"This book will help anyone who wants to better understand today's Canada, by explaining how we got here and why."
"Rivals for Power is a meticulously researched book ... [Whitcomb lets the history tell the story, which he describes in completely accessible language."
"[Whitcomb] provides a concise account of British duplicity and Canadian acquiescence making Canada a land from sea to sea."

I had no idea you could travel to Canada! This book was very enlightening, Thanks This is That." - Kevin Nealon  "If you only buy one travel book about Canada this must be it. You WILL get lost without it" - Rick Mercer  Steve Patterson:  "If you buy only 1 great funny book this season, you should buy mine. But if you're looking for another, This is THAT book."- Steve Patterson, host of "The Debaters" author of "The Book of Letters I Didn't Know Where To Send"

Alberta Children's Choice Awards, Rocky Mountain Book Award 2001, Short-listed
Atlantic Library Association, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award 2002, Winner
BC Book Prizes, Sheila A. Egoff Award 2000, Winner
British Columbia Library Association, Red Cedar Book Award 2002, Winner
Canadian Booksellers Association, Libris Award, Non-fiction Title of the Year 2000, Short-listed
Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice Starred Selection 2000, Commended
Canadian Science Writers' Association, Science in Society Award 2000, Short-listed
Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada, Information Book Award 2000, Winner
Mr. Christie Children's Book Award 2000, Short-listed
Quill & Quire, Best of the Year 1999, Commended
Canadian Children's Book Centre, Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection 2011, Commended

"This is probably the best Canadian travel book written for pre-teens. Wow Canada! is guaranteed to stimulate a youngster's urge to explore the country."
"Finally! A textbook that won’t bore kids! It all adds up to a stimulating, funny, kid-friendly, and detailed look at a fascinating country that just might inspire family educational trips, as well as teach kids about Canada."
The thoughtful and humorous presentation distinguishes this book from others on the subject...A lively, valuable addition.
Lighthearted yet informative, Wow Canada! is a terrific traveler’s companion and armchair read. Highly recommended.
An awesome read, unlike any book about Canada you've ever seen.
…make[s] you want to hop in a car and start exploring Canada right away.
a refreshing discovery and celebration of our country’s many splendors.
…a gorgeous looking specimen…a fun read and a great way to keep back-seat vacationers entertained.
A great celebration of our country, Wow Canada! appeals to a child’s natural curiosity.
An updated version of the bestselling classic, describing our country starting from West to East, a chapter per province and territory. Vivid illustrations and photography, fact-filled sidebars and cartoons make this an entertaining and informative read.
Equal parts history, geography, trivia, and journal, this makes a great snapshot introduction to Canada.
Bowers shows us the diverse mosaic of our land, always with her uniquely Canadian perspective (read "a quirky sense-of-humor") at the forefront....The award-winning Wow Canada! is funny, stimulating and interesting...If your kids complain that history or geography are dull, they need a copy of this book.
Wow Canada! is packed full of both natural history and social history. The writing style is funny and engaging. The illustrations are a clever blend of photos and line drawings. Squeezing the second largest country in the world into a hundred and sixty pages is a challenge, but the author and illustrator team do it very well. The book makes me want to pack up the car and head out across the Trans Canada.
Stuffed with more trivia, backyard science and solid geographic fact than a dogsled could hold, this book is as rich, funny and delightful as the country it tries so hard to capture. Too bad it probably won’t be adopted as a grade school textbook — as if teachers would let homework be this much fun.
…everything you wanted to know about Canada and more!
…bound to excite both the armchair traveler and those planning to venture to the many parts of this great land!
This is a fun book that helps children (and adults) appreciate the wonderful country we live in and would be useful for anyone travelling to another part of Canada.
…turns up information that captures the spirit of the many regions that make up Canada. It is filled with amazing Canadian facts and historical wonders.
A perfect book for a car trip, or even an armchair adventure.
Here’s an oxymoron for you: an entertaining geography book. Or at least it was an oxymoron until the publication last month of Wow Canada!

Toronto Public Library's 2017 Summer Reading Club Recommended Read
Ontario Library Association 2016 Best Bet
Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens
Red Cedar Award Nominee 2017-18

"An astute educator or parent can use this book to start important conversations about Canada's history and its people."
"Eloquently examines the country's rich cultural makeup, from the ancestors of Canada's Aboriginal peoples to present-day Syrian refugees... Clearly organized and written, this is a valuable look at Canadian history and culture."
"An impressively comprehensive text that will be a welcome addition to classrooms and libraries across Canada. The stories told here are by turns inspiring and troubling, but always deeply human, and should spark animated conversations and deeper explorations of the vast range of experiences that enrich the country we call home."
"A lot of interesting information... At a time when immigration is a high priority for our government, this book will give context to Canada's position on immigration...a good one to add to a school or public library collection."
"A strength of this work is Hughes' celebration of Canada without ignoring its history of racist policies towards immigrants and ethnic Canadians alike...a good introduction to Canadian history focusing upon the people of the country and the lands from which they came. Recommended."

Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens

"Readers will enjoy identifying the cold-weather creatures and their outstanding attributes."
"An excellent addition to alphabet book collections."
"This book would be of great value in the classroom for many reasons. It presents the alphabet in a practical way... Valerio's bright and colourful collage illustrations will capture the eye of young readers, who will surely be inspired to try and emulate his style with some paper and scissors, at home or in the classroom."
"Definitely has a place in home collections as well as in those libraries that serve the preschool and kindergarten crowd. Highly recommended."
"A truly stunning new approach to regional animal alphabet books, with arresting artwork on every single page. Young children will be delighted to learn their ABC's with this fascinating new book."
"A charming and informative alphabet book that will delight readers. It is a recommended addition to any library or classroom collection."