Books with title Tall Tail

Bobo the baby chimp is walking through the jungle. Everyone seems to be taller than he is! So he climbs on top of a lizard, a lion cub, an elephant and even a giraffe in his attempt to be tallest...until he wobbles, and wobbles...and slips! Luckily, mummy is there to rescue him. Bobo realizes that sometimes the size you are is the size you're meant to be!

This is the first in a series of epic short stories. Suddenly whisked into a journey to find a plant that will heal his bent tail, Michael the mouse hurries on a perilous adventure to reach the plant before it is gone! Along the way, he makes several new and interesting friends, crosses rushing rivers, finds golden cities, faces the claws of danger, and much more. The crucial question is, will Michael reach the healing plant in time? This book is a special story of loving your neighbor and the blessing of putting others before yourself.

Bobo the chimp finds that his jungle friends are happy to help him feel tall — but that small is still the perfect size for being safe in Mommy's arms.When you're a tiny chimp like Bobo, it seems that everyone else is bigger than you. Luckily, all his pals, from the lion cub to the elephant to the towering giraffe, let Bobo climb on their shoulders or even their heads to give him a taste of being tall. But what if the eager little guy clambers too high? With endearingly expressive illustrations, Jez Alborough turns a moment of high anxiety into a Mommy-and-Bobo reunion in another irresistible tale of very few words-and very big heart.

The books in the TALL TAILS series are narrated by fictional pet dogs of real historical figures. This clever mix of fact and fiction makes learning about history fun.In this humorous, inventive book, readers hear the story of the Wright brothers' first flight from the perspective of their (fictional) dogWilbur and Orville Wright's pet, Angus, is one of the smallest pooches in Dayton, Ohio. He may be a little dog, but Angus is about to play a big role in history. He'll be by the sides of his owners as they work to develop the first plane. As a matter of fact, Angus is the one who gave them the idea to try to fly!Meanwhile, Angus has escapades of his own along with his buddies, Nibbles (a mouse) and the other neighborhood dogs.

The TALL TAILS series tells important historical stories from the perspectives of the dogs that could have been there. This clever mix of fact and fiction makes learning about the past fun.When Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, is purchased by Meriweather Lewis in the early 1800s, he has no idea of the grand adventure that lies ahead. First Lewis takes Seaman along when he meets President Thomas Jefferson. Then President Jefferson asks Lewis to lead an expedition out west to the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Lewis asks his friend, William Clark, to help. Seaman gets to come, too! Along the way, Seaman keeps a diary and records all that happens on the historic trip.This fictionalized account of Lewis and Clark's journey is humorously conveyed through the eyes of Seaman.

Cuddle up with this adorable sequel to the ever-popular award-winning "Hug". Bobo the chimp is walking through the jungle. He's a small chimp - and everyone seems to be taller than him! So he climbs atop a lizard, a lion cub, an elephant and even a giraffe in his attempt to be tallest. Until he slips...and his mummy comes to the rescue! Bobo realizes he's happy being small after all!; Featuring only five words, this simple tale is touching and perfect for a young child's bedtime read.; Free "Tall" height chart available for trade display purposes.