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Bambi's First Day

Felix Salten (author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627535854

"He came into the world in the middle of the thicket, in one of those little, hidden forest glades which seem to be entirely open but are really screened in on all sides." So begins one of the most beloved nature stories. Felix Salten wrote Bambi: A Life in the Woods in 1923. It was translated into English in 1928, becoming a Book-of-the-Month Club hit. Though not originally written for children, the film rights were sold to the Walt Disney studios and the animated movie was released in 1942. Taken directly from the first chapter of Salten's original tale, Bambi's First Day depicts the early moments of the fawn's life in the safety of a forest glen and the shelter of his mother's embrace. Lush oil paintings by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen showcase the beauty of the natural world and tenderly bring to life the heartfelt devotion and love of a mother for her child.Felix Salten is the pen name for Austrian writer Siegmund Salzmann who wrote short stories, plays, novels, and essay collections. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has illustrated more than 20 books with Sleeping Bear Press, including the bestselling The Legend of Sleeping Bear; Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot; Friend on Freedom River; and his popular Hazel Ridge Farm stories. Gijsbert lives in Bath, Michigan, with his wife, Robbyn. They both travel to schools in the Great Lakes area.

Grady the Goose

Denise Brennan-Nelson (author), Michael Glenn Monroe (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627535892

From the moment she hatches from her egg, Grady Goose has to do things her way, often ignoring her parents' rule of "stick together." But when she lags behind as the rest of her family leaves for warmer climes, Grady learns the hard way that one is the loneliest number, especially for a young goose. A chance encounter with a helpful farmer soon sets things right, and a happy ending is in store for Grady and her family. Denise Brennan-Nelson, the author of the delightful Someday Is Not a Day of the Week, returns with another gentle lesson for young readers. Artist Michael Glenn Monroe's beautiful nature scenes, coupled with an information section on geese facts, add a wildlife component perfect for classroom use.

I Love You Just Enough

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen (author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627537278

While pulling weeds and planting seeds with her dad on Hazel Ridge Farm's prairie, Heather discovers a wood duckling alone in the grass. Worried for the duckling's safety, Heather asks her dad if she can care for him. "You have to keep him safe and warm and fed. You have to teach him how to be a duck--to swim, to hunt for bugs, and how to fly." Aptly named Mr. Peet for his chirping sound, the ducking accompanies Heather as she feeds the chickens, rabbits, and horses. They spend the summer swimming together in the pond, and Mr. Peet eventually masters how to fly. Heather becomes concerned when she hasn't seen Mr. Peet in 10 days. Her dad reassures her that the wood duck may have found his own place in nature. Heather is proud of her work and she knows Mr. Peet will be ok, because she loved him just enough.

Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears

Marc Bekoff Jill Robinson (author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627530057

For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper's body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It's a horrific practice and conducted on thousands of moon bears each year. But now Jasper has the chance to be free and live a life away from pain and torture. In 2000, Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization, rescued Jasper and other captive moon bears, taking them to its Moon Bear Rescue Centre. Here veterinarians attended to the bears' wounds, hoping to give them some chance of a peaceful existence in the animal sanctuary. But after so many years of abuse Jasper's wounds, both physical and mental, are extensive. Can Jasper mend his body and mind and finally enjoy the life he was meant to live?

Track that Scat!

Lisa Morlock (author), Carrie Anne Bradshaw (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781410310118

When Finn and her dog Skeeter set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step...right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal it comes from, scat comes in all shapes and sizes. Scat, along with foot or paw tracks, can tell a lot about the creature who produced it. As Finn's hike takes her further into the woods, she happens along some scat and tracks from a variety of woodland creatures. Pairing punchy rhyme with science writing, Lisa Morlock has created the perfect nature guide, providing detailed descriptions of the prints, diets, and behaviors of the animals that Finn and Skeeter encounter along their hike. Watch your step!

Who Will Plant a Tree?

Jerry Pallotta (author), Tom Leonard (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781585365784

A squirrel buries an acorn. A dolphin pushes a coconut into an ocean current. A camel chewing a date spits out the seed. What do they all have in common? Each one, in its own way, has helped to plant a tree. In myriad ways and diverse environments, Mother Nature is given a hand in dispersing seeds that eventually grow into trees. From the apple seeds falling off the sticky fur of a black bear to the pine seed carried by an army of ants marching to their anthill, creatures great and creatures small participate in nature's cyclical dance in the planting of a tree.

What Do They Do? Nurses

Jennifer Zeiger (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602798175

The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Nurses, gives young readers an idea of the role that Nurses play in keeping the members of the community healthy.

The World Around Us: Forests

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799226

Level 2 guided reader that teaches young readers about forests, how they grow and the ecosystems they support.

Wildfires!

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799257

Level 2 guided reader that educates students about wildfires, their causes and effects.

The World Around Us: Mountains

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799202

Level 2 guided reader that teaches young readers concepts about mountains, how they are formed and the ecosystems they support.

How Did They Build That? House

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800198

Every town or city is filled with houses of all shapes and sizes, but we don't often stop to think about how they are built. Readers will learn all about the construction process, from foundations to roofs.

The World Around Us: Rivers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799219

Level 2 guided reader that teaches young readers concepts about rivers, how they are formed, their importance in the ecosystems, and ways to keep them clean.

How Did They Build That? Water Park

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800204

Tall, twisting slides, gigantic wave pools, and powerful waterfalls are all common sights at a water park. Readers will find out what it takes to plan and build these fun places.

What Do They Do? Dentists

Gaetano Capici (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602798151

The books in the Community Connections Library help kids understand the world around them. What Do They Do? Dentists, gives young readers an idea of the role that Dentists play in their community.

Kids Can Recycle

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799288

Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of recycling and what they can do to help protect the earth's resources.

Kids Can Use Less

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799301

Level 3 guided reader that helps kids understand the importance of consuming less and the impact that has on keeping the earth healthy.

Earthquakes!

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799240

Level 2 guided reader that teaches students about earthquakes, their causes and effects.

Floods!

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799264

Level 2 guided reader that teaches students about floods, what they are, how they happen, and the effect they have on the environment.

Foals Grow up to Be Horses

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799127

Level 1 guided reader that introduces the concept of life cycles. Students will develop reading skills while learning how foals grow into horses.

Kits Grow up to Be Rabbits

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799134

Level 1 guided reader that introduces the concept of life cycles. Students will develop reading skills while learning how kits grow into rabbits.

Kittens Grow up to Be Cats

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799110

Level 1 guided reader that introduces the concept of life cycles. Students will develop reading skills while learning how kittens grow into adult cats.

Puppies Grow up to Be Dogs

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799103

Level 1 guided reader that introduces the concept of life cycles. Students will develop reading skills while learning how puppies grow into a full grown dogs.

Keep It Clean: Germ Free

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799165

Level 1 guided reader that teaches students how to prevent the spread of germs by washing hands and the importance of cleanup.

Keep It Clean: Get Well Soon

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799172

Level 1 guided reader that teaches young readers about what happens when they get sick and what they can do to speed their recovery.

Keep It Clean: Time to Wash Up

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799141

Level 1 guided reader that teaches students how to prevent the spread of germs by washing hands and the importance of cleanup.