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In this retelling of an old English folktale featuring birds native to the U.S., Magpie patiently explains to the other birds how to build a nest. Some birds are impatient and fly off without listening to all the directions, however, and that is why, to this day, birds' nests come in all different shapes and sizes. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Charlie, who wants to explain to his classmates why the kiwi is so different from other birds, follows his stuffed friend Kiwi on a journey through time on which one of his ancestors helps him understand how the kiwi--and all birds--evolved.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Little Penguin has one wish--he wants to fly just like all the other birds! All he has to do is wish on a shooting star, but penguins have VERY EARLY BEDTIMES! Little Penguin has tried everything he can to stay up extra late--but it's not working. Can YOU help him stay awake?
7) Stellaluna
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English
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After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.
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English
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"Guess which bird each colorful close-up belongs to, then turn the page for the answer and some fascinating facts about that animal. Two final pages add to the fun with a quick look at other extraordinary birds and their interesting body parts - from the tops of their heads to the tips of their tail feathers."--Page [2] of cover.
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"Is there someone out there for everyone? Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan. In her North American debut, illustrator Banafsheh Erfanian brings ornate artistry to the cage and birds that inhabit this surprisingly human story."--
10) Bird show
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the beauty and diversity of some of the world's most remarkable birds, introducing amateur ornithologists to familiar and exotic species and their vibrant colors, patterns and other feathered features.
11) Bird Boy
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English
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A new boy nicknamed Bird Boy by teasing classmates enjoys imaginative flights as various birds, gaining self-confidence and new friends.
12) Taking time
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English
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A young girl takes time to celebrate the sights and sounds around her, including her dog's soft fur, a flock of birds that passes by, waving blossoms on a tree, and the sound of the sea in a seashell.
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Series
Tacky the penguin books volume 1
Language
English
Description
When some intimidating visitors come to the penguin's icy land, Tacky the Penguin, an odd bird known for outrageous nonconformity, helps his conservative counterparts get rid of the unwanted intruders.
14) Wounded falcons
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English
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"A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng. Adrián is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite well. But they are friends. When Adrián finds a wounded bird in an abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering...
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Series
Animal antics A to Z volume 14
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English
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Nina Nandu has just moved to a new neighborhood and she does not want to go to a new school, but once she is welcomed by the other students she feels much less nervous.
18) On Duck Pond
Author
Series
On bird hill and beyond volume 2
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A young boy and his dog on a serene pond that erupts in a cacophony of birds, frogs, turtles, and other creatures.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
English-language edition.
Language
English
Description
When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the flock work together to rescue their friend and outsmart the nefarious birdcatcher. With gorgeous illustrations and a humorous, resonant story about independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown, Jacob's Fantastic Flight shows what happens when a child...
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