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Seaweed Soup by Stuart J. Murphy; Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator); MurphyCall Number: Y 511 M
ISBN: 9780064467360
Publication Date: 2001-08-21
It's slimy. It's smelly. Its green and it's gooey. It's seaweed soup -- and its Turtle's favorite lunch! Turtle has made enough seaweed soup for everyone. But it looks awful and smells worse! Nobody wants to even taste it. How can they tell Turtle without hurting his feelings? As Turtle serves lunch to his reluctant guests, young readers can learn about matching sets (also called one-to-one correspondence) by keeping track of all the different bowls, cups, spoons, and napkins on the table. Lighthearted art and a surprise ending make this a story readers will eat up.
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Ten Seeds by Ruth BrownCall Number: Y 513 B
ISBN: 9781849392518
Publication Date: 2013-04-01
The perfect counting book for young nature-lovers If you plantnbsp;10 seeds, what do you get? Follow nature's wonderful cycle in this engaging counting book with a difference! Rounded corners and card pages make this picture booknbsp;perfect for young children.
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"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth by Eric Carle (Illustrator); Jane Goodall (Foreword by)Call Number: YE CAR
ISBN: 9780142408476
Publication Date: 2007-05-10
Slowly, slowly, slowly . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn't answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?" Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth's peaceful lifestyle and realize that it's okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle' s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.
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Some Smug Slug by Pamela Duncan Edwards; Henry Cole (Illustrator)Call Number: YE EDW
ISBN: 9780060247898
Publication Date: 1996-03-27
This hilarious read-aloud picture book tells a cautionary tells about a slug who must climb a slippery slope, in spite of the animals who are trying to stop him. Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug's progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug? Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created an alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug. Detailed illustrations include a hidden "S" on every page.
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Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Mélanie Watt (Illustrator)Call Number: YE WAT
ISBN: 9781554531813
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
That lovable little worrywart is back. And he's as scaredy as ever! In his latest adventure, Scaredy Squirrel sets out to make The Perfect Friend. And once he's spotted a perfectly safe candidate (with no teeth), Scaredy's ready. Armed with a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon, he's prepared to make The Perfect First Impression. But just when every detail is under control, Scaredy's Action Plan takes a surprising --- and ?toothy? --- turn. Will he survive this ordeal? Will he find his kindred spirit? Will he discover the true meaning of friendship? Read Scaredy's nutty story to find out ...
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The Very Busy Spider by Eric CarleCall Number: YE CAR
Publication Date: 1985-03-06
A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!
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Miss Fox by Simon Puttock; Holly Swain (Illustrator)Call Number: YE PUT
ISBN: 9781847805454
Publication Date: 2014-07-29
When Miss Fox takes the class out on a long, lonely nature walk, Lily is the only one who sees through Miss Fox's dazzling smile right down to her dark and sinister intentions.
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Kiss the Cow! by Phyllis Root; Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)Call Number: YE ROO
ISBN: 9780763620035
Publication Date: 2003-02-01
When a very curious little girl meets a cow named Luella who is even more stubborn than she is, who will be the first to back down? Phyllis Root's spirited tall tale finds a family of countless hungry children - and a magic cow who demands a kiss on the nose to keep the sweet milk flowing.
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Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends by Wong Herbert Yee (Illustrator)Call Number: YE YEE
ISBN: 9780547519777
Publication Date: 2011-05-23
It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going to go bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out, birds are not so easy to watch. Splashing in puddles scare them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too. Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers . . . Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out!