Theme: Communication

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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My Name Is Elizabeth!

By Book Importer | Published: September 28, 2011

Elizabeth has an excellent pet duck, a loving granddad and a first name that’s just awesome. After all, she’s got a queen named after her! So she’s really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like “Lizzy” and “Beth.” She bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day, when she discovers [...]

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My Name Is Sangoel

By Book Importer | Published: March 30, 2010

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem. Read more about My Name Is Sangoel in WOW Review.

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Hello Hello

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

It used to be, we could only write letters, now we can use the telephone! How will we communicate in the future? Young readers will discover the concept of this great invention along with a quick history of this technological advancement.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Japan, Picture Book » Other Themes: » Comments closed