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21) The Lizard
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When a lizard appears in the neighborhood of Chiado, in Lisbon, it surprises passers-by, and mobilizes firefighters and the army. With a clear and precise style, the fable offers a multitude of senses, reaching audiences of all ages. "The Lizard" is a short story included in A Bagagem do Viajante (1973), a volume that brought together the Saramago chronicles for the newspaper A Capital and the weekly Jornal do Fundão between 1971 and 1972. Translated...
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Angry Albert Alligator is large and has red angry eyes and a mouthful of very sharp teeth but he is actually a gentle soul and proves to be a caring friend who is interested in learning about his fellow creatures in the zoo. He has an adventure which takes place on one night only which is daring and fun and very special for him and his friends and hopefully for you too.
His story is delightful and well-imagined and will captivate the very young and...
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Karma Kyle is one curious and mischievous young crocodile. In this adventure from the Karma Kyle the Crocodile series, he once again lets his emotions get the best of him and finds himself in a tangled mess. A magical discovery of a treasure map inside a bottle at the bottom of the ocean, leads to an adventure to a lost island and a secret cave. Along the way he befriends a young elephant who has a special gift and who helps him find the treasure...
24) Croc on the Rock
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Sharing is hard! No one understands that more than the giant croc who sits on his rock. He chases away any other animal that comes near, aiming to have the river all to himself. But having it all is a lonely thing, and soon the croc realizes that the river is only fun when it's shared with others. This rhyming book about sharing is sure to resonate with young readers.
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Albert the Alligator feels trapped behind the bars of his zoo enclosure, yearning for the vast world beyond. One day, he seizes an opportunity to escape and embarks on a whirlwind adventure through the bustling streets of London.
Along the way, he encounters new friends, discovers unexpected joys, and learns invaluable lessons. But as exciting as the outside world is, Albert eventually realizes the comfort of home and the bond he shares with his...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Alexa and the other children at her escuela in Costa Rica have a special project: they are raising American Crocodiles. She names her croc Jefe, which means "boss," because he seems to be in charge of all the other babies. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and writes about his progress in her diary. Soon, her little hatchling is as big as a loaf of bread. He has grown into a juvenile and it is time for Alexa to say goodbye and for Jefe to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Alexa and the other children at her escuela in Costa Rica have a special project: they are raising American Crocodiles. She names her croc Jefe, which means "boss," because he seems to be in charge of all the other babies. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and writes about his progress in her diary. Soon, her little hatchling is as big as a loaf of bread. He has grown into a juvenile and it is time for Alexa to say goodbye and for Jefe to...
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"It's time for bed!"
But one little boy can't go to sleep. There are things underneath his bed!
These things under his bed keep growing as his imagination runs wild with the exciting things that could be happening underneath his bed.
Will the little boy ever get to sleep?
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Cruise with a family on a boat ride through the swamp where they discover all kinds of special, web-footed creatures. You can read and sing along with the perfectly paired text and music as you learn about this unique habitat and the animals that live there. This hardcover library bound book comes with CD and online music access.
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A touching and heartwarming picture book about adoption, acceptance, and inclusion. A Crocodile in the Family is a charming children's story about a family of birds who stumble across a lone egg in the Australian bush. After taking it home to care for the egg themselves, they discover it's actually a baby crocodile! The bird family raises the baby crocodile as one of their own, and as their community continues to ask questions about their reason why...
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In this delightful story, song, and picture book for kids 4-8, you'll meet Arlie, the most friendly alligator ever! Arlie is a very curious, lovable, positive thinking alligator who wants, more than anything, to make friends with the strange creatures (humans) on the beach. He is determined to do what no other alligators have done before-talk to the creatures. Can you help Arlie? Will you be his friend? As kids read along and look at the beautifully...
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Meet Benny the Crow. He's the bravest crow in the Everglades (or anywhere else, for that matter!) Orphaned by a hurricane, Benny's life with his adoptive mother Myrtle the Alligator and his alligator siblings is idyllic until...
As the story builds to a climax, Benny summons all his courage to save the day and his mother! Young readers and their families will enjoy this tale of bravery, perseverance, and the importance of family set in the magical...
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When a young alligator tad with a disfigured snout brings humiliation and discomfort to Dad Peps, there begins a legendary feud between "Shovel Nose," who grows to the stature of a great gator, and Dad Peps, who fancies himself as a great gator grabber.
It is more a laugh-aloud series of encounters than a deadly feud, and you will enjoy the blow by hilarious blow description of each encounter. In his pursuit of the bob-nosed alligator, Dad Peps is...
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Emilio is a red-tailed grey parrot. He lives in Africa with his family and with lots of other animals. He knows that he has a lot of reasons to be happy; he has wonderful parents, four brothers that love him lots and, on top of all this, they live in a huge acacia, one of the biggest, most beautiful trees with the best views in all of Africa.
But Emilio isn't happy. His little parrot head is always worrying about everything. What if your tree house...
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Français
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Il vit en Afrique avec sa famille et plein d'autres animaux.
Emilio sait qu'il a beaucoup de raisons pour être heureux : il a des parents et des frères et sœurs merveilleux et, si cela n'était pas peu, il vit dans un acacia gigantesque, l'un des arbres les plus grand, plus beau et avec la meilleure sur l'Afrique.
Mais Emilio n'est pas heureux.
Sa petite tête est toujours préoccupée par tout.
Et si, sa maison-arbre disparaissait ?
Et si,...
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A magical new classic in the making from the creator of the beloved favourite, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Once there was a little boy called Matty, and he was very sad… From the creator of the iconic picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, comes a brand new story about joy, parties… and crocodiles! Matty is sick, and very sad because he's too sick to go to the Queen's birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor,...
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During their annual vacation, Caitlyn and her family sightsee and relax around the various Florida attractions. But when, Caitlyn visits Gator World, she learns that Florida is more than just sunshine and butterflies. She is about to find out that deep in the southern swamps, off the beaten path, living among the flora and fauna are hungry creatures that are as old as dinosaurs and just as unpredictable. She's about to discover firsthand how intimidating...
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