Background
Linda Bailey was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on March 3, 1948.
Linda Bailey
At elementary level Linda Bailey studied at Prince Edward School.
Linda Baileyn attended River East Collegiate, which is a high school.
Linda Bailey graduated from today's Red River College previously known as Red River Community College.
After she returned from her overseas work Linda Bailey entered the University of British Columbia where she achieved Bachelor of Arts degree.
Linda Bailey achieved Master of Education degree at the University of British Columbia.
At elementary level Linda Bailey studied at Prince Edward School.
Linda Baileyn attended River East Collegiate, which is a high school.
Linda Bailey graduated from today's Red River College previously known as Red River Community College.
After she returned from her overseas work Linda Bailey entered the University of British Columbia where she achieved Bachelor of Arts degree.
Linda Bailey achieved Master of Education degree at the University of British Columbia.
Linda Bailey's daughter Lia, flamenco dancer and freelance journalist
Linda Bailey's daughter Tess, Doctor of Biology
Bill Slavin illustrates Bailey's books.
(In a fast-paced mystery, Stevie Diamond, with the help of...)
In a fast-paced mystery, Stevie Diamond, with the help of her neighbor, Jesse, begins searching for clues around their neighborhood as they tried to find the thief who stole Stevie's mother's money from their kitchen table.
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1996
(Misha, Jesse Kulniki's sixteen-year old uncle, has been a...)
Misha, Jesse Kulniki's sixteen-year old uncle, has been accused of stealing carnivorous plants from the Carnivore Club that Misha recently had joined, and Jesse and Stevie Diamond must prove that he is innocent.
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1996
(Stevie and her partner, Jesse, go to a tree-planting camp...)
Stevie and her partner, Jesse, go to a tree-planting camp for the summer with hopes of finding exciting detective work, only to end up baby-sitting, but when the baby's house is ransacked, the mystery-solving duo eagerly begins the search for clues.
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1996
(While Stevie Diamond and Jesse Kulniki are being watched ...)
While Stevie Diamond and Jesse Kulniki are being watched by Gertie Wiggins, Gertie disappears, and it is up to Stevie and Jesse to find her and save themselves from summer camp.
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1996
(Stevie Diamond and her friend Jessie Kulniki combine Stev...)
Stevie Diamond and her friend Jessie Kulniki combine Stevie's job walking dogs with their efforts to apprehend the Prankster, who is responsible for a series of not-so-serious crimes around Vancouver
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1997
(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their pesky...)
Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their pesky little sister Libby - as they visit the Good Times Travel Agency for a trip unlike any other - to medieval times. The trio quickly discover that medieval life isn't all knights in shining armor and stately pageants. Things go from bad to worse when the castle they're in is attacked and flaming arrows and flying cows shower down on them. Kids will love the book's contemporary comic-book look with its zany illustrations, speech balloons and guidebook. Parents and teachers will love the well-researched story lines and solid factual information.
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2000
(This is the third volume in a gripping series of adventur...)
This is the third volume in a gripping series of adventure stories in which the intrepid Binkerton children grapple with a different period in history. In Adventures with the Vikings the Binkerton trio are transported back to Viking Scandinavia - as stowaways on a Viking longship. Josh gets dragged on a Viking raid, and then they all inadvertently end up as slaves - which is when they decide it really is time to come home! But this is not simply an entertaining narrative: the comic strip story provides a wealth of information about the period - thanks to the Good Times Travel Agency guide book, which accompanies the children on their adventure. Reproduced on every page, the guide book provides a running commentary on the time in history, providing the reader with all kinds of well-researched information about the social system, everyday way of life, boats, buildings, clothing and food of the time.
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2001
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2001
(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their littl...)
Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their little sister Libby - as they head to the Good Times Travel Agency hoping to visit the next Olympic Games, but end up in Ancient Greece instead! Adventures in Ancient Greece is an exciting mix of adventure and historical information about life in Greece in the fifth century BC. Kids will learn about the Greek gods, the birth of democracy, Greek home life - and much more. They'll love the book's contemporary comic-book look, while parents, teachers and librarians will admire the well-researched story line and solid factual information.
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2002
(Even an experienced detective like Stevie Diamond can mis...)
Even an experienced detective like Stevie Diamond can miss clues. All her life, a gigantic mystery was right there in her own family and she'd missed it, until now! How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark? is a page-turning mix of mystery and comedy sure to capture the imaginations and tickle the funny bones of young readers everywhere. A Stevie Diamond Mystery.
