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Alexa and the other children at her escuela in Costa Rica have a special project: they are raising American Crocodiles. She names her croc Jefe, which means "boss," because he seems to be in charge of all the other babies. Alexa brings him chicken and frogs to eat, and writes about his progress in her diary. Soon, her little hatchling is as big as a loaf of bread. He has grown into a juvenile and it is time for Alexa to say goodbye and for Jefe to...
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"It's time for bed!"
But one little boy can't go to sleep. There are things underneath his bed!
These things under his bed keep growing as his imagination runs wild with the exciting things that could be happening underneath his bed.
Will the little boy ever get to sleep?
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In this delightful story, song, and picture book for kids 4-8, you'll meet Arlie, the most friendly alligator ever! Arlie is a very curious, lovable, positive thinking alligator who wants, more than anything, to make friends with the strange creatures (humans) on the beach. He is determined to do what no other alligators have done before-talk to the creatures. Can you help Arlie? Will you be his friend? As kids read along and look at the beautifully...
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Cruise with a family on a boat ride through the swamp where they discover all kinds of special, web-footed creatures. You can read and sing along with the perfectly paired text and music as you learn about this unique habitat and the animals that live there. This hardcover library bound book comes with CD and online music access.
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Meet Benny the Crow. He's the bravest crow in the Everglades (or anywhere else, for that matter!) Orphaned by a hurricane, Benny's life with his adoptive mother Myrtle the Alligator and his alligator siblings is idyllic until...
As the story builds to a climax, Benny summons all his courage to save the day and his mother! Young readers and their families will enjoy this tale of bravery, perseverance, and the importance of family set in the magical...
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Angry Albert Alligator is large and has red angry eyes and a mouthful of very sharp teeth but he is actually a gentle soul and proves to be a caring friend who is interested in learning about his fellow creatures in the zoo. He has an adventure which takes place on one night only which is daring and fun and very special for him and his friends and hopefully for you too.
His story is delightful and well-imagined and will captivate the very young and...
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Albert the Alligator feels trapped behind the bars of his zoo enclosure, yearning for the vast world beyond. One day, he seizes an opportunity to escape and embarks on a whirlwind adventure through the bustling streets of London.
Along the way, he encounters new friends, discovers unexpected joys, and learns invaluable lessons. But as exciting as the outside world is, Albert eventually realizes the comfort of home and the bond he shares with his...
10) No, I Won't
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Karl the Crocodile is tired of everyone telling him what to do. One day, he rebels. When anyone asks him to do something, he says, "No, I won't!" Finally, everyone leaves Karl alone. A very lonely Karl realizes that sometimes it's better to say, "Yes, I will."
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"The story is done in rhyme, which makes it great to read aloud. The colorful illustrations are just delightful, each covering two pages, thus giving a powerful sense of movement to the story."
-Children's Literature
James Rice (1934-2004), known foremost as the illustrative master behind Cajun Night Before Christmas®, amuses and educates children all over the country through his work. One of his hallmarks has been the creation of recurring...
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In the town of Froghop lives a lonely parrot named Aku (AH-koo). Aku tries hard to make friends all day, but the other animals always run away. You see, his pleading parrot-hello is viewed as a bothersome SQUAWK.Poor Aku. He is a sad bird.One day, Abbot Rabbit and cousin Cabot Rabbit, with help from Ella Eagle, come up with a plan to help Aku STOP the SQUAWK. Something special happens!Join Aku and his fellow Froghop animals-Rumbo Raccoon, Grandpa...
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Karma Kyle is one curious and mischievous young crocodile. In this adventure from the Karma Kyle the Crocodile series, he once again lets his emotions get the best of him and finds himself in a tangled mess. A magical discovery of a treasure map inside a bottle at the bottom of the ocean, leads to an adventure to a lost island and a secret cave. Along the way he befriends a young elephant who has a special gift and who helps him find the treasure...
14) Croc on the Rock
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Sharing is hard! No one understands that more than the giant croc who sits on his rock. He chases away any other animal that comes near, aiming to have the river all to himself. But having it all is a lonely thing, and soon the croc realizes that the river is only fun when it's shared with others. This rhyming book about sharing is sure to resonate with young readers.
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Welcome to class. What are the children learning about today? Today the children are learning about the names of different animals. What are the animals called? What do the animals look like? A simple picture book with different animals. This book can be used as a starting point for discussion. It can be used to encourage children to use adjectives to describe how animals look and how they might sound. Lots of different animals, one for each letter...
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About the Book Papa Trouble believes in the legend of Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch). His three granddaughters want to believe in the existence of Bigfoot. Madi, the eldest granddaughter, solicits her sister Riley and cousin Jaina to join a pursuit to find evidence of the elusive creature. The granddaughters' search for evidence takes them in and out of the woods and in and out of Papa's "classroom." Madi coordinates their investigation, under their Papa's...
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When a young alligator tad with a disfigured snout brings humiliation and discomfort to Dad Peps, there begins a legendary feud between "Shovel Nose," who grows to the stature of a great gator, and Dad Peps, who fancies himself as a great gator grabber.
It is more a laugh-aloud series of encounters than a deadly feud, and you will enjoy the blow by hilarious blow description of each encounter. In his pursuit of the bob-nosed alligator, Dad Peps is...
19) The lizard
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"When a lizard appears in the neighborhood of Chiado, in Lisbon, it surprises passers-by, and mobilizes firefighters and the army"--
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