Books with title Feathers and Fools

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 4/3/2000Pages: 36Reading Level: Age 6 and Up

When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the "right" coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales with slime. Snake needs scales, too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine? The award-winning team of Halfmann and Klein (Little Skink's Tail) reunite to bring animal coverings (and classification) to life in an imaginative way.

Teachers' Choice AwardGold Moonbeam Children's Book Award When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesnt work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the right coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales, but with slime. Snake needs scales too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine? The award-winning team of Halfmann and Klein (Little Skink's Tail) reunite to bring animal coverings (and classification) to life in an imaginative way. Sophia's friends include Duck, Fish, Frog, Ladybug, Polar Bear, Porcupine, Snail, and Snake. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Scientific Classification, Skin Coverings, and Animal Classification. Additional Teaching Activities and Interactive Quizzes are available on the Arbordale Publishing website.

When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn’t work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the “right” coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales, but with slime. Snake needs scales too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine? The award-winning team of Halfmann and Klein (Little Skink’s Tail) reunite to bring animal coverings (and classification) to life in an imaginative way.2010 Moonbeam Award Winner Reviewed by Midwest Book Review, National Writing for Children Center, Good Books for Kids, Examiner.com4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book’s homepageeBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other for their differences. Their fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever. This haunting modern fable reminds readers that with each generation there is renewed hope for understanding and lasting peace. €œBeautifully illustrated, the message is appropriate and necessary for children of all ages.€--Children€™s Book Review Service

In the magical forest of Songland, all of the animals live in love and understanding until a mean bear moves in and snatches the resident bluebird, upsetting the peaceful community. When Songland's biggest animals fail to scare him away, two brave mice step up in an attempt to save the day. Do they have what it takes to protect Songland? Written by a father for his children, Ben and Feathers is a heartfelt tale filled with anticipation, wonder and ultimately triumph, proving that sometimes, with a little creativity, our heroes can appear in the unlikeliest of sizes.

Fur and Feathers is the winner of a Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award. When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the right coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales, but with slime. Snake needs scales too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine? The award-winning team of Halfmann and Klein (Little Skink's Tail) reunite to bring animal coverings (and classification) to life in an imaginative way. Sophia's friends include Duck, Fish, Frog, Ladybug, Polar Bear, Porcupine, Snail, and Snake. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Scientific Classification, Skin Coverings, and Animal Classification. Additional Teaching Activities and Interactive Quizzes are available on the Sylvan Dell Publishing website.

"Feathers and fur don't mix!" squawk a pair of ducks when they see Tuesday the Cat licking his chops over a nest of eggs. But when Tuesday sees the eggs in danger from a storm, he takes heroic action, and life-long friendships result in spite of major differences! This heartwarming story was inspired by real events in the author's own neighborhood, and yes, Tuesday the cat and the now-grown ducks are still the best of friends.

Have you ever been told, “No, you can’t do that? “ Have you been told, “That is impossible”, just because it has never been done before? The dreamers among us have taken us to bottom of the ocean and to the moon and back. Impossible dreamers think outside the box. They are not afraid to ask, “Why not?” They are not afraid to imagine. They trust each other’s instincts to share their idea of what could be. Meet Kabish. He is a fish who wants to fly. Even though he has the whole ocean at his disposal, he feels there is something missing. He wants to see the world from a bird’s eye view. He is a fish who is a land lover! Then there is Bailey, a real birdbrain who hears ‘the sky’s the limit’ as a curse. He would love to see what the undersea world has to offer. How can he go? Both Kabish and Bailey try to trespass to places forbidden to them. They realize the danger of going alone. Fish are just not built for the sky, and birds are just not meant to swim. But what would happen if they didn’t try to go alone? Read what happens when impossible dreamers scheme together. See what happens when friends trust their gut and each other.

Seraphina Orielle, an adolescent angel of foresight, had yet to master her gift when her first vision came to pass. Deciding to seek out the handsome young man so real within her mind, she found Cole alone in a glade. Their chemistry was spellbinding, and soon Sera found herself hopelessly head over heels—until the day she discovered her love’s true nature. Inconsolable, she fled, unknowingly leaving him to face a pivotal crossroad in his life alone… A hundred years later, with the grueling initiation into the underworld behind him, Cole epitomizes sarcastic indifference. When not busy serving his malevolent master, he spends his time topside causing trouble in the human realm.Until Fate returns an angel to his doorstep.United once more, the star-crossed soul mates struggle to get it right, all the while dodging outside opposition closing in at every turn. With wild adventures abounding and heartbreaking trials to boot, Sera and Cole embark on a journey to the precipice of epic devotion.