A bright bird perches on a leafy branch. It is a blue jay! These songbirds are popular for their colorful feathers and large size. In this title for young readers, simple text and crisp photos combine to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out related birds, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird’s well-known calls.
When a family tragedy means Mick is sent to the outback to live with his Granpa, it looks as if he has a lonely life ahead of him. The cattle station is a tough place for a child, where nature is brutal and the men must work hard in the heat and dust. However, after a cyclone hits, things change for Mick. Exploring the flood waters, he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned. Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable as they take on the adventures offered by their unusual home, and the business of growing up, together.
In this charming prequel to the much-loved Red Dog, Louis de Bernieres tells the moving story of a young boy and his Granpa, and the charismatic and entertaining dog who so many readers hold close to their hearts.
A dirty, skinny dog shows up in Sam and Katies neighborhood. They start to follow it,
and they dont like what they see: the Wilson sisters yell at the dog because it is digging
in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it.
Sam and Katie want the dog to know theyll be its friends. They think it should have a
name. Most of all, they want it to like them.
But they make a big mistake, and after that, its hard to make things right. Because how
can you apologize to a dog? Especially one that wont come near you.
How they earn the dogs trust and help it find its place in their town, and how the dog
gets its name, make for a heartwarming story told in two voices using prose and poetry.
Why so blue? Some critters, like male agamas, show off bright blue colors to attract partners. Blue morpho butterflies warn predators with flashy wings. Blue dragons camouflage with the ocean below. Students get the inside scoop on blue animals in this engaging book!
Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!
A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Mastersmust find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that hedoes not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragonsfrom a terrible monster?
A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older - BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives...
Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up - in a REALLY surprising way . . .
Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules - and there are LOTS.
Luckily, Sorrel doesn't have any trouble following them, until the day she discovers a faded packet of Surprising Seeds buried under a tree in her backyard.
Now she's hearing voices, seeing things, experiencing an almost unstoppable urge to plant the Seeds in some very unusual places... and completely failing to win her school's competition to find The Most Obedient Child of the School.
And all that's before flowers start growing out of her head...
Once, the ocean was full of friends. But lately, a little jellyfish named Luna has noticed that things are changing—friends are disappearing! When she sets out to find them, she discovers that everyone has a part to play in protecting the careful balance of the ocean. In this timely tale, little Luna comes up with a powerful way to deliver a message that inspires helpfulness and hope.
Blodin the beast stalks the land, breathing fire and reducing villages to ruins. Who or what can end his tyranny? Only wise old Shanga, weaving his strange carpet, knows how to destroy the monster, but he is too old to cross the mountains that never end. Read by Harry Man.Blodin the beast stalks the land, breathing fire and reducing villages to ruins. Who or what can end his tyranny? Only wise old Shanga, weaving his strange carpet, knows how to destroy the monster, but he is too old to cross the mountains that never end.
Perfect for fans of Battle Bunny and Z Is for Moose, this irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the "ugliest fish in the sea"...or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts? Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep, too far down for any sunlight to reach? That's where Blobfish lives. But this book isn't about Blobfish...or is it? This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover. From Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Shark Detective.
Blinky Bill is a mischievous koala who lives in the Australian bush. Keen for adventure, he sets off to see the world. On his journeys, he makes trouble in Miss Pimm's shop, meets Old Wombo (Mr. Wombat), joins a Frog Choir and gets invited to a Rabbit's Birthday Party.
Blinky Bill was written by Dorothy Wall, a New-Zealand born Australian author and has been adapted for television and cinemas.
This is the first book of three in 'The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill' series.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The New Arrival
Chapter 2: A Tragedy
Chapter 3: Naughty Escapades
Chapter 4: Frog Hollow
Chapter 5: The Rabbits' Party
A church mouse is no ordinary mouse, and Hildegarde-the Mouse Mistress of Saint Bartholemew's-is no ordinary mouse leader. It falls to her to keep all the church mice safe and out of sight.
But when a few parishioners report mouse sightings, Hildegarde and the rest of the church mice must face a most dreadful consequence: the Great X. To complicate things, a ceremony called the Blessing of the Animals is fast approaching. Saint Bartholemew's will soon be filled with pets . . . including cats!
Oh, dear. Within the stately stone walls of the church, life is not as serene or safe as one might think. It will take the courage and patience of a-well, of a saint-to keep this scampering, squeaking tribe of Hildegarde's intact.
In a land of dragons, Blaze is born without the ability to breathe fire, a trait that is essential to his kind. As he grows older, Blaze becomes increasingly desperate to find a solution to his problem, so he turns to the Dragon King for help. The Dragon King, impressed by Blaze's courage, gives him three challenges to prove his bravery and determination to overcome his problem.
Blaze sets out on an epic adventure filled with danger and excitement. Will Blaze be able to conquer the challenges and unlock the secrets of breathing fire? And if he does, what kind of dragon will he become?
Blaze's Big Adventure is a heart-warming tale about the power of determination, friendship, and the importance of accepting and embracing differences. Join Blaze on his journey and discover the true meaning of heroism.
