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Africa Calling, Nighttime Falling

Written by Danny Adlerman and Illustrated by Kim Adlerman

A good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa. 

All...

K - 2nd
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Owl Babies

Written by Martin Waddell and Illustrated by Patrick Benson

The baby owls came out of their house,
and they sat on the tree and waited.
A big branch for Sarah, a...

Pre-K - 1st
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Awake at Night

Written by Jessica Wolfe

Which animals are awake at night?

Pre-K - 1st
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While You're Asleep

Written and Illustrated by Emmy Kastner

When the Earth slowly spins and light fades away, animals hunker down for bedtime. But the narrator...

Pre-K - 3rd
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After Dark: Poems about Nocturnal Animals

Written by David L. Harrison and Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
This collection of twenty-two poems explores the fascinating lives of North American nocturnal animals.
K - 4th
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Written by Joy Cowley and Illustrated by Nic Bishop
Nature In a tropical rain forest in Central America, a red-eyed tree frog spends the night looking...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Tortoise & the Hare

Written by Jerry Pinkney
This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
The great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River―from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Animal Boogie

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Chilly Penguin

Written and Illustrated by Constanze V. Kitzing
How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship...
Pre-K - K
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Driving my Tractor

Written by Jan Dobbins and Illustrated by David Sim
Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Egg To Robin

Written by Gilda Berger and Melvin Berger
This book teaches kids about birds and their lifecycle, specifically the robin.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!: Poems for Two Voices

Written by Gerber and Carole and Illustrated by Eugene
A honeybee and a bumblebee have a chat. A rose offers a worm a bit of its compost. A mouse assures a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page and Illustrated by Robin Page
An interactive guessing game exploring what animals can do with their eyes, ears, nose, and even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Diary of a Worm

Written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Harry Bliss
Did you ever wonder what it’s like to be a worm? This diary, written from the perspective of a young...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by Chirstopher Silas Neal
From 1 spider to 1,000 seahorses, the author uses clues from animals’ lives to come up with amazing...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What Will I Be?

Written by Nicola Davies and Illustrated by Marc Boutavant
Vibrant illustrations show the beginning stages of different animal life cycles. Readers will use...
Pre-K - 2nd

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