Summary: Curious George gets in trouble by feeding the animals at the zoo, but when a parrot escapes from the rainforest exhibit he is able to save the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction ReyRoyce, Brenda Scott
Summary: While searching for a shelter dog that could become a reading companion for the library, Meg and her friends find a parrot who may be perfect for the job.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Studio Fun International 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED ROYBarshaw, Ruth McNally.
Summary: When her teacher assigns a report about animals and all the popular animals get snatched up, Ellie McDoodle is stumped for a topic. Then a neighbor asks Ellie to pet-sit her African gray parrot and it seems her problem is solved. But when the parrot flies the coop-literally-Ellie has an even bigger problem. With help from a librarian, a zookeeper, and Ellie's own pet-obsessed family, the bird...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BARAldeman, Gabriella
Summary: "Lorito the bilingual parrot translates for Max and Abuela, but without him they must figure out how to communicate."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2024
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Summary: "What's a pirate without his trusty ship? A sea-fairy promises Pete a ship of his own if he can return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire to the sea. The only problem is that the sapphire is on Thunder Island-and it isn't alone! Pete must face danger, intrigue, and a particularly unfriendly nemesis as he tricks and sings his way to safety."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KENBarshaw, Ruth McNally.
Summary: Ellie pet-sits for her neighbor's African grey parrot Alix, about whom she is writing a report, while her family argues over whether to get a cat or a dog, and her little brother accidentally lets Alix out of his cage, all of which is chronicled in Ellie's ever-present sketchbook.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BARPinkwater, Daniel Manus
Summary: Beautiful Yetta, the Yiddish chicken, is back in a heartwarming Hannukah story in which she finds a cold and hungry kitten. This multilingual story, which includes both Yiddish and Spanish translations and pronunciation guides, is a clever introduction to the celebration of Hannukah and a welcome read-aloud for any age.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction PinkwaterBee, William.
Summary: As assorted passengers comment on their train ride, and the train itself goes "Clickerty click, clickerty clack," the station parrot is carefully listening to every sound.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC Bee,Anderson, Laurie Halse.
Summary: Just when Zoe is starting to feel at home in Ambler, Pennsylvania, living with her veterinarian grandmother and learning about a flock of wild parrots, her actress mother arrives to take her to a new home in Los Angeles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 2009
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2 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC ANDDemas, Corinne
Summary: Grumpy Gus is one pirate that complains about everything, even about seeking treasure, an attitude that annoys his fellow pirates--so the Pirate Queen gives Gus an equally grumpy parrot in hopes that it will teach Gus a lesson and make him change his grumpy ways.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books 2020
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Summary: Yetta, the beautiful chicken, breaks free from the truck that is carrying her to market. She quickly realizes the big city is nothing like the chicken farm. She is scared and confused until she meets and saves the life of a little, green parrot.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction PinkwaterHarrington, Claudia
Summary: When Hank leaves his bike in the driveway to be run over by his dad, he needs to help pay for a new one. But Hank is a kid. What can he do? Pet-sitting sounds easy! Janie asks Hank to watch her parrot Pete. Hank feels like a pirate! But Pete talks too much. And can Hank keep up with the mess?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED HARSharmat, Andrew
Summary: Nate the Great and his dog Sludge are on the case to find Pip's drone parrot in time for the Fourth of July picnic performance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE SHAKennedy, Kim.
Summary: As Pirate Pete and his trusty parrot sail the seas in search of gold and booty, they have a hard time tracking down the jackpot.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KENKennedy, Kim.
Summary: In search of a crew, Pirate Pete and his parrot look for "stanky scallywags" who possess certain conversational skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KENO'Dell, Kathleen
Summary: In 1970's San Francisco, Julie is excited to take care of Ivy's talking parrot while her friend is on vacation, but strange things are happening at Ivy's house and an old friend of Julie may be to blame.
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Girl 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC ODELevy, Joanne
Summary: "Arden always wanted a pet, but taking care of her Uncle Eli's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. She wants to keep all her fingers! But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not just incredibly smart but loyal and the best pet she could have asked for."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC LEVTimbers, Alex
Summary: "Louisa is a tiny parakeet with a huge dream: to be a Broadway star. But no matter what she does, everyone keeps telling her she's too small to make it big! When a chance at her big break comes, Louisa learns that no matter how small you are, with a little talent and a lot of hard work, you can do anything--even be on Broadway."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022