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1) Wild family
Author
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Families come in all shapes and sizes, from spiders who can carry hundreds of their babies, to elephants who babysit each other's calves. Perfect for every animal and wildlife fan, discover the incredible true stories of our wilder family members. Did you know that clownfish can have hundreds of babies? Or that some families like to be on the move, like monarch butterflies who will travel together for their entire lives! Did you know that lions are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Read it aloud or put the sturdy book in small hands. Then let the fun begin. The colorful, beautiful design-along with adorable pictures of baby animals-captivate kids and will have them paging through Mountain Mamas and Babies again and again. Bighorn sheep, cougars, marmots, and pika, the animals represent some of the most beloved mountain wildlife, making it a perfect gift for families. Share the fascinating world of nature with infants, toddlers,...
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip Bunting! There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together--just like people! With his signature humor and graphic illustrations, Philip Bunting delivers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Prairie Mamas and Babies capture the interest of your family's youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found on grasslands across North America. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and...
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.
Author
Publisher
Helvetiq
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The world is full of insects. They far outweigh humans on earth, and we couldn't survive long without them. But do you really know them? Vetted by entomologist Mathilde Gaudreau, the 30 portraits of Insectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful you can find in parks and forests. On top of that, you'll learn plenty of fun facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hear thanks to ear drums located in their...
Author
Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
¿Qué sabemos actualmente sobre el envejecimiento y qué podemos hacer para envejecer mejor? La humanidad lleva intentando vencer al paso del tiempo desde siempre. La mitología y la ficción están llenos de personajes que buscan la manera de no envejecer y convertirse en inmortales. Pero no ha sido hasta el siglo XXI cuando la ciencia ha avanzado lo suficiente para que este sueño se convierta en realidad. Por fin entendemos por qué con la edad...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Lake Mamas and Babies capture the interest of your family's youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found near lakes across North America. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife...
13) Ant story
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Insect-extraordinaire Jay Hosler is back, this time exploring how we seek to understand ourselves and the world around us through the eyes of one of our world’s tiniest creatures: the ant. Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes? Follow Rubi on the journey of a lifetime as she uncovers...
14) You broke it!
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Parents will be parents, but the joke is on them in this clever collection of subversive parent-child interactions by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Few things in the world have a more profound effect on your life than the parents who raised you. When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. You may experience anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), low self-esteem, addiction, or other mental health conditions as an adult. And you may even feel like it was...
Author
Publisher
Bright Light, an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert Einstein (or not, as it turns out!). So ... can a fish climb a tree? Can a horse drive a car? Can a baby bake a cake? And if they can't, what wonderful things can they do?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Old man Morlock is dead... ...but he still has a chance. Saitou's handyman skills have made him an indispensable member of his party, and his companions have grown to be like a family to him. So it comes as a great shock when the aged sorcerer Morlock abruptly kicks the bucket! Though Raelza and Lafanpan bitterly accept the wizard's death, Saitou's not ready to say goodbye just yet. The window might have closed for normal resurrection magic, but...
19) Bestie day
Author
Series
Trillium sisters volume 2
Publisher
Pixel+Ink
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Wondering if their powers will return, Clare, Emmy, and Giselle throw themselves into preparations for Bestie Day, when everyone in Trillsville celebrates the special people in their lives. The girls are planning to make presents for one another from fallen flower petals. That way, they can enjoy the beauty around them without causing harm. But at the flower field, instead of finding beautiful blooms, the Trills find a big problem. Two girls from...
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