Dawn Casey
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this simple rhyming story from the author of 'Held in Love', a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. With captivating illustrations that brim with emotion, 'Apple Cake' encourages children to be grateful for the world around them - the perfect read for Thanksgiving.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Relates how the Jade Emperor chose twelve animals to represent the years in his calendar. Also discusses the Chinese calendar, zodiac, the qualities associated with each animal, and what animal rules the year in which the reader was born.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope...
Author
Language
English
Description
Learn how different cultures around the world set out to live in harmony with the natural world in this popular anthology, now in paperback. The seven folk tales are each followed by a hands-on activity that promotes green living and reinforces the eco-messages of the stories. Gold nautilus Book Award Winner.
7) Stink Water
Author
Language
English
Description
There once was a man who sold hats who was walking through the jungle on his way to take his hats to market. His cart of hats hits a hole and topples over, spilling the hats. Monkeys take his hats. Find out if he can get them back in this Indian tale of copycat.
Author
Language
English
Description
In this French story, the king and queen adopt a white rat as their daughter. A magician turns the white rat into a beautiful princess, but he cannot change her inmost secret self. The princess will only marry the most powerful man in the world, can the king find the princess a husband?
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In Tehuantepec the Zapotec people used to get along, but discontent grew between the people in the north, the south, and the middle. Learn if a visit from the goddess Tangu Yuh can bring the Zapotecs together and why they make clay figures for New Year's Day.
10) The Magic Garden
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Two shepherds are watching their sheep when one falls asleep and a butterfly flies out of his mouth! The other shepherd follows the butterfly's journey, and tells the sleeping man what happened when he wakes up. Learn about perspective in this Irish folk tale.
11) Grumpy Gecko
Author
Language
English
Description
This story from Russia is about a cat, a blackbird, and a foolish rooster who keeps falling for Old Foxy's tricks. Will the cat and the blackbird be able to save him? Can they trick the trickster?
13) My nana's garden
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A little girl visits her grandmother in summer and winter, and together they explore the wonders of her garden. Until, one day, Nana isn't there anymore. But as winter gives way to spring, the girl learns that life goes on, and so does the memory of those we love"--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
On a gentle slope in rolling hills stood a little house of wood and stone. There were hens and bees and apple trees, bright flowers and soft green grass. And Nari had a little lamb of her very own. As the seasons change, Nari and her parents shear her sheep's fleece, and spin and dye the wool. Nari knits the yarn into a cosy yellow scarf.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Little Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale, written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own, she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides in her hood and sleeps by her side. But when he is wounded by hunters from another village, the old woman begins to understand that bears belong in...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 490L
Language
English
Description
"On a warm spring day, in the tall green grass, a little gray rabbit was sniffing the air. It was Easter Sunday. It was ... egg-hunt time! But can Rabbit find the most special Easter egg of all?"--Page [4] cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"With beautiful illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive storytelling, Babushka tenderly reminds us that nothing is more important during the holiday season than taking the time to show love for one another. This timeless Russian tale will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas"--Amazon.com.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sharing a last game at the end of a lovely day filled with laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit are joined by their woodland friends until little Bunny tires of all the hullabaloo, prompting a special lullaby by Big Daddy Rabbit.