Whooo Knew?

Whooo Knew?

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781713746706

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"How do owls see in the dark? Can owls spin their heads all the way around? Why do owls puke? These and other questions are answered along with some extra information provided by the owls themselves!"--OCLC.


The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

Author: Annette Whipple

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1641601698

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Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.


Owling

Owling

Author: Mark Wilson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1612129633

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From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh’s beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds’ silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.


Wesley the Owl

Wesley the Owl

Author: Stacey O'Brien

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-08-19

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1416551735

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Chronicles the author's rescue of an abandoned barn owlet, from her efforts to resuscitate and raise the young owl through their nineteen years together, during which the author made key discoveries about owl behavior.


Look Whooo's Counting

Look Whooo's Counting

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780590683203

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A Caldecott Honor artist asks the reader to find numbers that are transformed into animal shapes and hidden in the illustrations.


The Fan Who Knew Too Much

The Fan Who Knew Too Much

Author: Anthony Heilbut

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 037540080X

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An exploration of American culture celebrates subjects ranging from the birth of the soap opera and the obsessiveness of modern fandom to the outing of gay church members and the influence of German exiles.


Pecan Pie Baby

Pecan Pie Baby

Author: Jacqueline Woodson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-10-17

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0147511283

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A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born? “[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist “Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews


The Owl Who Asks Why

The Owl Who Asks Why

Author: Michelle Garcia Andersen

Publisher: Page Street Kids

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781645671534

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Little Owl and Little Wolf have so many questions for their parents. “Why can’t we move our eyes?” “When will I no longer be a pup?” But owls don’t ask “Why?” They ask “Whooo?” And wolves don’t ask “When?” They ask “Hoooow?” Mom and Dad say it’s silly to even consider asking those sorts of questions. Feeling teased and misunderstood, Little Owl and Little Wolf decide to run away from home for good. After straying too far from the path, the pair discovers that they’re lost in the forest and begin to wonder if they’ve made the right decision by leaving the pack. Little Owl and Little Wolf realize that the only way to make it back to their families is to not be afraid to ask the right questions, their own way. This heartwarming tale of friendship from author Michelle Garcia Andersen and artist Ayesha Rubio will remind young readers that by staying true to yourself and embracing what makes you unique, good things come to you.


Together Forever

Together Forever

Author: P.J. Night

Publisher: Simon Spotlight

Published: 2019-07-23

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1534440372

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A summer camp dream romance turns into a nightmare in this frighteningly fun addition to the You’re Invited to a Creepover series. All the girls in Bunk 9 at Camp Minnehaha wake up one morning having had the same terrible nightmare about a sinister boy in an abandoned cabin in the woods. All the girls, that is, except goody-goody Samantha Harmon. The boy in Sam’s dream was handsome, enchanting, and so real. Even though Sam knows it’s against the rules to venture into the woods alone, she sets off in search of her dream boy—and finds him! Dennis Shaw is just like the boy from Sam’s dream, and he seems really into her. The only problem is that Sam’s twin sister Ali is jealous of Sam’s new boyfriend, and she’ll stop at nothing to make him her own. But when Dennis gets a little intense and says he wants to be together forever with his dream girl, neither Sam nor Ali realizes just how long forever can be… The tale of this nightmare summer romance is ranked a Level 3 on the Creep-o-Meter.


Duck for Turkey Day

Duck for Turkey Day

Author: Jacqueline Jules

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1489682600

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It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There's just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner—not turkey! Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving. What will her teacher and the other kids think? To her surprise, Tuyet enjoys her yummy thanksgiving dinner anyhow, and an even bigger surprise is waiting for her at school on Monday. Dinners from roast beef to lamb to enchiladas adorned the Thanksgiving tables of her classmates, but they all had something in common—family! Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about "the right way" to celebrate an American holiday.