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Fox and Rabbit set out to visit Fox’s uncle in the city. Fox was only a pup when he last visited, but he remembers the stories his uncle told. And he knows that uncle lives in a house with a blue door, so their should be no trouble finding their way. Sure enough, in the city Fox and Rabbit quickly spot a home with a blue door. And inside lives an old badger who, though surprised, invited them for tea.

But as Fox eagerly recalls Uncle’s stories, the badger begins to look confused. He doesn’t remember any of those things happening to him. And… to think of it… Uncle actually doesn’t remember having a nephew at all. ... Read more

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Fox and Rabbit Do it Again!
The Blue Door is another humorous children's book written by David McPhail. Fox and Rabbit's adventure to the city to find fox's uncle is amusing and entertaining. The illustrations are magnificent, colorful and delightful to view. It's a book children want to read over and over. ... Read more

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Roald Dahl es uno de los escritores mas leídos de este siglo.Su imaginación despierta una curiosidad y alegría en cada niño que lee sus novelas, obras y cuentos cortos.Este es el cuento de tres granjeros y un zorro. ... Read more

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Dang and blast, a great story by a great author!
The fantastic Mr. Fox takes on bungling farmers Bogus, Bunce and Bean. The farmers swear to kill the poor fox and his family but Mr. Fox has other ideas. Mr Fox loses his prized tail but never loses sight of the thing he charishes most, his family. His bravery and love for his family make this book a must read for any child of any age. He is one Fantastic Fox. ... Read more

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Jean Craighead George is brilliant!
If you love nature get all of the books Mrs.George has written. I love this book as well as all the others. Her writting relates to me, I love animals and beleive we need to express their beauty. She is my favorite author and I hope to get all of her books and read them and enjoy every moment. Her writting puts beautiful pictures in my mind. I hope to share them with others and have them enjoy these masterpeices. Vulpes is rather sad but it is still a lovely novel. She shows the hardships and better sides of being a fox. After you read this book it will enlighten you. Even if animals arent your favorite things it will show you how beautiful nature really is. If you absolutely love nature like I do you will enjoy this book just as much. Its not any ordinary book its an open feild of pleasure just like all the others she has written. Get it now and I hope you treasure it like I did and still do.

Great Novel
If you love foxes, this is the book for you. This excellent novel is about a young fox who grows up in the wild. The details are great and the story is well written. As a fox lover my self, I couldn't put this book down. This novel is great for young teenagers who want to know more about what it is like for a red fox to grow up in the wild. The great detail makes you think you are there in the story with the fox. I would read it over and over!

A fine nature read from two master storytellers
This was Jean Craighead George's first book and is, as are the majority of her eighty or so others, a masterpiece of nature writing. Originally published in 1948, the book has, thankfully, been reprinted so that it may be enjoyed by young readers once again. Ms. George also wrote DIPPER OF COPPER CREEK, also reprinted, and several other out-of-print but nonetheless wonderful nature stories, with her ex-husband John George, before going on to write such classics as MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN and the JULIE OF THE WOLVES books. The story concerns a young red fox in the woods of Maryland named Vulpes (all of the Georges' characters were named after their Latin scientific identifications) and his abilities outwit and outrun the hunters who are after him. Gorgeous wash illustrations by Ms. George herself and a spellbinding climax at the end make this a wonderful addition to any nature lore- or children's- book collection.

This is a great book - very interesting.
I was very interested in what happens to Vulpes the fox. This book is fun to read - not too hard and not too easy. Vulpes is a really cool fox. He's cute.

It was a great book about a fox's life.
This was a great book. I especially like the details about his life. I think it is excellent for a young adult to read. ... Read more

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Look into a wolf's mouth, and see teeth that are perfectly shaped to kill their prey and then tear off chunks of meat. Watch the dominance-and-submission rituals that wolves go through to keep the peace in a pack. See them deep inside their den. Find out exactly how acute their hearing is, how sharp their eyesight can be, and how quickly they run. Get closer to wolves, learn more about their amazing habits, and gain deeper respect for their survival techniques with this photo-filled question-and-answer guide all about wolves, foxes, coyotes, and other members of the family, including the raccoon dog, the dingo, and the tiny Japanese Shamanu. Discover the wolf's evolution from small, insect-eating mammals called Miacidae, which lived during the time of the dinosaurs, and how they spread throughout the globe, from the hottest deserts to the coldest Arctic lands. Follow their life course from birth to death, their eating, sleeping, mating, and fighting habits. And most important of all, see what you can do to make sure future generations will be able to coexist with this remarkable creature of the wild.80 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 8 1/2.
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More than a cover photo
DO NOT judge this book by its cover!! The factual information in this edition presents wolves in a way that displays their true selves - intellegent, social, and amazing creatures that deserve the opportunity the not only survive, but thrive! ... Read more