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2003
(In this Stevie Diamond Mystery, when the 13-year-old dete...)
In this Stevie Diamond Mystery, when the 13-year-old detective is given the opportunity to be an extra in a local film, she jumps at the chance. On set, Stevie and her detecting partner, Jesse, discover that a rash of accidents has the cast and crew believing the production is cursed. Now Stevie and Jesse have found themselves right in the middle of a mystery filled with lights, cameras - and lots of action!
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2003
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2003
(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their littl...)
Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their little sister Libby - as they return to the Good Times Travel Agency only to find themselves deep-frozen in the Ice Age! First they get lost - there are no road signs in the Ice Age (no roads, either). Then they're starved and shivering - Ice Age food is no picnic, and the only shelter is a cave. The Binkertons need to make some friends, fast. Even if they're mammoth, woolly ones ? Adventures in the Ice Age is an engaging mix of adventure and historical information about life in the last Ice Age. Did you know that Early Modern Humans looked like us? Or that Earth has been going through ice age cycles for millions of years? Find out about the world's first art gallery, Ice Age barbecues, music and more.
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2004
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2004
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2006
(Stanley's thrown his party - and braved his wild ride. No...)
Stanley's thrown his party - and braved his wild ride. Now Stanley and his pals embark on an adventure that makes sea?dogs of them all! It's picnic time in the park - but not for Stanley. He knows he's not supposed to beg, but his people are always eating. And Stanley is always hungry! After he's told to "get," Stanley wanders down by the river where he runs into Alice, Nutsy and Gassy Jack. Soon their keen noses lead them to a delicious treat on a small boat with no people in sight. When the boat's mooring comes loose, they float away with the current down the river, under a bridge and then out to sea! It's a scary new world where the sky stretches in every direction and big waves crash. The dogs know that when you're Outside, sooner or later you always come to a fence. When suddenly through the mist they see what looks like a very tall fence, they know they've come to the End of Outside! But what kind of fence is this?
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2008
(Stanley's home life goes awry when he suddenly finds hims...)
Stanley's home life goes awry when he suddenly finds himself with a new, feline sister. Making friends with this perplexing creature is not easy. Stanley's big, friendly sniff is met with an abrupt THWACK! from the cat's paw. ROWP! yelps Stanley. No fair! Even less fair is the way his people blame him for causing trouble when all he's trying to do is make friends! Is it Stanley's fault the cat doesn't understand dog talk? Given time and a bit of mutual understanding, can peace and purring reign in Stanley's house? Young readers familiar with the dog's eye view of Stanley and his world will rejoice at the addition of Fluffy the cat.
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2010
(Linda Bailey's story will thoroughly entertain pre-reader...)
Linda Bailey's story will thoroughly entertain pre-readers, as it hits the right notes of droll humor spiced with just enough suspense. The lively artwork by Colin Jack keeps the energy level high, and the scenes of the toadlets wreaking havoc on fox's kitchen while he is distracted - rolling in honey, pelting canned peas at each other, parachuting off the cabinet using bread slices - provide a funny visual subplot to the story that will keep youngsters involved. This book would provide a wonderful starting point for conversations about how sometimes the person who seems the strongest isn't the winner in the end, which could tie into a character education lesson on perseverance. It might also launch a discussion about trying new foods, after which the included recipe could be prepared as a classroom activity.
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2012
(If you happen to have a dinosaur, lying around your livin...)
If you happen to have a dinosaur, lying around your living room, and you don't know what to do with it why don't you use it as a can opener? It will make a terrific nutcracker too! There are oodles of uses for a dinosaur - from a fine umbrella to an excellent kite and a dandy pillow, not to mention a reliable burglar alarm and the perfect excuse to forget your homework. This delightfully absurd exploration of the domestic uses of dinosaurs - and the things dinos just aren't good for at all - is guaranteed to tickle funny bones and spark imaginations. If you read carefully, you'll learn how to make your dinosaur last a very long time.
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2014
(The topics that bestselling, award-winning author Linda B...)
