciate the lovely illustrations as well as the historical photos and factual information at the end of the book.Reviewer: Hanne PearceHighly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsHanne Pearce has worked at the University of Alberta Libraries since 2004. She has continuing interests in writing, photography and graphic design. She is currently working towards completing a Masters in Communications and Technology.
Saila & Betty by C. Rooney
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: January 2017

Rooney, Christina. Saila & Betty, illustrated by Ali Hinch. Inhabit Education, 2016.Inhabit Education has launched a series of text levelled readers, called the Nunavummi Reading Series.  Saila and Betty has been levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient Level: I, which makes it appropriate for upper level Grade 1.   It is a picture book with two to three sentences per page including simple dialog.  The sentences get progressively more difficult through the book.  Ali Hinch’s comic-like artwork is black-line with bright colours for infill.  The animals all show animation and emotions.   While this is primarily a reading text, it contains a wellness message, as well.  The story is a simple one about birds, who fly very well and seals, who swim very well discovering that while their strengths are different, and they are not very good at each other’s strengths at all, they can still be friends and have fun together. It is great to see curriculum materials being developed with Arctic themes.  These will be very valuable learning tools in Arctic classrooms and as supplementary reading materials in southern classrooms.  Highly recommended for elementary school libraries and public libraries. Highly Recommended:  4 stars out of 4Reviewer:  Sandy CampbellSandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines.  Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
The Riddlemaster by K. Crossley-Holland
Authors: Leung Colette
Published: January 2017

Crossley-Holland, Kevin. The Riddlemaster. Tradewind Books, 2015.The Riddlemaster is a picture book aimed at children between the ages of four and seven, although the story may interest readers of multiple ages. It tells the story of three children: Anouk, Ben, and Cara. Together, these friends seek to cross a harbour to a special island full of treasure. The children are offered passage on a boat with the mysterious old man known as the Riddlemaster, and many terrifying island creatures. Anouk, Ben, and Cara must answer seven riddles the Riddlemaster and island creatures ask them during the voyage, or be eaten alive. If they succeed, however, they will meet the rest of the islanders, who are well-beloved literary characters from around the world.The riddles within the story are generally drawn from classic mythology, and may be difficult to guess for young children. The story is told in approachable and masterful language, however, and is well-paced. The watercolour illustrations in the book match the text well, and add a layer of diversity, especially among the children, who come across as distinct in personality and culture. The setting is haunting, and reminiscent of coastal medieval European towns.The Riddlemaster presents a different story for children, with a lot of charm. It strongly celebrates literature and mythology, although some references may not be understood by younger children. The Riddlemaster is a rich read for families that naturally leads to new thoughts, questions, and conversations. It also serves as a good jumping board for further myths, legends, and literature.Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReviewer: Colette LeungColette Leung is a graduate student at the University of Alberta, working in the fields of Library and Information science and Humanities Computing who loves reading, cats, and tea. Her research interests focus around how digital tools can be used to explore fields such as literature, language, and history in new and innovative ways.
Fishing with Grandma by S. Avingaq & M. Vsetula
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: January 2017

Fishing with Grandma is another lovely book from Nunavut’s Inhabit Media.  There are pictures on every page.  The overprinted text is a story that describes Inuit ice-fishing practices.  Through the dialog between a grandmother and her two grandchildren, we learn details of how to cut holes in the ice, what kinds of lures to use, how far down to drop the line and how to bop a fish on the head to kill it.  One of the most important teachings from this book comes at the end, when the children and their grandmother have caught far more Arctic Char than their family needs. On their way home they distribute the fish to people who cannot get out to go fishing. The images tell as much of the story as the text.  They are fun and show us small details that are authentic to the environment.  The family rides an ATV to the lake while the sled dogs watch, the ATV has a polar bear shaped license plate and when the family gets hot from chipping the ice, they take off their parkas and lay them on the ice.  Through the story and the images, we not only learn how to fish, but we also vicariously experience the environment:  “I would look up from my fishing hole and listen to the sound of the lake.  Ravens flew by, calling “kak, kak. I could also hear Skidoos and ATVs in the distance….”While a valuable contribution documenting ice fishing at a child’s level, the reading level is too high for the intended audience, so for younger children, an adult reader will be required.  Overall an excellent book both in terms of content and appeal.  Highly recommended for school and public libraries.Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4 Reviewer:  Sandy Campbell    Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines.  Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
When Santa Was a Baby by L. Bailey
Authors: Aitken Leslie
Published: January 2017

