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Petra just loves spring in Gimmelwald. Each season she and her family lead their prize dairy cows into the pastures to graze and each cow wears her own jingling, jangling, clanging bell. What a symphony! But when Petra's favorite cow, Effie, loses her bell, the whole herd is out of harmony and refuses to move. Will Petra be able to find Effie's bell before it's too late? With charming illustrations, this whimsical story is sure to delight children...
122) Hamsi et Vica: Conte
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Le récit d'amitié d'une vache indienne et d'un corbeau !
Hamsi est une jeune vache indienne dont la race est en voie d'extinction. A la mort de son propriétaire, elle se retrouve dans un petit monastère hindou du sud de l'Inde o la vie se révèle de plus en plus difficile. Heureusement, elle se lie d'amitié avec Vica, un corbeau gourmand et dégourdi, qui l'aide à retrouver sa joie de vivre.
Découvrez un conte attachant, qui vous fera voyager...
124) Life on a Dairy Farm
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Do you know why a farmer would play music for cows? Or how long it takes to milk a cow? Just ask Robert, a young farmer who helps his family raise dairy cows. He'll show you the fun and work involved in feeding, cleaning, and milking hundreds of cows every day.
125) Cowy Cow
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Cowy Cow has so many ideas! In fact, she has one hundred of them: green is the best color ever; chewed grass tastes like a cookie . . . But has Cowy Cow ever tasted a cookie before? Though her research may be flawed, this single cow's efforts to make silly sense of the world are both tickling and inspiring! Chris Raschka's award-winning brush strokes add just the right amount of emotion and comedy.
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Life at Cross C Ranch used to be wonderful. But lately, there isn't a lot of happiness to be found. The cows fret and fuss about how they look: the color and style of their hair, their spots, and any other differences they notice. Day after day, the cows complain-about everything. "Why am I different?" is on everyone's mind. That is until a new cow comes to visit...and teaches the herd to appreciate their differences.
Read A Cow Tale: Why Am I Different?...
127) Worried
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The emoji is worried. In this Emoji Emotions Level A reader children can read simple sentences featuring their favorite emoji characters. Emoji Emotions books help young children identify emotions and promote social emotional learning for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten level readers. Each book follows the simple pattern of showing an emoji character displaying the title's emotion. In WORRIED, kids will reinforce their understanding...
128) 14 cows for America
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In June of 2002, a mere nine months since the September 11 attacks, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half...
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Called a "read-aloud gem" by Quill & Quire, this picture book will delight children with its creative use of language and endearing illustrations.
In rhyming text that winds like a creek through a farmer's field, the book takes readers on a journey through one lovely day in Buttercup's life. Whether she is ruminating on the mud beneath her feet or on the moon and the stars in the blue-black sky, she draws us deep into her rich and wonderful world,...
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Called a "read-aloud gem" by Quill & Quire, this picture book will delight children with its creative use of language and endearing illustrations.
In rhyming text that winds like a creek through a farmer's field, the book takes readers on a journey through one lovely day in Buttercup's life. Whether she is ruminating on the mud beneath her feet or on the moon and the stars in the blue-black sky, she draws us deep into her rich and wonderful world,...
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I will love you till the cows come home from a trip to Mars through skies unknown, in a rocket ship made of glass and stone... I will love you till the cows come home.
Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You-only funnier!
This book extends the saying, "I'll love you till the cows come home" to the humorous extreme. Along the way there are yaks in cadillacs, sheep setting sail,...
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When Santa needs a last-minute substitution, an unlikely hero steps in. Will anyone notice that Santa is...a cow?
It's Christmas Eve, and Santa is busy making his deliveries. But when, he needs to dash back to the North Pole for some forgotten presents, an unlikely hero-a cow, has to step into the red suit. She dashes down the chimney with a "Moo-moo-moo, Merry Christmas, and is met by a little boy waiting up for Santa. Will this cow be able to keep...
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A yoga and mindfulness picture book that encourages young readers to breathe, slow down, and move into various gentle and playful poses as they ease into a practice of meditation.
With a gentle reminder for children to breathe and to connect their bodies, this beautifully illustrated picture book contains a sweet cast of animal friends to guide young readers from one yoga pose to the next. From reaching your hands up to the sky to stretching like...
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Can cows really make strawberry milk? When Bessie the cow gets too big for the petting zoo, she'll try anything to feel special again, even making pink milk. Bessie's hilarious quest with her quirky farm friends will have you laughing out loud. Follow her adventure sneaking into the juicy strawberry patch and attempting to make her milk extra sweet. Her efforts may not go according to plan, but Bessie learns an important lesson - she's special just...
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In this adorable illustrated picture book for kids written by Dan McKernan (Saved by the Barn), the rescue farm animals at Barn Sanctuary decide to help a cow who is dealing with fear and anxiety in her new home. Children will learn the importance of friendship and compassion, as well as why it's important to support others during hard times.
Inside this book, kids ages 4-8 will discover:
• A positive message about friendship, kindness, and understanding...
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¿Cuál es el primer paso para obtener la leche? ¡Comienza con una vaca comiendo pasto! Aprende sobre todos los pasos del proceso de elaboración de la leche, de principio a fin.
What's the first step in making milk? It starts with a cow eating grass! Learn about all of the steps in the process of making milk, from start to finish. Now in Spanish.
139) Bull Riding
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This title introduces readers to bull riding, rodeo's most dangerous event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the bull and safety equipment such as leather chaps and helmets are covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
140) Roping
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This title introduces readers to roping, a timed rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of tie-down, break-away, and team roping competitions, from tying the piggin' string in a hooey, dropping the flag, to the finish signals of cowboys, herders, and heelers. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are also introduced. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...
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