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Little Gorilla (padded board book) by Ruth Bornstein
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Little Monkey Calms Down (Hello Genius)
Michael Dahl - 2014
After a major melt down, he goes to his room and uses some coping techniques to calm down.
Little Pear Tree
Jenny Bowers - 2014
This format showcases vibrant artwork with more than twenty-five flaps that you lift to discover creatures hidden in every scene. The charming text makes this the perfect interactive primer to a key scientific topic.
Dear Zoo Animal Shapes
Rod Campbell - 2012
What will the zoo send to you?
This Is Our Baby, Born Today
Varsha Bajaj - 2016
Set in the lush wilds of India, this is an endearing, beautifully illustrated tribute to little ones getting their first warm welcome to the world.
Big Little Hippo
Valeri Gorbachev - 2017
. . and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his friends, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though everyone promises he’ll grow, Little Hippo doesn’t want to wait. He wants to be big RIGHT NOW! But when he helps a creature even tinier than himself, Little Hippo learns that it’s the size of his heart that counts most of all.
Nerdy Babies: Ocean
Emmy Kastner - 2019
Check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean. Plus, learn about the unique ecosystem in this simple text written in question and answer format. With bright artwork by Emmy Kastner, this will be a book that the very littlest nerds will want to return to again and again. Stay curious. There’s more to learn about everything!
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae - 2001
At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea [With Audio CD]
Jessica Law - 2013
Enhanced CD includes video animation and audio singalong.
Captive
Tony Park - 2018
When Kerry arrives at the animal sanctuary it's to the news that Graham is imprisoned in Mozambique following a shootout with elephant poachers. In the gunfight he killed the brother of corrupt politician and poaching kingpin Fidel Costa.Kerry's earnest sense of justice takes her to Massingir to help Graham with his case, and into a world of danger. Kidnapped, chased, attacked and betrayed, Kerry learns the bitter truth about the complexities and deadly nature of the war on poaching.Even the motivations of well-meaning charities, wealthy donors and private zoos are not all they appear.Kerry's perilous entanglement may be what Graham needs to shake off his drunken cynicism and rejoin the fight for Africa's animals, but is it enough, and in time, to stop Costa's quest for revenge...
Angelina and the Butterfly
Katharine Holabird - 2002
When Angelina finds an injured butterfly in the park, she takes it home to care for it...then doesn't want to part with it. It's Henry who sets an adventure in motion that underscores a message all young children can understand.
What is Poop?
Katie Daynes - 2017
What is Poop? is the first title in the series that introduces young children to bodily functions, taking the "shame" away through a very funny flap book!
Max's Birthday
Rosemary Wells - 1985
and Noggin.In Max's Birthday, the siblings celebrate Max's special day!
The Place of Lions
Eric Campbell - 1991
“The exciting action in a fascinating setting, coupled with the intriguing spiritual element, make this a worthwhile and thought-provoking book.”--School Library Journal
Good Night, Gorilla
Peggy Rathmann - 1994
It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?Good night, Giraffe.Good night, Hyena. Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.
Hippo Goes Bananas!
Marjorie Dennis Murray - 2006
He bellows, spins in circles, and crashes into a tree. All of his friends think he has gone bananas! But has he? Or does he just have a bad toothache? Kevin O’Malley’s bright marker and colored-pencil illustrations bring to life the animals of the Serengeti as Cuckoo Bird, Monkey, Leopard, Giraffe, Zebra, and Elephant try to figure out how to help their distraught friend. Their off-the-cuff solution brings this cheerful picture book to a humorous conclusion.