Bailey, Linda.  When Santa Was a Baby, illustrated by Geneviève Godbout.  Tundra Books, 2015.Linda Bailey draws heavily on Clement C. Moore’s  The Night Before Christmas in creating this portrait of the child Santa Claus.  As an infant, his dimples are “merry;” his nose, “Like a cherry.” His baby voice booms “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and his preferred color is red.  As a young child, he hitches eight baby hamsters to a matchbox sled and begins to name his chargers: “ Dasher…Dancer…Comet…Vixen.” By the time he develops an interest in chimneys, and sullies his clothing with ashes and soot, we are beginning to feel that the literary allusions are a bit forced. To be fair, young readers and listeners who have heard the recitation of Moore’s classic not nearly so often as has this reviewer might find the allusions quite provocative and amusing.Bailey does attempt to convey the spirit of St. Nicholas, the legendary fourth-century Bishop of Myra, with whom, we believe, many stories of generous and anonymous gift giving began.  We know that over the course of the centuries, the idea of a gift-giving saint gave rise to such figures as “Sinterklaas” in the Netherlands, “Father Christmas” in the British Isles, and “Santa Claus” in North America.  Bailey’s assertion that the young Santa was a child who gave his presents away is certainly in keeping with the spirit of the original saint.  Her suggestion, however, that he preferred frigid surroundings, hence, settled at the North Pole, does not square so easily with what we know of a bishop who lived on a Mediterranean shore where the legends of his charitable acts arose.  None-the-less, if Moore could use artistic license in his vision of Santa Claus, so can Bailey.The illustrations of Geneviève Godbout are a lively accompaniment to this tale.  Godbout’s experience as a film animator are evident in her ability to produce facial expressions with strong, simple lines, good color contrast between background and foreground figures, and excellent focal points even in fairly detailed illustrations.  These features make her work a good choice for use in classroom or library story hours.In sum, the storyline of When Santa Was a Baby is very dependent upon The Night Before Christmas and would succeed best with (and seem most humorous to) children who are familiar with that classic verse.   Fortunately, the many reprintings, picture book interpretations and performances of Moore’s work are widely available. Teachers, parents and librarians should have no trouble laying the groundwork for an appreciation of Bailey’s picture book.Reviewer:  Leslie AitkenRecommended: 3 out of 4 starsLeslie Aitken’s long career in librarianship included selection of children’s literature for school, public, special and academic libraries.
Akilak’s Adventure by D. Kigjugalik Webster
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: January 2017

Kigjugalik Webster, Deborah.  Akilak’s Adventure.  Inhabit Media, 2016.This is a first children’s book from Deborah Kigjugalik Webster, who grew up in Baker Lake, Nunavut.  It is a story of a little Inuit girl navigating the tundra by herself to reach her uncle’s camp.  As the child walks, she is joined by a caribou, who mysteriously knows her grandmother’s saying, “Your destination did not run away, you will reach it soon.”  The conversation between the two is about people changing into animals, but Akilak in the end decides to remain a person.   The story is deceptively simple.  On the surface, children will understand it as a little girl’s adventure.  However, it encompasses several important aspects of Inuit culture:  the relationship between grandparent and child, the importance of extended family support, the prominence of animals and the stories of people taking the shape of animals, the distance of travel across the tundra and the related concept of taulittuq or the sense of moving but not getting closer to your destination.Charlene Chua’s artwork is charming. Each two pages are an image with text overprinted on one page, often shaped to fit around parts of the image.  The images are simple and cartoon-like, but good representations of the tundra and its creatures.  While this is mainly a picture book with an intended audience of children ages 5 to 7, the reading level is upper elementary, so younger children will definitely need an adult to read it to them.Akilak’s Adventure would be an excellent addition to public libraries and elementary school libraries.Highly Recommended:  4 stars out of 4Reviewer:  Sandy CampbellSandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines.  Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
Audrey (cow) by D. Bar-el
Authors: Aitken Leslie
Published: January 2017

