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Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?: How Animals Keep Warm
Etta Kaner - 2018
Do polar bears build homes? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and they don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals and many more have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather.Whether it's whales layering up with 12 inches of blubber, turtles burrowing into the mud to snooze and wait for spring, or emperor penguins coming together in a giant huddle, this book is full of fascinating tidbits about animal behavior in winter.Written in a question-and-answer format, this interactive nonfiction book encourages kids to predict the answers and shout them out. Playful phrasing and comic illustrations make the content engaging for readers, who will gain newfound knowledge and an early understanding of adaptations in nature.
Brother Night
Victor Kelleher - 1991
Rabon and his monstrous brother Lal journey to the twin cities to discover their destiny at the hands of the Sun Lord and the Night Lord.
The Green Bath
Margaret Mahy - 2013
It begins with Sammy, whose obnoxious neighbors get to go to the beach in their brand new boat, while he has to get clean for a visit from grandma. Worse, it's a bath in the strange tub his dad just bought at a tag sale! But the magic of the tub soon has Sammy roaring out to sea, befriending a giant sea serpent, conquering pirates in a huge soapy battle, and returning home with the greatest of treasures. Bath time will never be the same! (Plus Grandma's got surprises of her own!)
Mrs. Noah's Pockets
Jackie Morris - 2017
It heaved with animals, large and small. Mrs Noah wore a brand-new coat, with a hood and a cape - and very deep pockets. Lots of pockets." When Mr Noah builds the ark, he makes two lists - one for all the animals who will come on board and one for those troublesome creatures he will leave behind. Meanwhile, Mrs Noah gets out her sewing machine and makes a coat with very deep pockets. Lots of pockets.
Wild Sea Creatures: Sharks, Whales and Dolphins! (Wild Kratts)
Chris Kratt - 2014
Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education and fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step 2 Reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kiss, Kiss, Pout-Pout Fish
Deborah Diesen - 2015
Fish as he shows his friends just how much he loves them.With just one line of text per page, this simple, twelve-page board book will send Debbie Diesen and Dan Hanna's much loved Pout-Pout Fish flippering and swishing into the hearts and minds of very young children.
Hannah's Tall Order: An A to Z Sandwich
Linda Vander Heyden - 2018
McDougal at the cafe into a sandwich-building frenzy. But what happens when Hannah discovers the towering sandwich isn't quite what she ordered?
Who Will Bell the Cat?
Patricia C. McKissack - 2018
Smart Mouse and Friend Mouse think they have solved the problem when they make a collar with a bell for the cat. But who will put the collar on the cat? Wee Mouse, Tiny Mouse, and Teeny Mouse nearly meet their demise in the first attempt. The Rat Pack offers to do it for a fee, but quickly surrenders. Then Smart Mouse and Friend Mouse figure out a way to get a human to help them.
Splashdance
Liz Starin - 2016
Luckily, she encounters a group of undaunted animal swimmers at a local pond, and Ursula and her new team figure out a way to participate in the competition and make sure everyone is welcome at the pool once and for all. Filled with deadpan humor, adorable animals, and big themes about social justice and inclusion, Splashdance is a fun and splashy summer story with a lot of heart.
The Magical Jump
Kyle Fuhrer - 2013
anywhere on earth and anywhere in space. Join Smallfridge on a flight of imagination as he discovers the wonders that await him ... in the universe and right here at home at bedtime.Intended for children of all ages.
The Little Cockroach
Susie Violet - 2020
He loves Mexico but wants to explore the world. Amazing things happen to Pedro and his friend Enrico when they decide to leave their home in search of adventure. The Little Cockroach is a delightful bedtime story about determination, travel and adventure.
Where's the BaBOOn?
Michaël Escoffier - 2015
Raised by a family of triceratops, he discovered his passion for writing and telling stories at a young age. He lives in Lyon with his wife and two children.Kris Di Giacomo is an American who has lived in France since childhood. She has illustrated over twenty-five books for French publishers, which have been translated into many languages. This is her seventh book with Enchanted Lion Books.
Thunder-Boomer!
Shutta Crum - 2009
Suddenly, dark clouds roll in. A thunder-boomer is on the way! The storm brings pounding rain and hail—and an unexpected visitor: a soggy wet stray kitten. Colorful descriptions of the storm are accompanied by lots of playful sound effects, making this free-verse poem perfect for reading aloud. Charming watercolor illustrations capture all the drama, humor, and tenderness of the text.
Nips XI
Ruth Starke - 2000
What better way than by playing the greatest Anglo game of all? Lan gathers a team together and defiantly gives it a name: NIPS XI. Now all they have to do is get some equipment, find a coach, get themselves a sponsor and learn the rules of the game. Then it's time to challenge the best cricket team in the district.A funny, empowering story of cricket and curry, spinners and leggies, NIPS XI is about overcoming cultural barriers, in sport and in life.
Pick Your Own Quest: Escape From Minecraft
Connor Hoover - 2018
All you want to do is get home. Or wait . . . maybe you should look around for a little while first. Can you take the right path and escape from Minecraft?This is the first of 3 Minecraft Pick Your Own Quest adventure books, each with over 30 possible endings!
BOOKS IN THE PICK YOUR OWN QUEST MINECRAFT SERIES:
Escape From Minecraft
Return to Minecraft
Minecraft The End
OTHER BOOKS IN THE PICK YOUR OWN QUEST SERIES:
King Tut's Adventure
Trapped in a Fairy Tale
Dragon vs. Unicorn
OTHER SERIES BY CONNOR HOOVER
WIZARDS OF TOMORROW
Wizards of Tomorrow Book 1
Wizards of Tomorrow Book 2
Wizards of Tomorrow Book 3
Wizards of Tomorrow Book 4
ALIEN TREASURE HUNTERS
Alien Treasure Hunters Book 1
Alien Treasure Hunters Book 2