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When Margot first visits her grandparent's farm, she and her dog Milligan aren't that keen on venturing out to meet all the animals. Instead, they play together in the safety of the garden, watching the animals from behind the fence. However, this only makes the newcomers more interesting for the farm animals and they want to meet these strangers as soon as possible!
Still Margot and Milligan aren't quite ready to get up close. When Pa finally coaxes...
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The native boy lay on the grass. It was a warm day. Gently rolling hills of rich green grass extended to the horizon. The native boy relaxed, soaking in the warmth of the sunshine. He was happy. The day was beautiful. The sky was a light blue. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. There was no breeze. It was quiet. The native boy was calm. His life was about to change. He would learn that farming is fun.
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The residents of this barnyard village are all just getting along in their neighborhood. Some of the residents are obsessed with food and others are chronic 'nesters'. Meanwhile, others love a nap from time to time. There are a few protagonists but all in the sweetest way. They all look different, but nobody notices, because they are all BFFs. Read how love conquers all.
4) RollerSnake
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Snake is upset that he is slower than the other animals in the jungle. He slithers around across the ground and wiggles from his tail to his nose. He wishes he had feet so that he could jump and leap and run like the wind blows, and be as fast as the other jungle animals. Snake's lifelong dream is to compete in an annual jungle race which he has never been able to do. But this time around, snake had an idea. An idea so brilliant that maybe, just maybe,...
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Flora, an Ameraucana chicken, goes on an adventure with Marge, the farmer's wife, while the rest of the flock waits anxiously at Featherfield Farm. They wonder why Flora was taken away and imagine where she is going. While the hens ponder her fate, Flora has the time of her life. Marge learns something new about Flora, and the children in Essex are amazed at Flora's ability. After all, isn't Flora just a chicken? Colorful illustrations highlight the...
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The sun is hot, and tension is brewing in the jungle. The animals are seething with envy whilst watching the adorable Charlie the Chimp up to his antics swinging through the trees.
Charlie seems to be good at everything he does. At the suggestion of the giraffe, the animals decide to challenge Charlie to a race across the wide, rolling river nearby, a feat which they all believe he won't be able to do.
Will Charlie be left humiliated and demoralised?...
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The War Between the States has since ended but tension with the Native American tribes continued over the loss of their land. During the time of restoration, the United States had begun building a railroad to connect its eastern and western shores. In 1869, the east and west railroads were connected by a golden spike in Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory creating the Transcontinental Railroad.
Train cars and locomotives began to bring travelers...
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Mama Hen's stories about Papa Rooster often end with the phrase, "He made his mark on the world." Little Chick interprets his mother's expression literally and tries to scratch out his own little marks. Although he is doggedly determined, all his attempts at making marks fail. Dejected, he seeks consolation from his mother, who realizes it's time to teach the eager learner about the most powerful marks of all.
10) The Safari Cup
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The Cheeky Monkeys have won the Safari Cup for the last five years, they are the best football team in the world. This season the Old Tortoises, the Enormous Elephants, the Speedy Cheetahs, the Jumping Kangaroos, the Mighty Tigers, the Giant Giraffes and the Hungry Wolves will try to stop them.
Is there anyone in the animal kingdom who can stop the Cheeky Monkeys on their path to victory?
11) Simon the Sheep
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Stealing food from his friends, Simon wasn't the most popular sheep on the farm.
Follow Simon, Frank the pig and many more down on the farm, and help Simon learn a very valuable lesson in sharing.
Will Simon share in the end and become a better friend?
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Sana gets homework from her teacher to do a presentation about bees. She went to her dad's friend's farm to find out more about bees to be able to do her presentation. Sana had a lot of fun in the farm and she also ended up getting a gift from her dad's friend: it was bees. Sana went home excited and took good care of the bees. But after few months she visited her dad's friend again. Why did Sana visit her dad's friend again? Find out more about Sana...
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For the grown-up people too.
Sometimes things other people say to us can really affect us and make us feel a little bit out of sorts.
Even if it's from the people we love.
Clover the lamb realises, with the help of his friends, that he has to be true to himself and do what gives him joy and also embrace whatever makes his little heart soar.
And... never forget to bounce... Not ever!
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Join Ambra, a young blackbird filled with hope and excitement, as she embarks on an extraordinary adventure in Ambra's Winter on the Farm, a heartwarming children's book. After a long separation, Ambra experiences the joy of being reunited with her beloved family, whom she thought she would never see again. However, her best friend Doug the hedgehog is in deep slumber, peacefully hibernating.
Now residing on a bustling farm with her caring mum, dad,...
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Have you ever stopped to imagine what the animals in the woods do? How they communicate, how they live, what they do, and how they do it? Through the eyes of a young great horned owl named Charley, follow along and you can be a part of some of the adventures that Charley encounters while growing up in the woods. You, as a reader, can meet the friends Charley makes and see for yourself how growing up in the woods, alone and unfamiliar with the environment,...
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This is the story of Leonard Lion, a little cub who is full of energy and very excited for the day ahead. He lives in Africa with his four friends Ethel Elephant, Betsy Buffalo, Lucy Leopard, and Ralphie Rhino. Together they are the Little Big Five. Every morning, soon after the sun rises, they meet at their favourite place, the watering hole. They play games and have fun before heading off into the savannah to explore.
Today the game is hide and...
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The story of Pindar, the Antarctic Iceberg takes place in Antarctica where a small iceberg performs a series of acts of kindness to those in need while trying to overcome the effects of climate change on his own circumstances. The story of the iceberg demonstrates that even the most basic acts of kindness, can transcend race, gender, color, and in this particular story, species. The setting of the story is inhabited by animals that live in that environment,...
18) Broken Tractors
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This is a short story that can be read by a parent to their children or by a slightly older child to themselves. It tells the story of two selfish tractor drivers who each think they have priority over the other, and finish up making things difficult for themselves as they end up having to do a lot of extra work during their free time. This tells us that everyone is important and that no one is better than anyone else.
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The downtown clock peels five chimes. Doggie's tummy feels hungry.
Doggie quickens his pace as his paws race him toward the scent of roast beef drifting through the west door of Mistress Missus' kitchen carrying the promise of a very excellent supper.
At bedtime, curled in a warm drowsy ball against the north wall of #1 Corrugated Box, beneath the porch lamp's full amber beam, Doggie welcomes goodnight dreams.
Doggie, the delightful inhabitant...
20) Granny's Goats
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Come along and enjoy the ride! Granny's Goats will take you and your child on an adventure through the county side as Papa seeks to find a way to bring a smile to Granny's face.
Granny, a happy jovial lady, has recently lost her spunk. A sudden illness has left her feeling blue.
Papa is the hero of our adventure. His enduring love for Granny leads him to find the perfect token of love. As he embarks on this journey, he seeks to find the gift that...
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