The Log Driver's Waltz

About this book

Acclaimed illustrator Jennifer Phelan reimagines Wade Hemsworths iconic log driver in a beautiful contemporary picture-book adaptation of a beloved Canadian classic. If you ask any girl from the parish around What pleases her most from her head to her toes Shell say Im not sure that its business of yours But I do like to waltz with a log driver Based on the perennially popular Canadian folk song and animated short film of the same name The Log Drivers Waltz showcases a spunky independent young woman whose parents are keen for her to marry. The towns well-to-do doctors merchants and lawyers try to impress her but its the humble log driverwith his style grace and joie de vivrewho captures her attention. When she and the log driver finally meet on the dance floor their joy leaps off the page. With homages to the original film and celebrating the flora fauna and folk art of this great land The Log Drivers Waltz brings a hallmark of Canadian childhood to life.