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Little Fox Goes to the End of the World
Ann Tompert - 1976
Little Fox tells her mother all the frightening things she'll see and do when she travels to the end of the world.
Hattie Peck: The Journey Home
Emma Levey - 2017
However, she cannot make any of her own. No worries—Hattie has collected eggs from all over the world, hatched them, and raised her blended family of cockatoos, storks, owls, anything from an egg—even reptiles.But now it’s time. They all need to leave her big loving nest. So off the flock goes, on their biggest—and saddest—adventure. Even though, in her heart, Hattie knows it’s best.A poignant story about family and differences, making hard decisions, letting go and inclusion. It’s not all sad, though, due to a nice twist ending as in the first book.Bright colorful and lively illustrations and lots of information about egg-bearing animals round out the story.
Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World
David Macaulay - 2019
But the invention of steam power ushered in a new era of transportation that would change ocean travel forever: the steamship.Author-illustrator David Macaulay guides readers through the history that culminated in the building of the most advanced—and last—of these steamships: the SS United States. This book explores the design and construction of the ship and the life of its designer and engineer, William Francis Gibbs.
Little Tug
Stephen A. Savage - 2012
But what happens when Little Tug gets tired? This simple, endearing book with a charming retro feel and an emotional punch is the first book for Roaring Brook Press by the acclaimed author of Polar Bear Night (New York Times Best Illustrated book) and Where's Walrus?
Knock, Knock! Who's There?: My First Book of Knock Knock Jokes
Tad Hills - 2000
Pull back the flaps and find out each hilarious punch line in this classic collection of knock-knock jokes!
Loud Emily
Alexis O'Neill - 1998
But whenever she says anything in her Emily voice, windows crack, plates shatter, and the neighbors can't believe their ears. Emily tries and tries but she just can't be quiet. It seems like there's nowhere she fits in...until the day she sees a ship with a sign that says:LOUD HELP NEEDED.NOW.Nobody's louder than Emily! So she sets sail for an adventure on the high seas, looking for a place where she can be herself. Loud Emily.Climb aboard for a memorable tall tale of ships, whales, and a little girl with a very BIG voice.
Treasure Islands
Pamela Stephenson - 2005
They have much in common - a fascination with the South Seas, a thirst for adventure, a fearlessness and great humour in the face of adversity and unpredictable husbands.Compelling, intriguing, unputdownable, Treasure Islands is travel/adventure/history/celebrity all rolled into one extraordinary book.
Ducky
Eve Bunting - 1997
This engaging story based on a real event includes an author's note.
Boat of Dreams
Rogério Coelho - 2017
The intricately detailedillustrations reveal new wonders with each viewing. Neither children noradults will ever tire of this wonderful testament to imagination,memory, and dreams.
Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
Natasha Farrant - 2020
If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti's horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!) And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiance.Just as they think they've found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Ben's narrowboat and find Sam. And there's something in France that Lotti is looking for, too...Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.
Eight Men and a Duck: An Improbable Voyage by Reed Boat to Easter Island
Nick Thorpe - 2002
Inspired by the great Thor Heyerdahl, Buck had recruited seven men to join him on this experiment to discover whether it might have been possible that Polynesia was first settled from South America rather than Asia. But when one of them dropped out a place in the crew became available for Nick. What followed was a somewhat bizarre expedition undertaken by a rather makeshift vessel, a couple of ducks (one of which could have only guessed at its fate) and a group of men, who, when all was said and done, weren't quite sure how to sail a boat. Eight Men and a Duck is a tale of storms, amateur seamen and the occasional shark.
Chimps Don't Wear Glasses
Laura Joffe Numeroff - 1995
Even though animals don't normally wear glasses, cook, or read, if you use your imagination you can see them doing these and even more fantastic things.
Fog Island
Tomi Ungerer - 2012
No one has ever returned from the island’s murky shores, but when the children begin to explore, they discover things are not quite as they expected.Ungerer’s captivating drawings evoke the eerie beauty and magic surrounding this timeless adventure.
Yellow Kayak
Nina Laden - 2018
On one quiet afternoon, a boy and his special friend’s unexpected adventure bring joy and excitement and sights never imagined. And the best part of any adventure is returning home with stories to tell and you best friend at your side.
Lion vs. Rabbit
Alex Latimer - 2013
When the other animals can't take his bullying anymore, they post an ad asking for help.One animal after another tries and fails to defeat Lion. Can no one stop him?Finally a rabbit arrives. No one thinks it will be brave enough or strong enough to defeat Lion. But perhaps this rabbit is smart enough?