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“Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities,” by Stephanie Gibeault

Math the Same but Different!  A horse that adds, guppies that count, and parrots that can express their displeasure, vividly.  All this and more can be found between the covers of this book.  Join the search to find out if … Continue reading

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“Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers,” by Justin Anderson

Surprising Swifts! Swifts can fit in the palm of your hand, but they fly faster, higher, and longer than any other bird.  Every year, they fly from central Africa to the United Kingdom in a month. Part of their journey … Continue reading

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“Molly, Olive, and Dexter: The Guessing Game,” by Catherine Rayner

Come Guess with Me! This is a sweet story about three animal friends playing a game in the forest.  The game moves quickly as two of them try to guess what the third one is thinking.  That is, it goes … Continue reading

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“Look What I Found on the Farm,” by Moira Butterfield

E I E I O! Illustrated by Jesús Verona Join the excitement of exploring a farm.  There are great illustrations of the animals, land, and interesting things.  At every turn, there are items to look for, along with information about … Continue reading

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“Bizzy Bear Preschool,” by Benji Davies

Fun Time, Any Time! The little child in your life will love this interactive book.  There is something to do on every two-page spread, including the cover.  It shows, and tells, the good things that are waiting for them in … Continue reading

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“Mr. Fox’s Game of No!” by David LaRochelle

No, no, no! Get ready for lots of laughter and giggles. If you are offered a giant ice cream sundae covered with delicious toppings, would you say no?  Of if you were invited to a great beach party in Hawaii, … Continue reading

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“Found,” by Sam Usher

                            What They Discovered! They found it!  A little boy and his grandfather went to the beach and found a tide pool that they explored.  With a … Continue reading

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“Aqua Boy,” by Ken Wilson Max

Fun in the Ocean! Little Aaron has a problem, he doesn’t enjoy the ocean like the rest of his family because he is afraid to put his head in the water.  He feels left out, but when he tries, he … Continue reading

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“Maisy Loves Bees,” by Lucy Cousins

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz! What is that buzzing?  It is the bees, and Maisy is ready to tell us all about them.  Just like children, bees get thirsty so it is important that there is water to drink.   Bees love sunshine, … Continue reading

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“Go and Get with Rex,” by David LaRochelle

What Starts with a D? Join Rex, the dog, as he plays an alphabet game.  When a letter is picked, something that begins with that letter must be found.  Each time, when three different letters are called, none of which … Continue reading

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