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Tangaroa's Gift / Te Koha ā Tangaroa by Mere Whaanga-Schollum


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Snow Birds


Kirsten Hall - 2020
    . . You’ve heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime—but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and striking illustrations, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months.

The Cuckoo's Haiku: and Other Birding Poems


Michael J. Rosen - 2009
    Rosen capturesthe forecasting call of the mysterious cuckoo as well as essential characteristics of more than twenty commonly seen North American birds. This artfully compiled fi eld notebook — enriched by the evocative artwork of watercolorist Stan Fellows — captures the excitement of recognizing a bird, whether a darting kingfi sher, a wandering wild turkey, or a chirpy house sparrow.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Pop-Up Adaptation


Robert Sabuda - 2003
    The text is faithful to Lewis Carroll's original story, and special effects like a Victorian peep show, multifaceted foil, and tactile elements make this a pop-up to read and admire again and again.

One Snowy Night


Nick Butterworth - 1989
    But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food, and he must think of a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night. Percy’s hut is nice and warm, but he discovers that if you invite one animal in you’ll have to invite them all in. With Percy's small hut—they are certainly going to be squashed!

What Sound Is Morning?


Grant Snider - 2020
    

Little Rabbit Lost


Harry Horse - 2002
    Little Rabbit is excited by the noise, color, and crowded activity of the park. He insists he is a big rabbit now and ignores his parents' warnings to stay close. But when he suddenly finds himself all alone, he doesn't feel quite so grown up anymore.Harry Horse's colorful and buoyant illustrations vividly depict Little Rabbit's growing excitement and bring to life the infectious atmosphere of the amusement park. Readers will cheer Little Rabbit's triumphant reunion with his beloved family and will identify easily with the young character's conflicting desire for independence and his need of loving supervision.

Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story


Lisa Wheeler - 2006
    Barb loves to dance, but Cushion has two left feet, and usually ends up prickling someone with his quills. How will he ever learn to dance? Full color.

The Wishing of Biddy Malone


Joy Cowley - 2004
    Biddy tells him, but soon learns that something gained for nothing has no value. Full color.

Whole Whale


Karen Yin - 2021
    But will there be room to fit a whole blue whale? The humorous ending features an expansive double gatefold and educational endnotes list the 100 animals in the book.