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"Down the hill I run, rain-booted and sweater-free. And all around me, swallows swirl." One child's year is punctuated by the life cycle of the swallows roosting in the eaves of the shed. She watches as they build nests and teach their young to snap up bugs, zipping through the air in loop-the-loops. Winter comes and she imagines their journey south, towards warmer, longer days. And when the swallows return? She greets them open armed as friends....
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Join Bella, a spirited girl with a heart full of curiosity, in this enchanting children's fairy tale that weaves magic, adventure, and a touch of Halloween spookiness. In the small town of Whimsyville, there once lived a cheerful fox named Felix. Unfortunately, one fateful day, Felix's joyous life takes a dark turn when he is struck by a car and meets an untimely end. Little did anyone know, this was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.As...
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Join Unchika, a lively chicken residing in a quaint village, as she embarks on an unforgettable adventure filled with supernatural surprises and unexpected friendships.In a close-knit town, Unchika the cheerful chicken roams freely, spreading joy with her infectious clucks and colorful feathers. But one fateful day, disaster strikes when Unchika encounters a cunning fox. In a desperate attempt to escape, Unchika valiantly flees from the predator but...
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Nestled beside the swamp lies a bustling factory that recklessly pours its chemical waste into the once-vibrant habitat. The toxic surge floods the swamp, claiming the lives of its inhabitants, including the cheeky frog named Kiwi. Little did Kiwi know that his story was far from over.On the night of Halloween, when shadows loom large and the air crackles with supernatural energy, a witch named Sirena stumbles upon the desolate swamp. Moved by the...
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In a peaceful farm nestled within a small town, a brave and mischievous pig named Mykola roamed in search of thrilling adventures. One fateful day, Mykola found himself in a ferocious encounter with a bear, and although he fought valiantly, the outcome was tragic. The lifeless body of Mykola was tenderly laid to rest in the animal cemetery, bringing an end to his earthly journey.Enter Rick, an intrepid explorer with an insatiable curiosity for the...
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The unforgettable tale of a girl, her maybe-criminal mom, her babysitting business, and her pet pineapple.
When FBI agents swarm twelve-year-old Mavis Callahan's downtown Chicago home, her mom goes on the run. With the family's house and bank accounts seized, Mavis's dad takes her and her siblings to seek refuge with his sister just south of rural Somewhere, Illinois-a far cry from the big city lifestyle Mavis is used to. As Mavis grapples with her...
10) Country Baby
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In this endearing board book, mom and baby enjoy a day out on the farm, picking carrots, cuddling sheep and finally coming home for a warm bath and snuggly bedtime. Pull on your boots for a day out on the farm.
Mud puddles, speckled eggs and cozy sheep's wool...It's a day in the country for mom and baby.
It starts when we pull on rubber boots. Then we're ready to splash in puddles, pet the cozy sheep's wool and explore the sounds and sights of...
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In the Kasongo family, Binwa works hard at her job and in her home. She is tired. Will her husband and kids help, so she can get some rest? The Kasongos need a new sofa and chairs, but furniture is expensive. What can they do? Joseph finished his first year of university. The family celebrated with a special dinner. Jerome hears a dripping tap in the kitchen. He can't fix it. Who can help? The Park family lives in a small apartment. The neighbors...
12) I Built a Cabin
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With slurps and splashes and hoots and growls, some very noisy neighbours make their presence known. Plans for a peaceful retreat in the woods are disturbed when a new cabin-owner meets her very noisy neighbours. Animal hijinks abound in this playful, phonically rich story. Eager for some peace and quiet, the main character of this tale in verse moves to the woods and builds a little cabin getaway. She's found the perfect retreat-or so she thinks...
13) Sam and Lucy
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Lucy is Sam's best hen. She takes good care of the baby chicks and makes sure all the chickens in the flock have a place to roost. Everyone loves Lucy. Especially Sam. Lucy and Sam do the chores together, go fishing--and Lucy always waits for Sam's bus after school. When Lucy starts to limp, the vet lets Sam know that Lucy is getting old and the best thing to do is give her lots of extra love. Which is just what Sam does. This tender story tells readers...
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Photographer, director, and bestselling author Todd Selby captures the wildly creative family homes of forty-one artists, writers, makers, and designers in The Selby Comes Home.
For the past two decades, Todd Selby has traveled around the world, photographing people in their spaces. He has captured the lives of various quirky individuals in three books: The Selby Is in Your Place, Edible Selby, and Fashionable Selby. Along the way, he got married...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 15
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In Maryrose Wood's stunning middle-grade novel, Alice's Farm, a brave young rabbit must work with her natural predators to save her farmland home and secretly help the farm's earnest but incompetent new owners.
When a new family moves into Prune Street Farm, Alice and the other cottontails are cautious. The new owners are from the city; the family and their dog are not at all what the rabbits expect, and soon Alice is making new friends and doing...
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Moisson foisonnante d'un poète accompli, ce recueil témoigne de l'urgence de dire qui nous sommes, au cœur de la ville. Avec générosité, Alain Raimbault offre une écriture accessible qui bouleverse par sa sincérité. Cet auteur, adepte du haïku et du roman noir, observe des gestes du quotidien qui semblent anodins.
Sous sa plume précise et sensible, ces instants projettent le lecteur dans une réflexion sur l'espace géographique, sur son...
17) Riding Wild
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Twelve-year-old Victoria "Vic" Smith is not excited about summer in Willow Falls, Oklahoma. Uprooted from her friends and her home, Vic is staying at her grandpa's cattle ranch there while her mom works and saves up money for a new house. At least the town holds rodeos where she can show off her barrel-racing skills on her trusty horse, Buddy. But otherwise, Willow Falls seems to have nothing but mean girls and mysteries about her dad's past, a past...
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Let's go shopping down main street and visit with our neighbors. We live in a city! Learn about the people and things that make a city special, and explore how we can all take steps to make our city the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the different communities where they live.
19) A Garden Tail
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Inspire your child to dream, opening their eyes to the wonderful world right outside their door. Join Baxley as she discovers the magic of her uncle's garden!
After waking from a beautiful dream about her adventures in her uncle's garden, Baxley sets out on a day full of exploration. Letting her curiosity guide her, she sees in this simple country garden a world of possibilities, where wonder waits around every corner.
Amid oaks and ivies, larkspurs...
20) The farm
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IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the farm, including descriptions of the things, people, and animals found there. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app."--Amazon.com.
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