Hide and Snake
Author: Keith Baker
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780152339869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA brightly colored snake challenges readers to a game of hide and seek as he hides among familiar objects.
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There’s a Snake in My School! (Read aloud by David Walliams)
Author: David Walliams
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2016-10-06
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0008172730
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.
The Year of the Snake
Author: Oliver Chin
Publisher: Immedium
Published: 2012-11-27
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1597020389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSuzie wants to prove to everyone that snakes have what it takes! This helpful serpent’s misison to rewrite social stereotypes celebrates the new year. Suzie is a young serpent who seeks high-flying adventure. The girl Lily befriends the snake, much to her grandparents' chagrin. However, Suzie aims to shed others' negative perceptions of snakes. Can she prove her versatility to Lily's family and the neighboring animals? And what will Suzie do when the wisest choice is to lie low? 2013 was The Year of the Snake. When others doubt her, can Suzie show that an adaptable attitude can overcome all obstacles? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year. Suzie’s rollercoaster ride to discover her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Kids love identifying with how each animal embarks on a unique quest to discover his or her own character: Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, lovers of serpents and dragons. Teachers appreciate how Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is the only English series on each of the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Librarians like how it one of the longest-running children's book series featuring Asian American themes. Now readers everywhere can enjoy these entertaining and original tales. - - - "The book is gorgeously illustrated by Jennifer Wood in lush pastels... The heartwarming story about overcoming misconceptions resounds in any culture. It also doesn’t hurt that the heroine is playful and enjoys being a little girl’s jump rope. Despite the scales and fangs, Suzie is a snake with a heart of gold". - Sampan "In The Year of the Snake, Chin has managed to weave an adventurous story of friendship and acceptance into an important cultural lesson about the Chinese Zodiac... As a Teacher Librarian, I am continually searching for books that have a positive message as well as captivating illustrations, and The Year of the Snake is just that! - Julie Griffin, Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
Small Green Snake
Author: Libba Moore Gray
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 1997-09-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780531070901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite his mother's warning not to wander, Small Green Snake wiggles away to investigate the new sound from across the garden wall.
Verdi (copy 2)
Author: Janell Cannon
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9780152010287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYoung Verdi doesn't want to grow up to be big and green. He likes bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns as green as the leaves on the trees, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn't mean he has to stop being himself. Full color.
Duckworth, the Difficult Child
Author: Michael Sussman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2019-06-18
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 1534405135
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuckworth’s parents think he is a difficult child, so when a snake slides right up and swallows him whole, his parents don’t believe him! What’s poor Duckworth to do? Duckworth is a difficult child. At least that’s what his parents think. So when Duckworth tries to explain that a gigantic snake slithered out of his closet, his parents insist it’s all in his head—he is far too old to be imagining such nonsense. (And will he please do his chores?) But even when the cobra slides right up and swallows Duckworth whole, his parents remain unconvinced! (Where did he find that snake costume, and will he please put it away?) What’s poor Duckworth to do when his parents just won’t listen? With nods to the deliciously dark humor of Edward Gorey, Florence Parry Heide, and Jon Klassen, Michael Sussman and Júlia Sardà empathize with children everywhere who must find ways to deal with their difficult parents.
Snakes on a Train
Author: Kathryn Dennis
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 2019-01-08
Total Pages: 19
ISBN-13: 1250242274
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn adorable picture book full of sibilant sounds and other word play, Snakes on a Train is as fun for parents as it is for kids, and sure to be a read-aloud hit. The conductor takes the tickets as the snakes start crawling on. The tracks are checked, the whistle blows. It's time to move along. Hissssssssssss goes the sound of the train.
Stories about Snakes
Author: Brothers Grimm
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Published: 2020-10-02
Total Pages: 5
ISBN-13: 8726591049
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you want to read not only one but three stories about snakes? Then you have chosen the right Brothers Grimm’s folktale. It is about small children getting along with snakes which eventually gift the children with some golden jewelries and crowns. But then the idyll gets interrupted either by the children’s parents or by something else quite unexpected. If you want to find out what happens in each story, read "Stories about Snakes". Children and adults alike, immerse yourselves into Grimm’s world of folktales and legends! Come, discover the little-known tales and treasured classics in this collection of 200 fairytales. Brothers Grimm are probably the best-known storytellers in the world. Some of their most popular fairy tales are "Cinderella", "Beauty and the Beast" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and there is hardly anybody who has not grown up with the adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Snow White. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s exceptional literature legacy consists of recorded German and European folktales and legends. Their collections have been translated into all European languages in their lifetime and into every living language today.
The Greedy Python
Author: Richard Buckley
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 2015-05-19
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 1481419595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA snake is too greedy for his own good in this book and CD package illustrated by children’s book legend Eric Carle and narrated by award-winning actor Stanley Tucci. In this classic picture book from Richard Buckley and Eric Carle that includes a CD with audio narration by Stanley Tucci, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the eaten animals befriend one another in the belly of the snake, where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. This humorous tale about manners, respect, and friendship will delight readers—and listeners!
National Geographic Readers: Snakes
Author: Melissa Stewart
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 2011-07-05
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1426309910
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThey’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