The topics that bestselling, award-winning author Linda Bailey has chosen are pitch-perfect for young children, from bedtime and baths (none!) to pets and tree houses (lots!). And illustrator David Huyck's detailed, brightly hued artwork is full of energy, joy and humor that gets right to the heart of a child's view of the world. While this is a book that would happily be enjoyed from cover to cover, it's not hard to envision an enthralled child spending long stretches of time daydreaming about one particular scenario. In the classroom, this book would make an excellent springboard for art projects or creative writing assignments that explore children's own unique image of the perfect world. Particularly gratifying is the emphasis throughout on sharing all the good things brought to life in a world of a child's own making. This book is a truly exuberant celebration of childhood, play and imagination. It's sure to become a classic.
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2014
(Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wond...)
Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny - and two very proud parents.
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2015
(A shy boy comes to life and finds his voice when the ghos...)
A shy boy comes to life and finds his voice when the ghosts of seven dead pirates appear in his bedroom. A humorous, inspiring adventure with poignancy and depth, destined to become a middle-grade classic! Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then he discovers that it's already occupied - by the ghosts of seven dead pirates. Worse, the ghosts expect him to help them re-take their ship, now restored and on display in a local museum, so they can make their way to Libertalia, a legendary pirate utopia. The only problem is that this motley crew hasn't left the house in almost two hundred years and is terrified of going outside. As Lewis warily sets out to assist his new roommates - a raucous, unruly bunch who exhibit a strange delight in thrift-store fashions and a thirst for storybooks - he begins to open himself to the possibilities of friendship, passion and joie de vivre and finds the courage to speak up.
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2015
(Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in hi...)
Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in his neighborhood walk down his street and into their school, where they stayed until the afternoon. And every day he got more and more curious. ?What did the kids do in that school all day?? His dog friends at the park didn't know any more than he did. So they decided to find out, and together they made their way to the bottom of the stairs in front of the school. ?And that's when Stanley got an idea. A big idea. A bold idea! An idea so daring, it made his fur stand up. 'Why don't we go inside?' he said.? What could be more fun than four dogs running loose in an elementary school? Not much. Until they get caught, that is! Small children love stories about things in their world getting turned upside down, and this story delivers in a big way. This sixth book in the bestselling series from the multi-award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin will have children roaring with delight, as the dogs are shown in hilarious detail making their way through lunch boxes, chasing basketballs and upending instruments and paint jars before eventually getting marched out by the principal (the ?top dog? at the school). This book is a natural for a lively read-aloud, but it could also spark a discussion about seeing things from another's point of view, in this case a dog's.
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2015
(For fifty years the animals on Stolski's farm have played...)
For fifty years the animals on Stolski's farm have played their hearts out for the Stolski Cup - the dream of every hockey team all over the northland. And every year the Farm Team has lost to the nastiest, smelliest, snarlingest bunch of varmints ever to don skates - the Bush League Bandits.? As soon as the puck drops for this year's playoff game, the Bandits, playing as dirty as ever, take an early lead. A Bandit porcupine named Needles starts ramming Farm Team players, while the weasels slash and spear. But the Farm Team's goalie Big George blocks some tough shots, while Billy the goat and Vera the goose net three goals to tie things up. Then the Bandits bring in a bruiser of a substitute player so big and mean that these plucky underdogs could be in for a serious mauling. From the award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin and packed with on-ice action and laughs, this is the picture book hockey fans of every age have been waiting for.
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2016
(Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves t...)
Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny, heartwarming tale that fans of Flora & Ulysses and Charlotte’s Web will love. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson. Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and makes the dangerous trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to find her. After dodging running sneakers, falling books, and terrifying spiders, Eddie reaches the library, where he discovers Aunt Min stuck in a perilous situation! To top it all off, there’s a substitute librarian who aims to close the library for good and get rid of all the books! Encouraged by the brave deeds done by small creatures such as Stuart Little and Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web, Eddie comes up with a plan to save the library - a plan that requires all the courage one little bug can muster. A great read-aloud and read-alone, this action-packed short novel includes references to classic children’s literature throughout and is perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Lynne Rae Perkins’s Nuts to You. Featuring extensive black-and-white art from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.
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2017
(From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes...)
From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine. Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. For example, they marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky - and grasshoppers! - in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie - and a surprise for Carson!
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2017
(From the team who brought you If You Happen to Have a Din...)
