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Teachers regularly hear students complain: 'Someone has taken my pencil!'
More often than not, this is not the case – the pencil has merely been misplaced.
This book explores that very situation. It can only be resolved by mobilising an entire family of ants. Each (alphabetically ordered) ant has her or his own personality which assists (or does not assist) in solving the case. The alphabet, perseverance, working as a team, looking for simple solutions...
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"As an enthusiast of fractured tales and a big fan of Johnette's songs and stories, I give Johnette's new book a big ten thumbs up. Her funny and surprising version gives a new twist to an old favorite. It is 'kidtastic!' Read it." --Ann L. Davis, head of children's services, Napa City-County Library, Napa, California
"Johnette Downing knows the child's mind and the child's heart deeply. Her reshaping of the classic tale and her striking illustrations...
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maren Morris and former schoolteacher Karina Argow have together written their picture-book debut, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. This delightful story of one little ant's journey for independence while realizing when to ask for help, is set against the backdrop of a vast and abundant garden inhabited by some very helpful insect friends.
Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As...
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Join the bustling world of 10 Little Ants and discover the adventures of these industrious insects! From the break of dawn to the setting sun, watch as these tiny creatures engage in a variety of activities, whether they're playfully frolicking or diligently working. Each page invites young readers to count and follow the ants as they embark on their daily tasks.This charming book is not only a delightful read but also an educational journey. It encourages...
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To ensure the presence, long and productive lives of beeswe must be kind to themby providing a friendly habitat.Building hives and having natural settings,like logs, and old trees,will keep them safe and warm.Growing a variety of flowering plantsthat bloom throughout all seasonswill enable them to collect nectar and pollen.Honeybees are not the only one pollinators.That delicate job is also done by butterflies,bumblebees, hornets, flies, ants,mosquitos,...
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An ancient enemy rises...Milyi has found her place inside the spider city, but her heart mourns for the boy she could not save. She burns for vengeance, for a chance to win back what was taken from her. When the enemy rises over the jungle, Milyi must face more than their deadly stings, she must learn to let Saku go. The Wisps seek to turn her people, to spread their poison from village to village. The only ones who can stop them are those who defy...
7) Animal Ears
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Animal ears come in all shapes and sizes! In this title, young readers are introduced to how four different animals use their uniquely shaped ears. Each spread has leveled text and colorful photographs to guide beginning readers. Additional special features call out which animal has the biggest ears and highlight different ear shapes across the animal kingdom. Readers will be all ears when it comes to learning more about this amazing body part!
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Sparking childhood joy and imagination through poetry.
Published poet and author, Lizzie B. Lynn has fulfilled a dream of writing a collection of funny rhyming poems for kids in her second book, Dancing Ants and Other Silly Poems for Kids. Maintaining the belief that rhyming accelerates a child's interest in reading, writing, Lynn introduces amusing characters and situations accompanied by humorous watercolor illustrations that will bring laughter...
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Squirt Saves the Day tells a tale of friendship, heroism, and self discovery as Squirt, a lovable stinkbug, is confronted by bullies at his new school. In overcoming rejection he learns that the best way to deal with problems is head on. By doing what must be done, he gains the respect and admiration of the whole school. The book is full of colorful illustrations that will win children's hearts and teach them that, if a little stinkbug can conquer...
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Billy is a happy billy goat kid who lives on a farm in a big field on a mountain side with his mum and the farmer, old CrankyPants McGrew.
Billy loved to play in the field. He loved all the flavors and colors of the pretty herbs and flowers. Billy thought he had seen all the colors in the world until, one day, when he was running through the field, he spotted a color he had never seen before.
Follow Billy on his adventures as he finds out...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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The rain forests of South America are home to some creepy crawlers. Amazonian giant centipedes bite and paralyze their prey. But the venom from the Brazilian wandering spider is also deadly to prey. With venom against venom, which of these deadly insects would come out on top? Hi-lo readers will learn more about these insects' secret weapons and attacks through captivating text and vibrant imagery. Special features include profiles on the size, habitat,...
