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  • The unkind buffalo: Little stories, big lessons

    Jacqui Shepherd

    Paperback (Awareness Publishing, May 1, 2018)
    A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLSThe unkind buffalo is a colourful picture book with an entertaining story about Bertus the buffalo who is always finding faults in others. It shows that it is better to see the good in others instead of the bad, and to encourage rather than criticise. Join Bertus in this African bush adventure and find out what makes him change his unkind ways.A great gift for any child! The unkind buffalo is one of the ten books in the exciting Animal Adventures series by popular children’s author Jacqui Shepherd. Each book features a different animal character and highlights an important life lesson through the story. The charming, full-colour illustrations by Dana Espag and Tanja Dunstan bring the stories to life. The simple and accessible language makes these books suitable for both first- and second-language learners. They are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves. The 10 titles in the series are: Eddie gets a fright! The rabbit and the fox Jojo’s journey Wally gets a tummy ache! The proud old owl The little grey horse who loved to run The monkey who wanted to be different Pinky breaks the rules Ruby right The unkind buffalo. Read them all! By relating to the delightful animal characters featured in these stories children will not only be entertained but also be encouraged to adopt values and attitudes that will help them in their daily lives. Other series by Jacqui Shepherd include: Bug stories Sea stories Farm-tastic. Follow our Awareness Publishing Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this and other series.
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  • Ducks and Ducklings

    Natalie K Humphrey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Ducks are found in nearly every country around the world, which means most people can recognize these quacking creatures and their ducklings. While ducklings usually learn to swim only a few days after they've hatched, there's still a lot for them to learn from their mothers before they're ready to go out on their own. Through this book's easy-to-read low-ATOS text, young readers will learn how a duckling goes from downy soft to feathered friend. Featuring full-page colored photographs and a photo glossary, this book is perfect for early learners ready to discover new things.
  • Rabbits and Kits

    Natalie K Humphrey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    More than half of the world's rabbit population is found in North America, and that makes for a lot of kits. This common creature can move its ears independently and uses this skill to hear if a hungry predator is coming from any direction. This low-ATOS book helps readers learn how a fluffy kit grows into a fluffier rabbit that they might keep as a pet or see hopping around outside. With full-page photographs, an accessible photo-based glossary, and easy-to-read narrative, this book will help early readers get excited about learning and reading.
  • Pepper's Forest Adventure

    Hannah Jardine, Clever Publishing, Zoe Waring

    Board book (Clever Publishing, Feb. 11, 2020)
    Join Pepper the panda on an educational adventure as he explores his habitat. As the cute and lovable Pepper meets other animals, he (and readers) learn fun, simple facts about life in a bamboo forest. Young children will love reading about Pepper's encounters with Maisy the mountain cat, Sophie the scaly snake, and others who share their home with pandas. Kids will also enjoy playing with with the panda-shaped board book, that is sturdy enough to handle rough and tumble preschool play.Fun facts include what each animal looks like, what they eat, and more.The sturdy, shaped pages are easy for tiny hands to grasp and help promote the development of fine motor skills.Each book in the Animal Adventures series is die-cut to be shaped like adorable, recognizable, and interesting animals. Collect them all!
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  • Dolphins and Calves

    Mike Rodrigo-Gomez

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 17, 2017)
    Describes the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of dolphins and their calves.
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  • Owls and Owlets

    Gustavo Strigiformes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 17, 2017)
    Describes the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of owls and their owlets.
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  • The little grey horse who loved to run: Little stories, big lessons

    Jacqui Shepherd

    Paperback (Awareness Publishing, May 1, 2018)
    A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLSThe little grey horse who loved to run is a colourful picture book with an entertaining story about a little grey horse who is unhappy because she does not fit in with the other horses on the farm. It shows that everyone is special and that there is nothing wrong with being different. Join the little grey horse on her thrilling adventure to find out how she accepts being different and becomes a very happy horse.A great gift for any child! The little grey horse who loved to run is one of the ten books in the exciting Animal Adventures series by popular children’s author Jacqui Shepherd. Each book features a different animal character and highlights an important life lesson through the story. The charming, full-colour illustrations by Dana Espag and Tanja Dunstan bring the stories to life. The simple and accessible language makes these books suitable for both first- and second-language learners. They are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves. The 10 titles in the series are: Eddie gets a fright! The rabbit and the fox Jojo’s journey Wally gets a tummy ache! The proud old owl The little grey horse who loved to run The monkey who wanted to be different Pinky breaks the rules Ruby right The unkind buffalo. Read them all! By relating to the delightful animal characters featured in these stories children will not only be entertained but also be encouraged to adopt values and attitudes that will help them in their daily lives. Other series by Jacqui Shepherd include: Bug stories Sea stories Farm-tastic. Follow our Awareness Publishing Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this and other series.
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  • Ducks and Ducklings

    Natalie K Humphrey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Ducks are found in nearly every country around the world, which means most people can recognize these quacking creatures and their ducklings. While ducklings usually learn to swim only a few days after they've hatched, there's still a lot for them to learn from their mothers before they're ready to go out on their own. Through this book's easy-to-read low-ATOS text, young readers will learn how a duckling goes from downy soft to feathered friend. Featuring full-page colored photographs and a photo glossary, this book is perfect for early learners ready to discover new things.
  • Pigs and Piglets

    Emilia Hendrix

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Describes the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and family life of pigs and their piglets.
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  • The monkey who wanted to be different: Little stories, big lessons

    Jacqui Shepherd

    Paperback (Awareness Publishing, May 1, 2018)
    A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLSThe monkey who wanted to be different is a colourful picture book with an entertaining story about Matthew the monkey who does not like being a monkey and wants to be a more interesting animal. It highlights the importance of self-acceptance. It shows that you need to like yourself and be proud of who you are. Join Matthew on his adventures in the African bush to find out how he comes to not only accept who he is but to like himself too.A great gift for any child! The monkey who wanted to be different is one of the ten books in the exciting Animal Adventures series by popular children’s author Jacqui Shepherd. Each book features a different animal character and highlights an important life lesson through the story. The charming, full-colour illustrations by Dana Espag and Tanja Dunstan bring the stories to life. The simple and accessible language makes these books suitable for both first- and second-language learners. They are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves. The 10 titles in the series are: Eddie gets a fright! The rabbit and the fox Jojo’s journey Wally gets a tummy ache! The proud old owl The little grey horse who loved to run The monkey who wanted to be different Pinky breaks the rules Ruby right The unkind buffalo. Read them all! By relating to the delightful animal characters featured in these stories children will not only be entertained but also be encouraged to adopt values and attitudes that will help them in their daily lives. Other series by Jacqui Shepherd include: Bug stories Sea stories Farm-tastic. Follow our Awareness Publishing Facebook page for the latest news and updates on this and other series.
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  • Goats and Kids

    Natalie K Humphrey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Every goat has its own special accent and mother goats use it to pick their babies out of the crowd. It doesn't take long from the moment they're born for these playful creatures to start bounding and causing mischief. Your readers will delve into beautiful full-page photographs of the fun-filled life of a goat, starting from their very first steps to adulthood on a farm and high in the mountains. Low-ATOS text helps young readers learn and explore how goats make their families.
  • Cows and Calves

    Natalie K Humphrey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Mother cows never forget their calves and take care of them even when they're all grown up. Farmers say mother cows will often pamper their children in the fields, staying close to their families long into adulthood. This absorbing text explores how cows raise their calves on the farm and how the farmers help them do it. Young readers are encouraged to learn about these friendly farm animals through full-page photographs and easy-to-read language, all designed to teach how fun it is to learn new things.