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  • Leopard & Silkie: One Boy's Quest to Save the Seal Pups

    Brenda Peterson, Robin Lindsey

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), April 24, 2012)
    In the Pacific Northwest, concerned volunteers become seal sitters, keeping vigil over the vulnerable baby seals that are left on the shore while their mothers hunt for food. Surviving in the animal kingdom is never easy and this informative picture book gives a first-hand look at what baby seals are up against. With its emphasis on human compassion, this true account teaches children to appreciate the natural world by helping in any way they can. The star of the book is six year old Miles, who organizes his own rescue mission to help the seals survive.
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  • Carl and the Sick Puppy

    Alexandra Day

    Paperback (Square Fish, June 5, 2012)
    Taking care of a sick child is not easy, and it's no different for Carl. When he agrees to care for Daddy Dog's sick puppy, Carl is run ragged by Puppy's demands.
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  • Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse: Starring Harry

    Thea Feldman, George Selden, Olga Ivanov, Aleksey Ivanov, Aleksey & Olga Ivanov, Garth Williams

    Paperback (Square Fish, Nov. 8, 2011)
    Harry Cat loves the theater. One night he jumps in and lands a part in a big Broadway play. But now Tucker Mouse is home alone and misses him terribly. How will Harry find time for his friend Tucker?
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  • Black Beauty Stolen!

    Susan Hill, Anna Sewell, Bill Farnsworth

    Paperback (Square Fish, May 10, 2011)
    Black Beauty has been stolen! He's taken far away from his home by a mean man who plans to sell him. Will Black Beauty escape and find his way home? The beloved Black Beauty returns in this new story created especially for beginning readers.
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  • Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Friendship

    Martin Springett, Isobel Springett

    Paperback (Square Fish, Feb. 10, 2015)
    When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own.What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship. Kate successfully raises Pippin to be an independent deer, and Pippin always returns from the forest to visit her best friend.With simple text and stunning photographs, Kate and Pippin, and their one-of-a-kind friendship, come to life in an irresistible way!
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  • Carl and the Baby Duck

    Alexandra Day

    Hardcover (Square Fish, May 10, 2011)
    Mama Duck has lost one of her ducklings. Where could Baby Duck be? Mama Duck asks Carl for help. Will Carl be able to find Baby Duck? Alexandra Day's ever-popular dog, Carl, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers.
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  • Kate & Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story

    Martin Springett, Isobel Springett

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), Feb. 28, 2012)
    When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own.What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship. Kate successfully raises Pippin to be an independent deer, and Pippin always returns from the forest to visit her best friend.With simple text and stunning photographs, Kate and Pippin, and their one-of-a-kind friendship, come to life in an irresistible way!
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  • The Wind in the Willows: A Fine Welcome

    Kenneth Grahame, Susan Hill, Michael Hague

    Hardcover (Square Fish, April 2, 2013)
    Mole lives alone deep underground until one fine day he dares to go up. He is shy and afraid of water, but he soon meets a friendly Water Rat who composes a poem as the story progresses. Will Mole run away or face his fears? This reader is the perfect introduction to Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in the Willows, with illustrations by Michael Hague.
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  • Max Plants a Seed: A Book About the Life Cycle of a Sunflower

    Kerry Dinmont

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Introduces readers to Max's day of planting a seed. Discusses the concept of a sunflower's life cycle through Max's planting experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
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  • Castle: How It Works

    David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

    Hardcover (David Macaulay Studio, Sept. 18, 2012)
    Take a tour of a medieval castle.Every part of the castle has a function. Walls keep the enemy out. Towers protect the lord and the soldiers. From the moat and portcullis to the great hall and dungeon, see how a castle works as an enemy army tries to storm the walls. Castle: How It Works is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012
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  • Peter's Bus Ride: A Book About Bus Safety

    Kerry Dinmont

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Introduces readers to Peter and how he rides the bus to and from school. Discusses bus safety on and off the bus. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.
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  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Kristen L. Depken, Linda Karl

    Hardcover (Square Fish, Sept. 9, 2014)
    Based on the classic animated movie, this easy-to-read version of the familiar story is perfect for the holidays.Rudolph is a different kind of reindeer: he has a red nose that glows! When all the other reindeer laugh at him, Rudolph runs away. But when a big storm comes on Christmas Eve, Rudolph is the only one who can save Christmas.
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