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In the garden ecosystem, a flower means many things to each bird,
insect, and creature. What does a flower do? They may not seem
active to human eyes, but for the creatures of the garden they dust
a bumblebee, shade a frog, feed a hummingbird, and serve as the
center of a buzzing, humming, thrumming community. In A Flower is a
Friend, award-winning author Frieda Wishinsky’s spare text
whispers softly to readers about the many ways a flower cares for
those around it, while award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau’s
striking art provides a close-up view of each mouse, frog, and
butterfly within a blossom’s embrace. Rich back matter unfurls
further information about the partnerships within the garden
ecosystem, including the ways these garden creatures are friends to
flowers in return.
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A Good Trade (Hardcover)
Alma Fullerton; Illustrated by Karen Patkau
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R371
Discovery Miles 3 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When an aid worker brings a life-changing gift to Kato's Ugandan
village, he finds something beautiful to give her in return In a
small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long, barefoot
trek beyond his village and along fields dotted with cattle and
guarded by soldiers. His destination is the village well, where he
will pump a day's supply of water into two jerry cans. Like every
day, Kato lets the water splash over his hot tired feet before
carrying his heavy load back home, where his chores await him. But
this is no ordinary day. The aid worker's truck has come to the
village square, and in the back is a gift so special, the little
boy rushes home to look for something to repay the aid worker. Alma
Fullerton's spare, lilting prose tells a deceptively simple story
of one day in a little boy's life. But in a place ravaged by a
generation of civil war and drought, a village well brings life, a
gift of shoes is a cause for celebration, and a simple flower
becomes an eloquent symbol of peace and gratitude.
Fun sound words and cute baby dinosaurs combine for a delightfully
interactive read-aloud romp Deep in the forest is a nest full of
eggs. But what could be inside? With picks, pokes, pops, and
wriggles, a gaggle of baby triceratops hatches. They are quick to
scamper and scramble about under Mother Triceratops' watchful
eye-but careful! There's a big tyrannosaurus rex out in the lush
Creataceous forest. With mother's fierce protection to keep them
safe, the little dinosaurs can settle in for a much-needed nap.
Full of onomatopoeic text that will delight young listeners and
readers alike, this fun and frolicsome story from lauded visual
artist and author Karen Patkau is a treat for preschool and
kindergarten dinosaur fans
Forest: A See to Learn Book is the first book in a series of
non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical
phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world
and a caring connection with it. Through gentle questions, the text
asks young readers to consider what they see and experience in the
forest through the seasons — animal tracks, tiny creatures in the
soil, birds soaring in the sky above, towering trees, shade and
dappled sunlight — drawing local connections alongside those of a
global sensibility. Stunningly beautiful illustrations show a child
and grownup exploring the forest, appreciating its beauty, learning
its secrets and enjoying moments of wonder, all first steps toward
developing a lifelong awareness of our interconnectedness to the
Earth and our impact on the environment. Key Text Features
author’s note 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.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or
poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5 Explain major differences between books
that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a
wide reading of a range of text types.
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A Good Trade (Paperback)
Alma Fullerton; Illustrated by Karen Patkau
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R340
R280
Discovery Miles 2 800
Save R60 (18%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When an aid worker brings a life-changing gift to Kato's Ugandan
village, he finds something beautiful to give her in return In a
small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long, barefoot
trek beyond his village and along fields dotted with cattle and
guarded by soldiers. His destination is the village well, where he
will pump a day's supply of water into two jerry cans. Like every
day, Kato lets the water splash over his hot tired feet before
carrying his heavy load back home, where his chores await him. But
this is no ordinary day. The aid worker's truck has come to the
village square, and in the back is a gift so special, the little
boy rushes home to look for something to repay the aid worker. Alma
Fullerton's spare, lilting prose tells a deceptively simple story
of one day in a little boy's life. But in a place ravaged by a
generation of civil war and drought, a village well brings life, a
gift of shoes is a cause for celebration, and a simple flower
becomes an eloquent symbol of peace and gratitude.
Fun sound words and cute baby dinosaurs combine for a delightfully
interactive read-aloud romp Deep in the forest is a nest full of
eggs. But what could be inside? With picks, pokes, pops, and
wriggles, a gaggle of baby triceratops hatches. They are quick to
scamper and scramble about under Mother Triceratops' careful
eye-but watch out! There's a big tyrannosaurus rex out in the lush
Creataceous forest. With mother's fierce protection to keep them
safe, the little dinosaurs can settle in for a much-needed nap.
Full of onomatopoeic text that will delight young listeners and
readers alike, this fun and frolicsome story from lauded visual
artist and author Karen Patkau is a treat for the youngest dinosaur
fans.
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A Family for Faru (Hardcover)
Anitha Rao-Robinson; Illustrated by Karen Patkau
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R427
R280
Discovery Miles 2 800
Save R147 (34%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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In this touching story of belonging and environmental awareness, a
young boy's courage and ingenuity help an orphaned rhinoceros find
safety in a new herd. Tetenya and his mother have found Faru, a
baby rhinoceros, alone on the savannah. They know that rhino
sanctuaries will adopt orphaned infants, but finding the rangers
who protect local herds may be a long and risky prospect-there are
poachers lurking about the landscape. Undaunted, Tetenya sets out,
leading Faru past giraffes CHOMP-CHOMPING on acacia leaves, amongst
vervet monkeys SLURP-SLURPING sweet fruits, and around guinea fowl
SCRITCH-SCRITCHING the earth for seeds. Suddenly, danger is upon
them: two poachers are coming near. There are only seconds to
spare, and Tetenya has nothing but his wits and a handful of
berries to help him. In A Family for Faru, author Anitha
Rao-Robinson draws inspiration from her life-changing time spent on
the savannah and from conservationists' innovation to discourage
poachers: injecting a pink dye into rhinoceros horns. Award-winning
illustrator Karen Patkau's dreamy landscapes reflect her own
travels in the region and celebrate the courage and ingenuity of a
young boy as he helps his four-legged friend find a place to
belong.
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