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Books in Early Bird Nature Books series

  • Brave Little Camper: Interactive Children's Sound Book

    Carmen Crowe, Cottage Door Press, Jen Taylor

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Join Little Camper on an adventure with the look and feel of a classic childrens book. Youll hear a variety of forest-animal sounds as Little Camper spends the night in the forest for the very first time. Picture icons cue little ones to press the button and plays the sound effects.
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  • A Seed Is Sleepy:

    Dianna Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 4, 2014)
    This gorgeous book from award winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it perfect reading material at home or in the classroom.
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  • A Butterfly Is Patient:

    Dianna Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 3, 2015)
    From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for the classroom!
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  • An Egg Is Quiet:

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, March 4, 2014)
    This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.
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  • A Butterfly Is Patient

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, May 18, 2011)
    The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle!
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  • A Rock Is Lively

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, Aug. 4, 2015)
    From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Nest Is Noisy comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis Lazuli to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
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  • Laugh & Sing: Silly Animal Songs

    Cottage Door Press, Scarlett Wing, Yi-Hsuan Wu

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, Oct. 8, 2019)
    Toddlers and preschoolers can sing along with the fun melodies in this charming songbook. Read along with the fun new lyrics to popular children's songs and you will be singing and laughing for hours! Featuring a wooden inlay and sturdy construction, giving it a vintage feel, this book is sure to delight while teaching an appreciation for both music and together time. Perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing and play along. Laugh & Sing is sure to be a family favorite. Follow along through the book's lyrics for the melodies played by the buttons! Sing-Along with 10 playtime songs paired with adorable illustrations An icon on each page corresponds with the correct melody button, providing an opportunity to practice matching and fine motor skills All of our Early Bird Songbooks are designed for curious little ones to explore alone or with their grown-up Songs include Please note that audio buttons play melodies only, without a singing voice
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  • Sweet Little Unicorn: Interactive Children's Sound Book

    Robin Rose, Cottage Door Press, Kat Uno

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Look under the Rainbow! It's a baby unicorn! Go exploring with the newest baby unicorn! As you read this new unicorn's adventure, picture icons will prompt you to press the buttons and play the sound effects. The sturdy handle attached is just right for little hands, at home or on the go. Unicorn fun for little ones! Perfect for every little unicorn lover and birthday party themed unicorn adventures! Listen to fun sayings and sounds from our new baby unicorn Sturdy board book with colorful illustrations gets toddlers excited for a magical adventure Take-along handle for little hands to carry wherever they go Part of the Early Bird Sound Books collection from Cottage Door Press
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  • A Beetle Is Shy

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 5, 2016)
    The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries.
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  • Brave Little Red: Interactive Children's Sound Book

    Robin Rose, Cottage Door Press, Gabriele Antonini

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Little Red to the rescue! Little Red is a fire truck that lives at fire station 218 with his best friend Spot. Follow-along little red and spot hear the alarm ring and go on rescue missions. As you read the story about the fire truck, picture icons will prompt you to press the buttons and play the sound effects. The sturdy handle is just right for little hands, at home or on the go. Explore along with the Brave Little Red and his barking puppy friend! Perfect for all little fire truck lovers! Can help babies and toddlers get acquainted with new friendly animals in their home Listen to fun sounds of the spots bark, the fire alarm rining at the firehouse and the engine sirens of the fire-truck Sturdy board book with colorful illustrations get toddlers excited for a magical adventure Take-along handle for little hands to carry wherever they go Part of the Early Bird Sound Books collection from Cottage Door Press
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  • A Seed Is Sleepy

    Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 1, 2007)
    Award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.
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  • Manatees

    Frank J. Staub

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, June 1, 1998)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and endangered status of this gentle sea animal that is a relative of the elephant
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