This article describes the ways in which zookeepers at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo created optimal conditions for a baby Northern spider tortoise to hatch. The tortoises are rare due to poachers in Madagascar selling them as pets.
When an acorn falls on Henny Penny’s head the rooster believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end. Henny Penny decides to go tell the king and on the way other animals join the parade. When they tell the fox he pretends to want to help them but leads them to his cave where he locks them inside. Henny Penny and the others escape and return home without ever being able to tell the king.
When an acorn falls on Henny Penny’s head the rooster believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end. Henny Penny decides to go tell the king and on the way other animals join the parade. When they tell the fox he pretends to want to help them but leads them to his cave where he locks them inside. Henny Penny and the others escape and return home without ever being able to tell the king.
Wer glaubt, dass Leben als Waldhexe sei reines Lebkuchenessen und Zuckerschlecken, der irrt. Henriette Klapperstuhl könnte gut und gerne berichten, wie schwierig ihr Leben sich an manchen Tagen gestaltet - wenn jemand fragen würde, aber es fragt sie ja niemand. Die Bewohner der umliegenden Dörfer meiden die 'seltsame Alte' und den finsteren Wald, in dem ihr Häuschen steht. Bekommen Spinnen graue Haare oder gar Falten? Was machen Igel und Bären eigentlich im Winter und warum brauchen Eichhörnchen ein gutes Gedächtnis? Wer Henriette Klapperstuhl auf ihrem waghalsigen Ausflug begleitet, dabei Augen und Ohren offenhält, wird es erfahren.
Henry Huggins is saving up for the bicycle of his dreams, but his plans to earn money don't work out quite as planned. From selling bubble gum on the playground to helping out with his friend Scooter's paper route, everything Henry tries seems to lead to trouble. Luckily, Henry's neighborhood friend Beezus Quimby is ready to step in and lend a hand.
Each of Cynthia Rylant's Henry and Mudge books gives young readers another chance to spend happy moments with the young boy and his enormous dog. The two friends' days are filled with sunshine and adventure. But there are always surprises waiting for them, too. One night, Henry and his parents find a stray cat on their doorstep. It's not a pretty cat, but it is very friendly. Once it meets Mudge, it is also a very happy cat. What will happen, now, if someone claims Mudge's scruffy new friend? George Guidall's narration brings out all the frisky, affectionate humor in Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat. Young readers and their parents will laugh out loud at the gentle and unlikely bond between the two animals, and they will enjoy the delightful solution to their dilemma.
'Rylant's tale reinforces a reassuring message about simple activities and loving families...pleasing sound effects and soothing background music...Beginning readers will surely enjoy...' - Booklist
Every August, Henry, his parents, and his big dog Mudge go camping. This year they are going to Bear Lake. They will cook food over a campfire and sleep in a tent. Henry hopes he sees a deer or a raccoon. But he isn't sure he wants to see a bear. After they set up camp, Henry and Mudge explore the woods and enjoy the lake. Henry and his parents eat hot dogs for dinner while Mudge chews on a big log. That night, as they all look up in the sky, they see thousands of stars. And when they go to sleep, they dream happy dreams that don't have any bears in them. The friendship between Henry and Mudge always includes time for surprises and snacks. Listeners of all ages love this best-selling series. And they are among Audie Awarda-winning narrator George Guidall's favorite books to perform.
'...tells about Henry's sick day from school, Mudge's illness and visit to the vet, and their recuperation...School and public libraries can use this readalong for units on friendship, pets and illnesses.' - School Library Journal
When cousin Annie invites Henry and his big dog, Mudge to a family reunion, they can't wait to go meet lots of new relatives and hear lots of good stories. But are all those relatives on the porch, in the yard, and even in the trees at Annie's house really ready to meet Mudge-and experience sloppy kisses full of dog drool?
At last, Henry Huggins's father has promised to take him fishing, on one condition. Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been in all sorts of trouble lately, from running off with the neighbor's barbecue roast to stealing a policeman's lunch. To go on the fishing trip, Henry must keep Ribsy out of trouble -- no chasing cats, no digging up lawns...and no getting anywhere near little Ramona Quimby, the pest of Klickitat Street.
Henry is a little bear who can't get rid of the hiccups. everyone in the family has a suggestion for how he can get rid of them. Henry tries every one of their suggestions. The one that finally works makes Henry happy.
