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Beloved illustrator Wallace Edwards invites us into the world of Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon. Sure to inspire the imagination, Wallace Edwards's intricate illustrations invite you to pore over them again...
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When a dangerous storm blows into Gifted Town, the residents are all, forced to stay inside their homes. This situation gives all of them, including the mayor, the opportunity to find new ways to use their special gifts and talents. Though the storm is scary, it teaches them all-important lessons about what is most important in life.
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Chinchilla Jack and The Walk in Closet is a children's book that introduces my pet Jack the chinchilla to you the reader. Jack was bounced around from place to place living in very small minimal accommodations when he was brought to me and into his forever home. Jack loves to play outside and explore the house and thus discovered the adventures of my walk in closet. One day after watching Jack play with all the objects in my closet I sat down and...
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Come along with Constance as she explores the family farm and meets other animal friends including Pansy the Pig and her piglets, some ducklings, and a sweet horse named Patches!
She observes unique characteristics about each and has fun emulating them as she learns about environment, community, and family. When she wanders a little too far, she finds herself in big trouble! Luckily, she remembers her experiences with the other animals, then uses...
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GOLD AWARD WINNER OF THE 2019 PARENTS' CHOICE AWARDS.
The Artist Who Loved Cats is a rhyming picture book biography of artist Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, the creator of the iconic Le Chat Noir Cabaret posters created in 19th-century Paris.
This story opens in modern-day France, when a little girl named Antoinette notices a little bronze cat in the window of her favorite antique store, and begs the shopkeeper Monsieur Arvieux and his clever cat...
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What is the best way to learn about classic works of art? Some would say take classes or read books (as one of our characters B.O.B. might respond, "BOOOORRRRING!"). What about visiting the famous works in person with a few companions, all the while being pursued by what "appears" to be a famous chef who wants to make a classic French dish out of you?!Learning alongside his human companion Mademoiselle Clarisse, our chief character Débonnaire Dog...
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Jeffrey can't think of a thing to write, so he doodles instead, only to have his doodle begin to order him about. Jeffrey struggles with the situation until he discovers that the most strong-willed doodle is powerless against a well-told tale. Jeffrey and Sloth is bound to have children rushing for their colored pencils and their pens to see who and what they can create.
10) Chimp Paints
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Chimp is an artist who is lacking inspiration. Can her friends help her get out of a creative rut? Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book about friendship and feeling inspired. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages...
11) Chim pinta
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Chimp es un artista que carece de inspiración. ¿Pueden sus amigos ayudarla a salir de la rutina creativa? Los primeros lectores quedarán cautivados por las páginas de este libro ilustrado en español sobre la amistad, bellamente ilustrado. Los niños de kindergarten aumentarán sus habilidades de lectura temprana, comprensión y vocabulario a través de palabras en español de alta frecuencia, una historia de rima simple y frases repetitivas....
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All day, Whale swims through the ocean, wearing a poster advertising the big upcoming art exhibition. He visits the eel who wriggles abstract patterns in the sand, the squid who paints with ink, and the hammerhead shark who builds sculptures from salvage. Whale sees his friends' confidence and creativity and wishes he could be an artist too, but he doesn't know what to make and insists he's too ungainly to create art. Then one day, with the unexpected...
13) Luna n'aime pas
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Avec leurs yeux aiguisés, leurs peti ts nez tout frais, et leurs coussinets molletonnés, les minets nous font souvent craquer! Mais s'ils nous font rire, eux ne sont pas toujours de bonne humeur...
Contrairement à son frère Zim (de Zim s'imagine), Luna est un petit misti gris roux et rabougris. Tandis que son félin de frère explore et escalade dans la maison, à
l'aise et bénaise, Luna reste dans son coin à bouder et ronchonner.
La maîtresse...
14) Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo (Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring)
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City, birthplace of her deceased father. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael. The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward - and the thanks of all Mexico. But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return...
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Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon.
16) Thumbelina
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After being kidnapped by an ugly toad, a beautiful girl bigger than a thumb has a series of dreadful experiences before meeting a fairy prince just her size. Includes full page illustrations.
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Porcupine and Badger have always been the best of friends, so when Porcupine finds some yarn in the woods, she makes a present for Badger. And, when Badger finds yarn, she makes a present for Porcupine. The only problem? It's the same yarn-and to finish the gift, they each must unravel the other's creation. An act of kindness turns into a fierce standoff as the friendship frays, can Porcupine and Badger set aside their differences and knit themselves...
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Everyone has had an intriguing moment with an animal-good, bad, happy, sad. I have had enough to fill up an entire lifetime, and I am just getting started. From horses and ponies to frogs and snakes, cats and dogs to macaws and piranhas, I have seen and handled more than my fair share of animals. I have cared for them, bred them, and kept them as pets. In turn, they have taught me invaluable lessons.
And, many times, I have lost them. My family lost...
19) One House
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Crabs with clipboards and bears who build are some of the animals who come together in One House to DIY a new home from start to finish for their friend. Plans are drafted, holes are dug, and construction begins! This board book will delight little ones with its quirky illustrations and rhyming countdown. With teamwork, generosity and some special skills, it's amazing what these critters can accomplish!
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Don't miss... the beach, rainforest finds, limin' in the valley and hanging out in an ecosystem... and that is just book one!
Toucan Jan is a rollicking series of fun rhyming books taking readers on a wave of cool adventures above and below the sea. Life in the Islands is the first in the series and has Toucan Jan meeting up with friends including Mumbles the monkey and Hee Haw the donkey to explore the natural wonders of the islands. Discover...
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