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2) Not now, cow
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The farm animals are ready when the seasons change--except for Cow, who's always wearing the wrong outfit.
4) Thank you!
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Parent and child pairs (both animal and human) say "thank you" to each other.
5) The Pond
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Fourteen-year-old Joey spends his childhood visiting a beautiful back-country pond in Virginia. His humorous and heart-warming adventures in and around the pond, with the faithful dog Charley at his side, broaden his understanding of his place in the world and awaken in him a protective instinct towards all nature. In an era of climate-change debate and animal rights movements, The Pond delivers an important message to readers of all ages, at the...
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Perfect for bedtime or naptime, this mindful story is sure to soothe your little one to sleep
Little Sloth doesn't like to be rushed. When the parrots squawk and flap about the jungle, Little Sloth simply hangs out, noticing the wonders of nature unfold...and eventually, his patience is rewarded when he is the only one to witness the most wonderful event of the year! The adorable Baby Animal Tales series features cute photographic animals combined...
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Based on the viral tweet from actor Vincent D'Onofrio comes a heartwarming story about a girl, a pig, and a radical act of kindness that will lift even the heaviest of hearts
In this spare picture book, a little girl forges a bond with a pig on her farm, taking note of the unfair truth that because their bodies evolved to forage for food on the ground, pigs can't look up. Inspired by empathy, the little girl determines and plots to hoist the pig...
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A freshly retold animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales
Across oceans, lands, and skies
In whispers, shouts, and in many different languages
the story of the little hummingbird of the Great Forest can always be heard
The story of the little hummingbird has been told around the world in many forms and across many cultures, believed to have originated among the Indigenous...
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May all of the animals of the earth
And the animals of the sky
And the animals of the sea
Be at peace.
This lyrical picture book from bestselling author and illustrator Daniel Kirk encourages young children to be kind to all the animals of the world. Kirk's loving and hopeful verse blesses and gives warm wishes to farm animals, house pets, wild animals, and other creatures. Sure to warm the hearts of children and parents alike, this book is...
10) Animals in Pants
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An irreverently illustrated picture book of simple and silly poems featuring all kinds of animals wearing all kinds of pants
What? You've never seen animals in pants? A dog in yoga pants, a goat in overalls, a yak in slacks? Animals in Pants presents a parade of impeccable poems about animals wearing perfectly pressed pants.
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Yet the truth is that they arrived in Victorian times as props in gory plays for tourists. But the ravens' past has far more high drama. From the plains of the North American Indians to the arctic tundra, all the way to the Tower of London, they have been symbols of cruelty, of survival through adversity, and a loveable icon. Boria Sax shows how our attitudes to the raven and to the natural world have changed enormously over the centuries. By describing...
12) Up Close
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Recognizing and labeling animals has never been so geometrically inspired! Young children will delight in the usual suspects (bunny, pig, frog, chicken, monkey, and lion) depicted in a whole new way. The elements of each zoomed-in face provide only a subtle hint of the animals' identities, inviting children (and adults!) to stretch the boundaries of what defines an animal image. The simple question-and-answer format provides immediate gratification...
13) Puppy bus
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IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A boy, worried about his first day at a new school, finds himself on the wrong bus, a bus full of puppies bound for Puppy School--and discovers that despite the strange food and even weirder bathroom Puppy School is a lot of fun.
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Perfect for bedtime or naptime, this simple story about hugging and sea otters is sure to soothe your little one to sleep
Little Sea Otter finds it hard to be brave until she discovers that a hug can make everything better. When she meets an even younger sea otter who is feeling sad, she knows just what to do! The adorable Baby Animal Tales series features cute photographic animals combined with stylish illustrations, making these simple stories...
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The Jellybeans are back to share the love of reading! Anna loves to read, but her friends prefer doing other things. However, after a trip to the library, each Jellybean finds a book that's perfectly suited for her: Emily finds a book on ballet, Nicole finds a book on sports, and Bitsy finds a book on art. But with so many wonderful books to read, will Anna find the book that's perfect just for her? Based on the New York Times bestselling picture...
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How the Dog Became the Dog posits that dog was an evolutionary inevitability in the nature of the wolf and its human soul mate. The natural temperament and social structure of humans and wolves are so similar that as soon as they met on the trail they recognized themselves in each other. Both are highly social, accomplished generalists, and creatures of habit capable of adapting homebodies who like to wander. How the Dog Became the Dog presents domestication...
17) Beautiful Whale
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Photographer and conservationist Bryant Austin's breathtaking photographic project Beautiful Whale is the first of its kind: It chronicles his fearless attempts to reach out to whales as fellow sentient beings. Featuring Austin's intimate images-some as detailed as a single haunting eye-that result from encounters based on mutual trust, Beautiful Whale captures the grace and intelligence of these magnificent creatures. Austin spent days at a time...
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Help Rooster count sheep in this funny bedtime picture book from acclaimed author Tammi Sauer and New York Times bestselling illustrator Troy Cummings
In this hilarious barnyard picture book, Rooster is trying to count sheep but keeps getting interrupted by all of the animals on the farm. They're ruffling his feathers-and they don't look the slightest bit sheepish! Featuring bright, commercial illustrations and text perfect for read-alouds, One...
19) Chicks Rock!
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Rocker Chick overcomes stage fright to find her voice in this rockin' companion to Chicks Rule!
Rocker Chick loves to jam out alone in her room. She strums her guitar and belts into her tailfeather brush. But she's too chicken to perform for a crowd. When she's invited to play a big show at the local barn, Rocker Chick isn't sure she's brave enough to take the stage. Thankfully, her peeps have her back.
Each bringing their own strengths and skills,...
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In the tradition of Lars Mytting's Norwegian Wood, a beautifully illustrated chronicle of a year in the life of a beekeeper from Swedish author Lotte Möller
The study of bees has often been, considered a divine occupation, as the creature's attention to detail and purpose is so special, and the honey they, produce almost magical. In this, compelling cultural history that moves beautifully through the beekeeper's year, Swedish beekeeper and writer...
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