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What seems scary proves surprising in this magical wordless picture
book. Guided by a circle of stars on the horizon, a stag bounds
into a thick pine forest. Wolves lurk behind the trees, then begin
to run after him. When the stag turns to look at his pursuers, he
stumbles over a fallen tree and sinks to the forest floor. The
wolves close in ... but, unexpectedly, they become the stag's
helpers, bringing water, berries and a bandage! After a short rest,
the stag and wolves continue the mysterious journey, still
following the stars. They finally reach their destination - a
campfire, surrounded by all sorts of animals. The stag reaches into
his satchel for a ukulele, and a joyful evening of music and dance
begins. The musician has arrived just in time for the festivities,
along with his back-up singers - the pack of howling wolves! This
stunning wordless picture book from artist Geraldo Valerio explores
overturned expectations, friendship among unlikely companions, and
the joy of singing and dancing under the stars. Key Text Features
illustrations wordless Correlates to the Common Core State
Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With
prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major
events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters,
settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story
to describe its characters, setting, or events.
This lively board book introduces young ones to a colorful
collection of very busy birds. These birds are busy! Most of our
feathered friends fly, but what about the ones that soar or strut,
paddle or perch? Explore the kinetic lives of birds through
captivating collage illustrations, filled with bright colors and
strong shapes. Playful text will introduce infants and toddlers to
a variety of verbs, making this a fun read-aloud for bird lovers of
all ages. Key Text Features labels illustrations
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Egg (Hardcover)
Geraldo Valerio
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R454
R377
Discovery Miles 3 770
Save R77 (17%)
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The outcome of this timely yet timeless nature tale from Micronesia
suggests we are all connected in the ecological chain. Whale and
Sandpiper engage in a boasting contest over who rules the
shoreline, which escalates to nearly destroy the ocean and beach
altogether, as well as the creatures and shorebirds who inhabit it.
A story about conflict resolution and ecological stewardship is
embedded in a jaunty, humorous, colorful presentation.
"[A] dazzling vision of the way art transcends the everyday." -
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW On a gray and crowded city
sidewalk, a child discovers a book. That evening, the child begins
to read and is immediately carried beyond the repetitive sameness
of an urban skyscape into an untamed natural landscape. The child
experiences a moment of true joy, and as if in response to that
single blissful moment, people seem to come alive in all the other
rooms of the apartment block. Thanks to the power of one book, an
entire society is transformed. In creating this book, Geraldo
Valerio was inspired by the German Expressionist group known as Der
Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), which formed in Munich in 1911 and
included painters Franz Marc and Wassily Kandinsky. These artists
sought to find the spiritual significance in art, with an emphasis
on form and color. In turn, Valerio has created a wordless book
that speaks volumes about how art can transform us beyond the
sometimes-dreary world of the everyday. Correlates to the Common
Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details
in a text.
A wordless book that celebrates a child's imaginative freedom. A
little girl falls asleep and in her dream becomes a huge gray wolf,
like the one in her bedtime story. Out the window she leaps, and a
marvelous nighttime adventure unfolds. She visits the rooster in
his coop, and invites him to hop upon her back and together they
run through the night. A reindeer joins in the fun, until the three
are suddenly stopped in their tracks by a giant dazzling star. The
reindeer climbs upon the wolf, and the rooster upon the reindeer to
reach the star, then they carry it home, where it brings all kinds
of light to the little girl's world. This vibrantly illustrated
wordless picture book is a celebration of the inspiration and
freedom to be found in stories, dreams and the imagination.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and
answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.2 With prompting and support, retell
familiar stories, including key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and
major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting
and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and
the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an
illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.9 With prompting and
support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of
characters in familiar stories.
"An enchanting book" Joanna Lumley"Full of amazing facts and
beautiful clear illustrations. A book to inspire the young and
indeed the old!" Alison Steadman"Will not fail to ignite young
imaginations" David LindoFull of stunning illustrations and
incredible facts, My Book of Birds is a glorious celebration of
birds. From majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant red
crossbills and puffins to the tiniest of hummingbirds, the book
covers them all. Meet cormorants that can dive underwater for up to
30 seconds at a time, and ptarmigans whose feathers turn completely
white in winter, so they can blend in with their snowy habitat.
Beautifully designed, and with a debossed wibalin cover, this is an
ideal gift for bird lovers of all ages! If you've loved Beautiful
Birds, or The Genius of Birds, or Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to
British Birds, then you'll love this. Incredible collage
illustrations from Geraldo Valerio show a variety of feathered
creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress
their mates, nest and care for their young. The concise, accessible
text is ideal for children aged six and above, and provides
information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to
remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviours. But above
all, Geraldo Valerio shares his passion for birds in this lovingly
created album, inspiring young readers with their beauty and the
excitement of discovery.Includes an introduction, glossary, index
and sources for further information.
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