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Spiderama: Magnus and Molly and the Floating Chairs. Children's Picture BookA friendship fantasy story about two lovable spiders.Worried Molly goes in search of mysterious Magnus to ask for his help to solve her small misdemeanor.After Magnus agrees to help, they go on a fun but scary journey through the Wizards house and it's plumbing pipes to sort out the problem that they are in a serious rush to fix before the Wizard gets back home.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Ooh,...
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Small steps lead to big adventures for a pair of unlikely friends in this "charming modern fable" by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Crispin (Booklist).
Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So he sets out on an exciting journey with his new pal, Edward, a thoughtful but misinformed ant. Together they meet all manner of wise, weird, and intriguing creatures-including a dragon!-and...
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It's summer vacation, but twelve-year-old Raksha isn't doing much relaxing. There is one project left before her Science Squad team earns their last badge (and a trip to Hawai'i on the line!), when she gets an opportunity to attend a highly competitive fashion camp that is too good to pass up. It isn't long before her Science Squad work hunting for zombie bees is taking over her life. She hardly has time to prepare for her fashion camp runway show....
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Being flat comes in handy when you're looking for hiding places-but is there any place to hide from a big swarm of bumblebees?
On a hot summer day, Flat Stanley and his friends have lots of fun backyard games to play. Stanley's flatness comes in handy, especially on the slippy slide and during games of hide-and-seek. But when the fun disrupts a beehive, can Stanley save his buddies before the bees get them? Beginning readers will love how Flat...
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Magnus and Molly and the Floating chairs.Aracnirama. Magnus y Molly Y las Sillas Flotantes. Spanish Edition.(new edition)¿Ooh, que ha sucedido con las sillas...?¿Cómo puedo bajarlas antes de que el mago regrese...?¿Sería mejor encontrar a Magnus...?Magnus, ¿dónde estás...?¡Ayuda...!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Ooh, what's happened to the chairs...?How can I get them back down before the Wizard comes back..?I'd better go find Magnus...Magnus, is...
17) Wishweaver
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A magical story of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. In the forests of Weyburn, there had always been a Wishweaver-a spider with the magic to grant wishes. However, for many years now, wishes have gone unanswered. But why?
That is the question an orb spider named Whimsy is determined to answer. With the help of her milkweed wisp friend, Flit, Whimsy will go on a journey to the old Wishweaver Oak in search of clues to solve the mystery....
18) The Wayward Wind
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The Wayward Wind is full of surprises, tender moments, and is peppered with humor. Whimsy's and Flit's interactions both with each
other and with other animals they meet are especially thoughtful. In addition to being an adorably fun story, there are lessons in
overcoming fear, being selfless, and caring for one another, should the grown-ups want to guide their littles down those roads. However, children and grown-ups alike will enjoy reading Whimsy's...
19) Magnus and Molly and the Floating Chairs. Magnus, Molly e le sedie volanti. Bilingual Children's
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Children's picture book.Bilingual English-Italian.A friendship fantasy story about two lovable spiders.Worried Molly goes in search of mysterious Magnus to ask for his help to solve her small misdemeanour.After Magnus agrees to help they go on a fun, but scary journey through the Wizards house and its plumbing pipes to sort out the problem that they need to fix before the Wizard gets back home."Ooh, what's happened to the chairs?""How can I get them...
20) In the Garden
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Author Will Millard and illustrator Rachel Qiuqi's In the Garden: A Magic Flaps Book is an interactive first introduction to bees, butterflies, and other garden life features double-layer lift-the-flaps for fun and surprises.
Explore life in a garden with five interactive nature stories. Each simple "story" is set across a double-page spread and is revealed through double-layer lift-the-flaps. Watch a butterfly drink nectar from a flower, a...
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