ar-el, Dan.  Audrey (cow), illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss. Tundra Books, 2014.In an amazing series of first person accounts, Dan Bar-el details the escape of a Charolais cow, Audrey, from her apparent destiny: the abattoir.  Both her ordeal and her survival   involve a huge cast of characters, some loving, some nasty, some honorable, some mercenary, some clever, some daft.  Those most instrumental in Audrey’s salvation include Eddie, her devoted dog friend; Buster, a brilliant but introverted pig; Boris an outcast but ingenious skunk; and Fay, a warm hearted but political wily animal rights activist.  Those at best indifferent to her existence (and, at worst, complicit in plotting her death) include Kasey the cattle truck driver, and Claudette, the cougar.   There are, however, countless others who detail their role in Audrey’s harrowing adventure.  Each role, in its own way, is significant in the course of events.  The brilliance of Bar-el’s storytelling is that he gives every character a unique and engaging voice; in fact, the tale just begs to be dramatized or animated. Tatjana Mai-Wyss’s black and white drawings appeal to the eye, mind and heart.  Some provide a necessary explanation for the reader.  In particular, the drawing of the latch mechanism (p. 71) that Audrey must unhook to flee from the truck makes plausible the cow’s escape.Most independent readers (grades three to six) could handle the text and would find the story both emotionally engaging and exciting.  It is, in fact, so suspenseful (and Audrey’s possible plight so horrifying) that a sensitive child might need reassurance that the final outcome is a happy one.  Reading the story aloud to younger children could prove a challenge; without the visual clue of the speakers’ names (entered as subheadings)little listeners could lose their way in the multiplicity of first person accounts.  However, if you are a storyteller who excels at “doing voices,” this book is for you; hesitate not to share it with the very young.  Finally, a trigger warning: this book could lead to youthful declarations of vegetarianism!Reviewer:  Leslie AitkenHighly recommended:  4 stars out of 4Leslie Aitken’s long career in librarianship included selection of children’s literature for school, public, special, and academic libraries.  She is a former Curriculum Librarian at the University of Alberta.
Happy New Year!
Authors: Desmarais Robert
Published: January 2017

Dear Readers,Our winter issue features many excellent book reviews that cover a fascinating range of subjects and experiences, such as: crossing a harbour to an extraordinary island full of treasure (The Riddlemaster), examining issues such as poverty, racism, addiction, and healing (Dreaming in Indian); and exploring the delightful flora and fauna of Australia (Simone in Australia). There are many more books to choose from and we hope you enjoy the variety.We also take great pleasure announcing that our new issue has book reviews from the recently updated Children’s Health Fiction Titles List, including: Fishing with Grandma, Mon ami Claire, Noni Speaks Up, Saila and Betty, and Tattle-tell. The update includes titles from 2014 to 2016 and we encourage readers to have a look at the full list, A Selective Collection of Children’s Health Fiction 2014 – 2016, in the University of Alberta’s Education and Research Archive (ERA).The Children’s Health Fiction list was created to help libraries and parents looking for high quality stories that help children to better understand and cope with health issues in their lives. Information about the project, a link to the original titles list, and guidance for selecting children’s fictional works on health-related topics, was published in the October 2014 Special Issue of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature (Vol. 4, No. 2).On a final note in the way of announcements, we are delighted to offer a peer-reviewed article that “describes why and how the University of Alberta Libraries built a Spanish language children’s literature collection.” You will find it under the “Articles” heading of the Table of Contents. All of us at the Deakin Review wish you a peaceful and happy winter season filled with good books and many visits to the library.Best wishes,Robert Desmarais, Managing Editor (with thanks to Sandy Campbell & Maria Tan for an update on the Children’s Health Fiction Titles List)