Author: Paul Gude
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423163039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
From the instant she sees him at the water hole, Elephant is curious about Giraffe. And while Giraffe doesn't have much to say, Elephant is more than happy to make the first move. From inviting herself to bake pretzels with Giraffe to ordering him around while playing pirates, Elephant s bold and brassy style takes some getting used to. But still waters run deep and silent Giraffe seems to have no problem making himself heard. The result is a friend for the ages.
When Elephant Met Giraffe
Author: Paul Gude
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423163039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
From the instant she sees him at the water hole, Elephant is curious about Giraffe. And while Giraffe doesn't have much to say, Elephant is more than happy to make the first move. From inviting herself to bake pretzels with Giraffe to ordering him around while playing pirates, Elephant s bold and brassy style takes some getting used to. But still waters run deep and silent Giraffe seems to have no problem making himself heard. The result is a friend for the ages.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423163039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
From the instant she sees him at the water hole, Elephant is curious about Giraffe. And while Giraffe doesn't have much to say, Elephant is more than happy to make the first move. From inviting herself to bake pretzels with Giraffe to ordering him around while playing pirates, Elephant s bold and brassy style takes some getting used to. But still waters run deep and silent Giraffe seems to have no problem making himself heard. The result is a friend for the ages.
I Want to Be Somebody New!
Author: Robert Lopshire
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385754531
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Spot, the beloved hero of Put Me in the Zoo, is back in another Beginner Book classic. When Spot grows tired of doing tricks in the circus, he decides to turn into another animal. But what kind? An elephant? An elephant is too big. A giraffe? A giraffe is too tall. How about a mouse? Can Spot’s friends help him see that the very best thing to be is himself? I Want to Be Somebody New! is a spot-on tale of individuality and friendship. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. "Spot changes from elephant to giraffe to mouse, trying to find a new identity, but discovers that every animal shape has its drawbacks. This intelligent, cheerful sequel, with its simple rhyming text, lives up to the reputation of its predecessor." —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385754531
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Spot, the beloved hero of Put Me in the Zoo, is back in another Beginner Book classic. When Spot grows tired of doing tricks in the circus, he decides to turn into another animal. But what kind? An elephant? An elephant is too big. A giraffe? A giraffe is too tall. How about a mouse? Can Spot’s friends help him see that the very best thing to be is himself? I Want to Be Somebody New! is a spot-on tale of individuality and friendship. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. "Spot changes from elephant to giraffe to mouse, trying to find a new identity, but discovers that every animal shape has its drawbacks. This intelligent, cheerful sequel, with its simple rhyming text, lives up to the reputation of its predecessor." —Publishers Weekly
A to Zoo
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Giraffe Asks For Help
Author: Nyasha M. Chikowore
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433839652
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Gary the Giraffe is finally six years old, which means he is old enough to reach the leaves on the trees all by himself! Except…he tries and tries, but simply can’t reach on his own. With a little guidance from his friends, Gary learns that it’s okay to ask for help. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on discussing help-seeking and independence in children.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433839652
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Gary the Giraffe is finally six years old, which means he is old enough to reach the leaves on the trees all by himself! Except…he tries and tries, but simply can’t reach on his own. With a little guidance from his friends, Gary learns that it’s okay to ask for help. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on discussing help-seeking and independence in children.
A Giraffe Did One
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410310051
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410310051
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Readers have to figure out just exactly what it is these animals are doing. A fun reminder on good manners.
Remembering Nayeche and the Gray Bull Engiro
Author: Mustafa Kemal Mirzeler
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442626313
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Since the 1990s, Mirzeler has travelled to East Africa to apprentice with storytellers. Remembering Nayeche and the Gray Bull Engiro is both an account of his experience listening to these storytellers and of how oral tradition continues to evolve in the modern world.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442626313
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Since the 1990s, Mirzeler has travelled to East Africa to apprentice with storytellers. Remembering Nayeche and the Gray Bull Engiro is both an account of his experience listening to these storytellers and of how oral tradition continues to evolve in the modern world.
Armadillo and Hare and the Flamingo Affair
Author: Jeremy Strong
Publisher: David Fickling Books
ISBN: 1788452178
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
SMALL TALES FROM THE BIG FORESTArmadillo is quite grumpy. Hare is rather cheerful. Despite their differences, they are very best friends.One day, something unusual happens. A glitzy new neighbour appears - singing, dancing, and turning the Big Forest upside down!It's Flamingo - a flamboyant new friend for Armadillo and Hare!
Publisher: David Fickling Books
ISBN: 1788452178
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
SMALL TALES FROM THE BIG FORESTArmadillo is quite grumpy. Hare is rather cheerful. Despite their differences, they are very best friends.One day, something unusual happens. A glitzy new neighbour appears - singing, dancing, and turning the Big Forest upside down!It's Flamingo - a flamboyant new friend for Armadillo and Hare!
Building a House for Diversity
Author: R Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781400232413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Building a House for Diversity begins with a short fable about how a friendship between two animals is threatened when the house built for a tall, skinny giraffe cannot accommodate a broad, bulky elephant.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781400232413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Building a House for Diversity begins with a short fable about how a friendship between two animals is threatened when the house built for a tall, skinny giraffe cannot accommodate a broad, bulky elephant.
South-African Folk-Tales
Author: James A. Honey
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
This collection of folktales from South Africa has been put together the author says, not for scholarship but for a love of the sunny country where he was born. Some stories originate from Dutch sources, and some have several versions. Most are tales told by the bushmen.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
This collection of folktales from South Africa has been put together the author says, not for scholarship but for a love of the sunny country where he was born. Some stories originate from Dutch sources, and some have several versions. Most are tales told by the bushmen.
Monkey Face
Author:
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780819308627
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When Monkey shows his drawing to his friends, each one suggests a slight change.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780819308627
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
When Monkey shows his drawing to his friends, each one suggests a slight change.