Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

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Book SynopsisBeginning readers will love this heartwarming story about beloved puppy Biscuit''s quest to find a lost teddy bear''s owner. Biscuit has found a lost teddy bear, but none of his friends is missing a bear. Can Biscuit find the teddy bear''s owner? The youngest of readers will enjoy following Biscuit''s search to return the bear to its rightful home in this charming, easy-to-read My First I Can Read adventure.

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Book SynopsisIt was a quiet night until—knock, knock, knock!—can that be a DUCK at the door??Max the duck burst on the scene in this funny picture book. Preschoolers and those reading to them enjoy giggling along as the animals cause havoc—but always with good intentions.Max and Brody the dog, Dakota the cat, and Bebe the bird race about in their hilarious adventures in Duck at the Door, Duck Soup, Duck and Cover, Sitting Duck. Ducks in a Row, and Happy Go Ducky.Read them all...you''ll quack up!

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Book SynopsisMiss Suki is a famous children's book author - and she's coming to A.J.'s school! She lives in the rainforest and writes about endangered animals. But when her pet raptor gets loose in the classroom, it's the kids who are going to be endangered! Yikes!

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling Newbery Medal?winning classic about an Eskimo girl lost on the Alaskan tundra and how she survives with the help of a wolf pack.Julie of the Wolves is a staple in the canon of children?s literature and the first in the Julie trilogy. The survival theme makes it a good pick for fans of wilderness adventures such as My Side of the Mountain, Hatchet, or Island of the Blue Dolphins.To her small Eskimo village, she is known as Miyax; to her friend in San Francisco, she is Julie. When her life in the village becomes dangerous, Miyax runs away, only to find herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness.Miyax tries to survive by copying the ways of a pack of wolves and soon grows to love her new wolf family. Life in the wilderness is a struggle, but when she finds her way back to civilization, Miyax is torn between her old and new lives. Is she Miyax of the Eskimos?or Julie of the wolves?Don''t miss any of the books in Jean Craighead George''s groundbreaking series:Julie of the Wolves,Julie, andJulie''s Wolf Pack.

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Book SynopsisCan Tigluk and his grandmother help the young cub who lost his mother?Frequent collaborators Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor present another beautiful and moving picture book to join their well-received books Everglades and Galapagos George.Supports the Common Core State Standards

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Book SynopsisBut when Annie falls off Splash during a riding lesson, the rattled Pony Scout has to decide whether or not to get back in the saddle.The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book.

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Book SynopsisThe Pony Scouts can hardly wait—Jill and Apples are going to compete at the horse show!But when Jill catches a glimpse of the competition, she starts to get nervous.

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Book SynopsisJoin Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure.This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy this simple introduction to numbers.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The words and pictures create a book that will enchant preschool audiences again and again." -- Booklist (starred review) "Words and pictures perform a perfectly choreographed dance here." -- Horn Book (starred review) "The child voice in this charming story is just right and will resonate with the very youngest children." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Birds trust[s] the intelligence and imagination of young children, and that's what makes this a perfect book." -- New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisDanny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, It would be nice to play with a dinosaur, a voice answers, And I think it would be nice to play with you. So begins Dannys and the dinosaur''s wonderful adventure together!But a dinosaur is no ordinary playmate. Even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks. It''s the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years!Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40 years ago, this classic story is perfect for reading together.Danny''s out on the town with a real live dinosaur. And whether they''re eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these two are having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day. Outstanding Children''s Books of 1958 (NYT)

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Book SynopsisA celebration of simple, pure joy* from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes. New York Times bestseller!Old Bear lumbers to his cave to hibernate till spring. In his dreams, he is a cub again, exploring the seasons—summer, fall, winter, and spring.When he finally awakes, Old Bear is so happy to find the outside world waiting for him, just as beautiful as in his dreams.“As in so many of Henkes’s books, nothing is superfluous. Every word, line, color choice, and composition feels essential and fits beautifully into a common theme.” (Booklist* starred review)“Henkes has created a thoroughly delightful character filled with curiosity and sweetness and placed him in a simple tale that unfolds with a natural, rhythmical pace. Old Bear will enrapture young listeners for years to come.” (School Library Journal starred review)“Lyrically describing the yo

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Book SynopsisErin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars!The first book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.It has been foretold that Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and one other cat will hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must wait for a sign from StarClan to tell them which of their Clanmates will complete the prophecy.

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Book SynopsisMeet Lin and her pet dragon! When the dragon mysteriously disappears, Lin sets off on a journey to find her best friend . . . and readers set off on a journey of learning and discovery. By ingeniously integrating written Chinese characters into the illustrations as the story progresses, Christoph Niemann has created a book that is engrossing, unique, and memorable. The Pet Dragon is a playful introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese language and culture . . . and a terrific story to share with children everywhere. You are invited to join Lin for an adventure you will not soon forget!

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Book SynopsisWoof, woof! Biscuit is now five times the fun! Featuring five charming stories about everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, this box set collection of five complete 24-page 8x8 stories is perfect for young readers on the go.

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Book Synopsis“Captivating.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) In this companion to Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas, Fletcher the fox returns for another seasonal adventure. A perennial favorite for storytime sharing! Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather and the warmth of spring. But when he stumbles across snowy flakes gently floating to the ground, he spreads the news of winter’s return to all his friends. But spring is full of wonderful surprises for Fletcher and his friends.The Fletcher books are enjoyable picture books for sharing at home or in the classroom and are perfect for units on the seasons.

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Book SynopsisIn the third book of the Ravenpaw’s Path manga arc, find out what happened to Ravenpaw after he left ThunderClan in Warriors #1: Into the Wild.Ravenpaw and Barley helped their friends in ThunderClan defeat the vicious BloodClan cats in Twolegplace.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for very young readers celebrating Easter, this is a hilarious and vibrantly illustrated paper-over-board picture book that tells the story of decorating Easter eggs gone awry.Easter Bunny decides to decorate eggs with the help of his friend, Skunk. But Skunk’s way of showing excitement drives Easter Bunny crazy. They must come up with a compromise, otherwise Skunk will be left out of the Easter celebration! This riotously funny read-aloud is a delightful tale of two friends learning to work together that also seamlessly incorporates simple instructions for dying and decorating Easter eggs.

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Book SynopsisEmma and her puppy, Dixie, are inseparable after-school friends. But when Emma starts preparing for her class''s production of The Wizard of Oz, Dixie feels left out. She wants to romp and play, but all Emma wants to do is memorize her lines in peace and quiet. Dixie does not understand.Dixie, the mischievous puppy who is trying to be good, will be embraced by beginning readers.

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Book SynopsisYou are holding a book.What should you do with it?Open it, and you will find out.

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