Theme: animal

Little Devils

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Robert J. Blake shines a light on a little-known animal.Burnie, Winnie and Big Stanley are three Tasmanian devil pups growing up in the wild. Along with their mother, they make one happy family. Since the pups are still so small, Mum does all the hunting. But one night, Mum doesnt come home and the pups [...]

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Hockey Animals

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

What better way to introduce your child to the action-packed world of hockey than through a new series of books aimed at the youngest of hockey fans? This great series introduces essential early concepts through the fun and entertaining world of hockey. Count players, sticks, and Stanley Cups; explore the colours of the rainbow through [...]

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Tom the Tamer

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Tom’s father is afraid of animals. The father learns through Tom’s creativity and courage that he can conquer his fear.

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The Witch’s Revenge

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Two months after she saved the Eye of Lornish, a large white stone that prevents the magical kingdom of Mor from being discovered, Morag is adjusting to life in the secret northern kingdom. But dark dreams trouble her, and a series of unsolved robberies proves that even with the protection of her friends—Shona the dragon, [...]

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Talk, Talk, Squawk!

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Find out what animals say to each other when they think humans aren’t listening! From amorous stink bugs to territorial dogs, from wise old elephants to monkeys with a grudge, “Talk, Talk, Squawk!” has everything you need to know about animals and how and why they communicate. Covering topics of mating, predation, language, territory and [...]

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The Pet Shop Revolution

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

A fearless fur and feather escape. Viva la revolution! Mr. Walnut just might be the world’s meanest pet shop owner! His pet shop is cold and dark, and the animals all live in very small cages. When a little girl named Mina can’t find her pet bunny, she’s sure that she must have gotten scooped [...]

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Once in a Wood: Ten Tales from Aesop

By Book Importer | Published: November 16, 2011

A retelling of ten fables by Aesop, including “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Crow and the Water Jug,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.”

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Greece, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Musicians of Bremen: A Tale From Germany

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

A tongue-in-cheek retelling of a favorite folktale follows the adventures of Donkey, Dog, Cat, and Rooster, four worn-out farm animals who seek their fortunes as musicians and find a comfortable robber’s den in the woods.

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Six Crowns: Trundle’s Quest

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Trundle doesn’t think he’s an adventurer. He’s a lamplighter. He likes everything safe and cozy, and that’s the way things are in his peaceful part of the Sundered Lands. Until Esmeralda barrels through his door. Esmeralda, a princess with a knack for magic and for finding trouble, is convinced that Trundle is the only one [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Friends: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

What makes a camel friends with a Vietnamese pig?  Or a wild polar bear with a sled dog?   In a young preschool book, Catherine Thimmesh makes us wonder at the truth and mystery of unlikely animal friendships.  Because the stories behind these friendships are true, not contrived, they not only give readers insight into animals, [...]

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