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My Father's Dragon is a children's novel by Ruth Stiles Gannett about a young boy, Elmer Elevator, who runs away to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon. Both a Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, it is the first book of a trilogy whose other titles are Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. All three were published in a 50-year anniversary edition as Three Tales of My Father's Dragon. It was made into an anime film titled, Elmer's...
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One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling his boat on the River, Badger grumpily entertaining his friends in his comfortable underground home, and the exasperating Toad being driven into one tangle after another by his obsession with motor cars.
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Fabled Stables volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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A new, fully illustrated chapter book series from New York Times—bestselling author Jonathan Auxier!
Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a-kind creatures. Creatures including the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Hippopotamouse ... and Auggie. Auggie is the only human boy at the Stables, and he takes care of all the other animals. The Fabled Stables have a mind of their own, and every so often, the building SHAKES...
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"The original classic -- starring Christopher Robin, his silly old bear, and a forest full of friends... Prepare for fun with young Christopher Robin and his stuffed animal friends. There's his teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh; the timid toy pig, Piglet; the gloomy donkey, Eeyore; and the toy kangaroos, Kanga and her son, Roo. There are live animals, as well: the scatterbrained Owl and the practical Rabbit. Come along as they go on adventures, like Pooh...
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Waarda volume 1
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Fremantle Press
Pub. Date
2010.
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"As the great cold moves in and creeps into their hideaways, the animals are forced to prepare for winter. The blind goanna lizard " and the flightless magpie the weakest among the animals are helpless on their own, " but when they work together, the power of their friendship and cooperation make them strong enough " to survive the elements. Told in the traditional style of indigenous Australians, this original story enlightens young readers with...
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Learning to go potty is tricky for the Chickies! This lovable, heart-warming series makes a great gift for any new family. Experience all of the big parenting milestones with the Chickies. With engaging rhymes and endearing illustrations, these books are perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy.
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Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos! Starting from North America, you'll travel through all the continents of the world to meet 100 outrageously cute creatures....
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Skyhorse Publishing / Open Road Integrated Media
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2020.
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Animal rights activists share their stories, insights, and inspiration in this wide-ranging volume discussing protest, outreach, direct action, and more. Today, people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a vital social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Animal Liberation depicts the full spectrum of contemporary animal rights activism. With contributions from a diverse range of animal...
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Dover Publications
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2015.
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English
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A lively group of animal friends gather for hijinks in this compilation of three classic picture books. Brimming with simple but charming rhymes, pen-and-ink drawings, and luminous watercolor illustrations, the tales will captivate young readers and listeners, especially 3- to 8-year-olds. In Johnny Crow's Garden, the pig dances a jig, the elephant says something quite irrelevant, and the goose ― well, the goose is a goose. In Johnny Crow's Party,...
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The History Press
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[2017]
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English
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From a single beginning, countless millions of stories from the animal kingdom have - and continue to - run their course.
Museum objects allow us to investigate some of those stories. Animal Kingdom journeys through both the evolutionary history of animals, and the ways that people have interpreted them in museums. Animals in museums are not only representatives of their entire species, but they also tell us something about the time in which they...
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Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Anyone who has ever held a baby-or observed a nesting bird-will find much to inform and entertain in this enchantingly written and thoroughly researched book. Allport revels in the marvelous diversity of care in the animal world. She shows us our place in that world with great humor, knowledge, and common sense.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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This little book of positivity features everyone's favorite mythical creature. Each adorably illustrated spread includes a funny or inspiring piece of advice, reminding you to follow your dreams, and always think unicorn. The perfect gift for a friend in need of a boost, this cute and covetable book is bound to spread smiles wherever it goes!
16) Poppy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Poppy the deer mouse urges her family to move next to a field of corn big enough to feed them all forever, but Mr. Ocax, a terrifying owl, has other ideas.
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Atlantic Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Turtle Tales follows Turtle and his young friends as they play and have fun, learning life lessons along the way. The Shell Turtle's friends Bear, Fox, and Rabbit all have brand new backpacks, and Turtle's shell just doesn't seem as cool -- after all, it's not made of shiny red plastic! But Turtle learns that what makes his shell unique makes it just as cool. The Race No one can beat Rabbit when Turtle and his friends run a foot race -- he's just...
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Quarto Publishing Group USA
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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The Creature Garden is an illustrator's step-by-step sourcebook for drawing and painting 50 real and imagined creatures in a whimsical folk-art style. With an embossed cover, striking endpapers, and extraordinary interior illustrations, this beautifully crafted book is a unique piece of art in itself.
Husband-and-wife illustrator team Harry and Zanna Goldhawk, the founders of Papio Press, teach you how to make vibrant paintings of these beautiful...
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Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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A young Labrador separated from his family, a Greyhound dreaming of a life of luxury and a French Bulldog longing to escape the world of man. What could they have in common?
Probably nothing, except the possibility of friendship.
Charlie, a Labrador nearing the end of his life, shares his memories. In this doggy road trip, animals talk. They share their feelings. They make us think about the human's view of life.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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The bestselling author who brought you Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe and Sorry I Slept on Your Face presents a new collection of hilarious letters from over-enthusiastic, manners-challenged dogs paired with painfully cute photographs. Gronk apologizes for his passion, but he honestly thought humping your leg would bring you closer. Ladybug just wants to help you with your nature photography, so she selflessly alerts you to any nearby skunks. Truman...
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