Jonathan London
1) Little swan
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Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
A trumpeter swan family stays close together as the cygnets learn how to feed themselves, honk when predators are nearby, and develop flight feathers. Includes facts about the trumpeter swan, the largest waterfowl in the world.
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Little Wolf, pup of Gray Wolf and White Wolf, bounds into the world and through the seasons in this new children's picture book. Inside the safety of the den, through fields of wildflowers, and in birch shimmering in an autumn moon's glow, Van Zyle's paintings depict Little Wolf's adventures through a variety of perspectives from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London's lyrical prose imparts a wisdom to the text, endearing the...
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In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan's London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle's spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her offspring Lightfoot, from his earliest days as a newborn, no bigger than a hamster, to curious cub to adolescent bear ready to head off on his own. And for readers who want to learn more, there is an afterword...
5) Grizzly Peak
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English
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Aaron's latest adventure takes him river kayaking with his dad and tests his perseverance, patience, and survival skills in encounters with bears, moose, and life-threatening accidents.
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This rapid-paced story for young readers from best-selling author Jonathan London churns with heart-stopping beauty and terror. Twelve-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and sixteen-year-old Cassidy join their fathers on an epic float trip down the Green River and learn what they are made of. Full of suspense, action, and adventure, crazy-frightening characters, and overcoming terrible physical and mental odds, this page turner immerses young readers into the...
7) Bella Bella
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From best-selling author Jonathan London comes BELLA BELLA, the heart-pounding sequel to DESOLATION CANYON. In this story for young readers, the same cast of characters-thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and their fathers, and seventeen-year-old Cassidy and his dad-embark on a sea kayaking trip through the Inside Passage that brings them unexpected and even terrifying adventures. Young readers will eagerly follow Aaron's adventures in this suspenseful...
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Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the safety of the little chick's nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle's paintings depict Little Puffin's adventures through a variety of perspectives, from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London's lyrical prose imparts a reverence for wildlife, endearing the puffin chick-Sea Parrot, Underwater...
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Inspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
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Watch Pup grow from his birth to first dive and from rambunctious play with other pups to a frightening encounter with a predator. Bestselling author Jonathan London tells Pup's story in sparse, poetic text with vivid vocabulary while luminous illustrations by London's son, Sean London, bring the adorable Pup and his loving mother to life within the swirling sea around them. London's newest creation in his picture book collection about baby animals...
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English
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Inspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
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When Little Hippo decides to play doctor, he comes across some patients who are cooperative and others who are not. But his most difficult case is Lion, who doesn't want to play this game at all. Rrrrrroar! It's a good thing Mama Hippo knows how to play doctor just right.
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Jonathan London has captured the imagination of children everywhere with his beloved tales starring Froggy, a precocious yet lovable frog who just can't help landing himself in trouble. In this fun-filled escapade, Froggy decides to build a tree house-with Dad's help, of course. The tree house promises to be the ideal place for pizza parties. But Frogilina gets hop-hop-hopping mad when Froggy says that his treehouse is for "Boys only!"
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Jonathan London's award-winning Froggy books teach young listeners valuable lessons. Froggy can't wait for his baby brother to arrive. But when the big day comes, Froggy receives quite a shock-insead of a little brother, he has a little sister, Pollywogilina. Ever optimistic, Froggy makes the best of things and soon he's teaching her how to catch flies. Young listeners and parents will delight as Froggy sets a good example for his little sister.
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Froggy has a rollicking good time at his first Winter Carnival! It's Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can't wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally it's time to build a snowman, but Froggy builds a snow dinosaur instead. And of course the day wouldn't be complete without a wild snowball fight. "That was my best winter carnival ever!" says Froggy. "That was your...
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Froggy and friends enjoy a back-to-school ritual: a trip to the pumpkin patch. Froggy can't wait to pick a pumpkin. He plans to carve a jack-o'-lantern and make a pumpkin pie. Prizes are given for the biggest, smallest, and prettiest pumpkin, but when Froggy trips and smashes his pumpkin, he takes home a special prize-for the ugliest pumpkin!
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It's Father's Day and Froggy wants to show his dad how much he loves him. So he flop flops to the kitchen and tries to make his dad breakfast. But Froggy being Froggy, things don't go exactly as planned. Then it's off to the mini golf course, where Froggy attempts to hit a hole in one. Maybe he will be blessed by beginner's luck. Golf balls can take some crazy bounces, though, so Froggy had better be careful. And it also might help if he faced in...
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Froggy jumps out of bed as soon as he wakes up. Snow is falling against his window, and outside, his friends are building snowmen. He can hardly wait to join them. But winter winds and fluffy white snow are cold. Froggy has to remember to put on his boots, mittens, pants, and lots of chilly weather clothes before he flops outside into the snow. Will he ever be able to pull together all of those warm layers? Young readers who struggle with buttons,...