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STORYTIME @ HOME
Youth Services staff has created special resources to help facilitate a fun storytime experience in your home. We’ve outlined early literacy activities to help keep kids reading, singing, playing, writing, and talking every day.
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While walking in the jungle, Rabbit and Squirrel come across a strange flat object lying on the ground. Rabbit picks it up and discovers that it is a picture of a rabbit. He shows it to Squirrel who claims that the picture is of a squirrel and not a rabbit. Rabbit shows the picture to Badger who tells them that they are both wrong and the picture is of a badger. All the other animals look at the picture; Mouse says it is a picture of a mouse, Monkey...
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The War Between the States has since ended but tension with the Native American tribes continued over the loss of their land. During the time of restoration, the United States had begun building a railroad to connect its eastern and western shores. In 1869, the east and west railroads were connected by a golden spike in Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory creating the Transcontinental Railroad.
Train cars and locomotives began to bring travelers...
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"The Adventures of Charlie and the Talking Animals" follows the journey of a young boy named Charlie, who has the ability to communicate with animals. Each chapter of the book features Charlie and his animal friends as they embark on exciting adventures together.Throughout the book, Charlie learns important lessons about courage, kindness, and perseverance, as well as the importance of respecting and appreciating the natural world and its inhabitants....
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The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the jungle that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home. Colorful illustrations and engaging photos pair with lively text to tell the story of fun and fascinating animal families.
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The sun is hot, and tension is brewing in the jungle. The animals are seething with envy whilst watching the adorable Charlie the Chimp up to his antics swinging through the trees.
Charlie seems to be good at everything he does. At the suggestion of the giraffe, the animals decide to challenge Charlie to a race across the wide, rolling river nearby, a feat which they all believe he won't be able to do.
Will Charlie be left humiliated and demoralised?...
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Do you ever wish you had brown hair instead of blond, blue eyes instead of green, or were shorter instead of taller? Vivian thought she wanted to change something about herself, so she gave her quills to all of her friends. They were all very creative when they put them to use. Some used them for a favorite hobby, some were used in sports, some for cleaning and gardening and others used them for their favorite pastime. It made Vivian happy that her...
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Once upon a time, in a garden full of vegetables, there lived a happy and plump tomato named Tate. One day, he was infected with a mysterious virus that turned him into a mutant tomato. With his newfound powers, Tate started attacking the city and eating all the vegetables around, including his former friends. However, a brave boy named Nash was determined to stop this tomato mutant and bring him back to his original form. Using his wits and courage,...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once a peaceful and caring ruler, King Marcos, the beloved monarch of the enchanted forest, found himself transformed by a wicked curse. This misfortune befell him when he refused to grant the witch Clara the position of the forest's main healer. From that moment on, darkness consumed King Marcos, turning him into an evil tyrant. With...
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"Jumbo and the Enchanted Friends" is a heartwarming bedtime story that's perfect for children aged 5 to 10. This delightful tale takes young readers on a journey into a lush jungle where they'll meet Jumbo, a lovable little elephant, and his wonderful friends.As the story unfolds, children will be enchanted by the vivid descriptions of the jungle, filled with towering trees, vibrant colors, and playful animals. They'll be transported to a world where...
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This compiled edition of Immortal Warriors includes all three novellas into a single tome for readers and fans of high action and adventure alike. A city under siege. Immortal heroes. Unbeatable enemies. The jungle has never before been so honorable or, dangerous...Barganush the Ravager has forged the greatest army ever seen in the jungle intent on destroying Ridyani, the Jewel of the East, so powerful is the Ravager that not even the immortal heroes...
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Get ready for a wild and wacky journey through the alphabet with Tricky Tongue Twisters! With colorful, adorable animal illustrations, you'll be transported to a world of tongue-twisting fun as you learn the sounds of each letter. From awesome axolotls to zippy zebras, this book is packed with clever and challenging tongue twisters that will put your mouth to the test. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this book is sure to offer hours of entertainment...
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Flip the Monkey Has an Adventure is about a little monkey that becomes bored with everyday life and dreams of going out into the jungle to experience exciting new things. After leaving his village, he is truly amazed at all he sees, but things soon change. The new animals he meets are not friendly, and as Flip continues on, he grows tired and scared. In the end, he is rescued by his dad and realizes home is the only place he really wants to be.
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Villains will rise!! A city on the brink! Epic adventure awaits!Monsoon has bought a little time for Ridyani's inhabitants, abandoned by its allies and surrounded on all sides by the horde, Ridyani steels itself against the Ravager's impending attack.But Barganush is not stupid, and he has a plan to take one of Ridyani's greatest defender without a fight.As the greatest enemies of Ridyani continue to rally to Barganush's side, Ini's search for his...
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Now in Spanish--Have you ever wondered which predators swallow their prey whole? Or which ones eat their victims while they're still alive? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus "Did You Know?" fun facts, informative maps, and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.
18) Depredadores
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Now in Spanish-Have you ever wondered which predators swallow their prey whole? Or which ones eat their victims while they're still alive? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts, informative maps, and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.
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"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." – A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio....
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Fans of the adorable internet sensation Fiona the Hippo and other animal loving kids will be excited to read about the amazing lives of hippos in the wild.
What's that animal with tiny round ears and a big nose peeking out of the river? It's a hippopotamus! Early readers will learn all about these huge, mysterious mammals in this Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids.
From close-up photos of their gigantic teeth and adorable babies to fun...
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