A new childrenB次元官网网址檚 book by a Victoria author is teaching kids the importance of doing their part to fight COVID-19.
This weekend graphic designer Amy Pye is holding an online book launch for her new book, Bruce the Silly Goose. The book follows Bruce, a Canada goose who doesnB次元官网网址檛 see the point in hand washing and wearing masks. ItB次元官网网址檚 up to his friends, including a beaver and a moose, to teach him that his actions can help others.
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At the book launch, Pye will discuss her behind-the-scenes process and character development and will take questions. She said the book is aimed at children age two to six and its already being read at her daughterB次元官网网址檚 daycare.
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Bruce the Silly Goose is available in Victoria at MunroB次元官网网址檚 Books and .
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