McAllister, Angela
Summary: "50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors. This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln 2022
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Summary: This enchanting and essential bedtime book about the world's most fantastical creatures helps early learners get to know more about their favorite beings from myths, legends and storybooks, from fairies and mermaid to dragons and unicorns.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 KREConnolly, Kieron.
Summary: Explains numerous mythical creatures and where in the world the myth was created.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 CONTkachenko, Olha
Summary: ""The Mitten" is the folklore story well known in Ukraine and Canada. The story tells about a mitten lost in a forest. Wild animals come to the mitten trying to find shelter inside. Space is very tight but still can accommodate everyone who needs a home. The book is the fourth in the series of bilingual books with traditional Ukrainian folk tales retold and illustrated by the artist Olya...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Big Me Publishing
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE UKRAINIAN TKAKrensky, Stephen
Summary: "Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: "A collection of 18 winter-themed folktales from around the world and fully illustrated"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: "Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 ALVCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ALVCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALVLexau, Joan M.
Summary: Crocodile is so confused by Hen calling him "brother" every time he gets ready to eat her that he finally goes searching for an explanation of how such a relationship can be.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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Summary: "People have always been fascinated by the unknown, the fantastic, and the supernatural. Throughout history tales have often been told by firelight of monsters lurking in the shadows. But what happens when someone actually sees a monster? Will anyone believe the story? Cryptozoologists study unknown or hidden animals, called cryptids, or what are more commonly called monsters. They travel to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eldorado Ink 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 ANDHalls, Kelly Milner
Summary: Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Darby Creek Pub. 2006
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Summary: "Introduces readers to fairies, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 LONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.45 LONLondon, Martha
Summary: "Introduces readers to dragons, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.469 LONLeedy, Loreen.
Summary: From lucky ducks to just plain quacks, this compilation of sayings is presented with explanations so no reader needs to feel like a silly goose. The animal index wil help the reader ferret out his favorite expression.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC LeedyWeso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore)
Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 WESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.2 WESThompson, Kim Mitzo.
Summary: Learn the names of the zoo animals and practice counting, too. Listen along to the CD, and you will feel you are right there at the zoo! Read the entire story in Spanish. Then, flip over the book and read the entire story in English!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twin Sisters IP, LLC 2007
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JN Spanish ThompsonBrett, Jan
Summary: Retells the story of Goldilocks, set in an Inuit village and featuring a family of polar bears. On board pages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2012
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE Board BrettSummary: This book features ancient legends and folklore, mythological monsters, media monsters, and modern monsters. The book is illustrated throughout with stunning full-color artwork. Includes maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth that created the monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tangerine Press 2006
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Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLGarcia, Emma
Summary: Let's dive into an adventure through the seven seas as we bridge two languages to discover our first 100 ocean words.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Libros 2024
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Summary: "Welcome to the world of baby animals! Learn about the different types of baby animals, how and where they are born, and what their families are like"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.3 MYECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.3 MYETagawa, Mi
Summary: "It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those ... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition-- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TokyoPop Inc. 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? A story, a story: Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them, and caught three sly creatures to get them. Who's in Rabbit's house?: Rabbit has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2004