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Howl along with this colorful introduction to wolves.Includesinformation on wolf-types, habitats, packs, hunting, methods of defense, andwolf pups.All in easy to understand language with clear eye-catching graphics. ... Read more

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When a hungry fox spies a meal in the form of a rooster up a tree, he must

determine how he will finesse the capture. But what happens when the rooster

turns the tables and beats the fox at his own game? This Little Dipper

Book/tm/ is an age-old fable from Aesop, simply retold and lavishly

illustrated by award winner Charles Santore.




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Very sweet children's story with a math theme
I purchased this Spanish language book for use with a class I teach in math methods for prospective elementary teachers. This is a sweet book with darling illustrations and it is terrific to use to introduce or reinforce the very basic math concepts concepts of "big" vs. "small". In my class I read the English translation while one of my students read the Spanish text, and my students enjoyed the story very much! This also gives teachers an opportunity to introduce multiculturism into the math classroom. ... Read more

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Red Fox is hunting for a very special dinner, but he can't find anything nice to eat. There is a guard dog guarding plump chickens, no juicy frogs in the pond and the hare is just too quick for him. In desperation, Red Fox tries his luck in town and finds something delicious in a nearby dustbin. ... Read more

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"[A] succinct, readable discussion illustrated by many exceptional full-color photographs. Arnold discusses bat anatomy, development, behavior, habitat, food, predators, myths, history, and endangerment....Useful for school reports and intriguing to read."--Booklist. ... Read more

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Old friends, new friends, best friends, and schoolfriends...whether in the classroom, in daycare centers, at birthday parties, or at the playground, nothing, it seems, is a more important issue in a child's eyes, than the new bonds and friendships touching their daily lives.Figgy Twosocks and Jefferson Bear, two lovable and endearing characters, animate the timeless and universal theme of friendship and explore the elements that make their relationship so special -- playing, sharing, helping...and forgiving, in a warmly illustrated tale that will melt the hearts of children and adults alike. ... Read more

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Delightful!
My children and I love this story! It is refreshing to find a tale of friendship that touches on sharing and helping, but also on differing opinions and hurt feelings. The story weaves nicely through all of these aspects of friendship and still manages to end happily. The illustrations convey all of the emotions of the two sweet characters most effectively. This delightful story easily led to conversation with my preschoolers on the value of true friends. ... Read more

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A new book about the Fox sisters, otherwise known as Zelda and Ivy, isbound to bring them new fans. In this three-chapter follow-up to Zelda and Ivy and Zelda and Ivy and the Boy NextDoor, the dynamic duo talks to their neighbor Mrs. Brownlie about whatthey want for Christmas in "Christmas Wishes." Zelda becomes the AmazingZeldarina to foretell what they will get in "Christmas Fortunes," and finally,in "Christmas Gifts," both they and Mrs. Brownlie get exactly what they hadhoped for. Laura Kvasnovsky's inimitable illustrations and deft touch with thestory line capture perfectly the lives and hopes of two sisters who get alongreally well--on the whole. Zelda tends to order Ivy about, or not give her whatshe wants, but Ivy knows how to look after herself. Siblings on both sides ofthe age divide will appreciate both their innocent good humor and the author'sway of exhibiting but not dwelling on the tensions between them. (Ages 4 to 8)--Richard Farr ... Read more

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Give your child a head start with these brilliant new books. The activities in it are designed to stimulate children and demonstrate basic mathematical concepts that will be developed in the classroom. ... Read more

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Rex's Secret is a story about a red fox named Rex. He is sad when his best friend leaves one summer because humans have moved into the forest. He cannot seem to find another friend until a new fox family arrives.

Rex and Sara become great friends and play together the rest of the summer. However, on the first day of school, Rex finds out something about Sara that he did not know. Now he has to choose between his new friend and admitting a secret of his own in front of the entire school and the class bully, Francie.

What will he do?