From the team who brought you If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a laugh-out-loud early chapter book about befriending the monster under the bed. There's a monster under Leo's bed making a ruckus every night. When Leo needs to go to the bathroom, he leaps from the bed to the door - careful not to put his feet on the floor within the monster's reach. But one night Leo gets tired of being scared and boldly calls out to the monster to see if they can't just work something out. Surprisingly, the monster listens, and Leo finds out that even enormous monsters have fears! Leo and his monster, Fred, team up to face their fears, each with his own unique strengths. Over the course of five easy-to-read chapters, their friendship blooms as they face everything from bullies to bedbugs. A funny and endearing tale of two very different and unlikely friends, in the tradition of Bink and Gollie and Frog and Toad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1770495533/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(All twins Josh and Emma want to do is get out of the cree...)
All twins Josh and Emma want to do is get out of the creepy Good Times Travel Agency where their little sister, Libby, has led them. But the peculiar shop owner encourages them to open one of his guidebooks first - and they suddenly find themselves transported to ancient Egypt! They've barely had time to figure out where they are before Josh is carried away to help build a pyramid for the king. Emma and Libby search everywhere for their brother - including a crowded market, a banquet and a temple - until, at last, they're reunited. But after an unlucky encounter with the king's guards, they're accused of being tomb robbers! Will the children manage to finish reading the entire guidebook - their only way back home - before they are arrested? In this re-issue from an award-winning and critically acclaimed series of graphic novels, Linda Bailey has crafted a fast-paced adventure story that doubles as a thoroughly researched historical overview of ancient Egypt. The unique perspective of modern children experiencing and interacting with people and events from the past brings history to life, while the factual information, presented as pages from the guidebook, fleshes the story out. Many important themes of ancient Egyptian culture and life are touched on: politics and government, philosophy, women's roles, activities of daily life and celebrations. Bill Slavin's engaging and detailed illustrations are full of physical comedy and fun. There's also a bibliography and three pages of further background about ancient Egypt.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1771389850/?tag=2022091-20
2018
Linda Bailey was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on March 3, 1948.
At elementary level Linda Bailey studied at Prince Edward School. After that she attended River East Collegiate, which is a high school. Then she graduated from today's Red River College previously known as Red River Community College. All of those three are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. After she returned from her overseas work Linda Bailey entered the University of British Columbia where she achieved Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees.
In her twenties, Linda Bailey traveled around the world, mostly by ship, working in England and Australia. Then she returned to Canada to study for higher education. Then she was on different positions such as a college teacher of literature, an educational books editor, a travel agent. For many years, Bailey was scared of writing, but then she had two daughters who loved stories and Bailey started crating stories for them and gaining courage to write. Her first published book was a mystery novel called How Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage? released in 1993. As she gained popularity Bailey becomes involved in activities of presenting her works to schools and other organizations.
(If you happen to have a dinosaur, lying around your livin...)
2014(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their littl...)
2002(Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely wond...)
2015(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their littl...)
2004(Stevie and her partner, Jesse, go to a tree-planting camp...)
1996(In a fast-paced mystery, Stevie Diamond, with the help of...)
1996(Misha, Jesse Kulniki's sixteen-year old uncle, has been a...)
1996(Stevie Diamond and her friend Jessie Kulniki combine Stev...)
1997(While Stevie Diamond and Jesse Kulniki are being watched ...)
1996(The topics that bestselling, award-winning author Linda B...)
2014(Join the Binkertons - twins Josh and Emma and their pesky...)
2000(Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves t...)
2017(From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes...)
2017(Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in hi...)
2015(This is the third volume in a gripping series of adventur...)
2001(For fifty years the animals on Stolski's farm have played...)
2016(From the team who brought you If You Happen to Have a Din...)
2017(In this Stevie Diamond Mystery, when the 13-year-old dete...)
2003(Linda Bailey's story will thoroughly entertain pre-reader...)
2012(All twins Josh and Emma want to do is get out of the cree...)
2018(A shy boy comes to life and finds his voice when the ghos...)
2015(Stanley's home life goes awry when he suddenly finds hims...)
2010(Even an experienced detective like Stevie Diamond can mis...)
2003(Stanley's thrown his party - and braved his wild ride. No...)
2008Quotations: Linda Bailey about the ideas for books: "Ideas are like the dust in the air. Most of the time, you can't see the dust. But when the sun comes through the window, you can see that it was there all along. Ideas are like that. They're floating around everywhere, but you can only "get" them if you really pay attention. Writers are always looking for ideas."
Bailey was a reader and a daydreamer in her childhood. And she is happy about it, considering that reading and daydreaming are fabulous preparation for becoming a writer.
