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Books in BERT'S ADVENTURES series

  • Mia the Mosquito's Book of Dirty Tricks

    Rebecca Johnson

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Aug. 1, 2015)
    WhatÂ’s that buzzing by? ItÂ’s Mia the mosquito, and sheÂ’s about to take readers along on the mosquito metamorphosis from egg to a full-grown flyer. Readers will follow Mia as she gives tips and tricks to young mosquitos as they start life in the water, grow from a larva to a pupa, and finally emerge as a long-legged mosquito. This book introduces readers to the concept of life cycles and ecosystems through engaging, age-appropriate text. Even the most reluctant readers will be hooked by the brilliant images, funny tricks, and easy-to-read diagram. MiaÂ’s story of growth and transformation invites readers to deepen their understanding of life science topics while learning fun facts about this pesky pest.
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  • Dylan's Dragonfly Dance

    Rebecca Johnson

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Join the dragonfly dance with Dylan as he embarks on his life-changing adventure as a dragonfly! Readers will be fascinated by DylanÂ’s transformation from an egg, to a nymph, to a beautiful, colorful dragonfly. This book combines fact and fiction as DylanÂ’s life cycle unfolds from page to page. Readers will learn the differences between where nymphs and dragonflies live, what they eat, and how they act. The text is relatable and engaging, addressing important elementary life sciences curricula. Vivid visuals and a life cycle diagram make this dragonfly adventure come alive.
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  • Abby's Adventures: Christmas Carol ... and Little Miss Scrooge

    Suzanne Ridolfi

    Paperback (Eifrig Publishing, Nov. 9, 2011)
    It is almost Christmas, and Abby is filled with the sounds, smells, and joy of the season. When a snooty classmate mocks her, Abby asks Santa to help young Olivia fill her Christmas barometer and find the true meaning of the holiday. As she doses off that night, little Miss Scrooge encounters a familiar-looking fairy and embarks on a journey to her Christmas past, present, and future. Will it be too late for Olivia to realize that compassion and giving are what the holidays are really all about?
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  • Milo goes to Town

    Maureen Fitzwater

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 8, 2013)
    Following on from Milo's last adventure "Milo's First Day at School", this book tells the tale of Milo and Billy Bug, and their naughty adventure into Town. They knew that they were forbidden to go there without their parents, but Milo and Billy decided that lying to their parents was the only way that they could start their adventure, and everything was going to be okay, or was it?
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  • Beany Goes to Camp

    Susan Wojciechowski

    Paperback (Demco Media, July 1, 2005)
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  • Beany - Not Beanhead

    Susan Wojciechowski, Suanna Natti

    Paperback (Demco Media, July 1, 2005)
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  • Beany Goes To Camp

    Susan Wojciechowski, Susanna Natti

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 10, 2005)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Beany and her bossy friend, Carol Ann, brave a buggy world of morning bugle calls, rowdy mess halls, and scary swim tests, while discovering the true meaning of camp spirit.
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  • Neptune's Trident - Astro's Adventures Pocket Edition

    Susan Day

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 17, 2016)
    Arrr! Me, Hearties! Avast ya pack of seadogs! It’s Captain Black from the wicked pirate catfish gang. I’m here to tell yas about a new book that stars me and me gang. Neptune's Trident it be called! There’s a lot of dogs in it too but don’t let that put ya off.You see, me and that evil genius cat, Speed Bump Charlie, steal Neptune’s Trident. Neptune you sees is powerless without it and me and the old alley cat plan to take over all the oceans and all the seas. I want to rule as an all-powerful being and Speed Bump Charlie wants a never-ending supply of fish to eat! Astro and the rest of da mutts get caught up with some slippery characters as they try to foil our brilliant plans. Arrr! Join the mystery and suspense in this fantastic children’s book. You’ll meet Neptune, the nuttiest god in the world, a small, but delicious crab and there’s even a special appearance from the Ugliest Dog in the World, Icky. So, what are you waiting for me hearties! Get reading and if this book doesn’t give you the biggest belly laugh you’ve had in a while I’ll eat me pirate hat!Translation for non-pirates:Neptune's Trident is the next tale in the Astro's Adventures series. Neptune has lost his trident and without it he can't protect his kingdom under the sea. He calls on our brave team of dogs to help him find it. What he doesn't know is that it has been stolen by the wicked genius Speed Bump Charlie and a gang of evil pirate catfish. They want to use it to take over the oceans and rule the seas. This fun children's book takes us on a slightly wet journey of sea monsters, hammerhead guards and a little crab floating on a raft of rubbish.
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  • On the Trail of a Spy

    G. D. Lehmann

    Hardcover (Clc Pubns, Dec. 1, 1987)
    During a summer holiday in the Himalayan foothills, a young Indian girl, her younger brother, and two friends set out to uncover the disguise of a suspected spy.
  • Astro's Adventures. The Golden Treasure

    Susan Day

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 30, 2011)
    A secret organisation exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. It is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few! In this fun children's book, The Golden Treasure, our dedicated operatives are sent to find a secret treasure which has been stolen by the evil cat, Speed Bump Charlie. So secret is the Golden Treasure that the operatives are not even told what it is. They are simply told that it will find them at a cat show! But what about the new puppy recruits? Will their special skills and enthusiasm be a match for the wicked cunning of Speed Bump Charlie? Will Commander Rocky be buried alive? And will our team return the Golden Treasure safely to its rightful home?
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  • Cat Can Fly

    Rebecca Purcell

    Board book (Tiny Seed Publishing, Sept. 1, 2020)
    Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and finds he can fly! He teams up with Bird for a flying adventure over trees and seas. With colorful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat’s Adventures series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to enable new readers to enjoy and develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages! It features large type and easy words, paired with sweet and simple illustrations that will help beginning readers decode the story.
  • Cat Goes Fast

    Rebecca Purcell

    Board book (Tiny Seed Publishing, Oct. 1, 2020)
    Cat loves riding his skateboard, and he can ride it in so many ways: fast, slow, up, down, and he can even do flips! With colorful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat’s Adventures series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to enable new readers to enjoy and develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!