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In school, Moses, and the rest of his class are given the assignment of choosing a friend to write about.As he wonders which person to choose, he thinks of his circle of friends and what they share together.Some friends are kids like Jimmy, who says funny things, and Manuel, who races with Moses on the playground.Other friends are grown-ups like Mom and Dad, and his teachers.Neighbors too, can be friends, like Kate, his teen-aged babysitter.Kate owns two really cute iguanas.One of the iguanas, Zaki, is missing toes.

That's it!Moses will write about Zaki.After all, they really have something in common.Moses and Zaki both have special needs.Zaki, with her missing toes, must figure out new ways to move around and get to where she wants to go, which is exactly what Moses must do in his wheelchair!

More than just a story about friendship, ALL KINDS OF FRIENDS, EVEN GREEN! looks at difference---such as being in a wheelchair or missing toes---in a unique way.With this beautifully photographed and engaging story, children discover that living with disability and facing its challenges can be seen as interesting, even positive.With an Afterword about disabilities, Moses, and iguanas, the story provides material for discussing inclusion at school and home. ... Read more

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A memorable friendship
"All Kinds of Friends, Even Green!" is written and photographed by Ellen B. Senisi. The text and photos tell a story about Moses, a disabled boy who gets around in his wheelchair. At school, his class is given an assignment to write about friends. Moses is inspired to write about a very special friend: Zaki, an iguana. Zaki is also disabled, having lost her back toes after a mite infection; Moses has a special affection with her.

This is a wonderful portrait of a multiethnic school environment that includes disabled youngsters. The acknowledgement section of the book thanks the participants at Zoller School in Schenectady, New York. After the main text there are three interesting supplemental articles: about disabilities, about young Moses, and about iguanas. The colorful, lively photos are enjoyable to look at. This book effectively reminds us that disability is an issue that affects both human and non-human beings. Moses and Zaki are likeable and admirable "characters," and the book movingly celebrates the special love a child has for a cherished pet.

Great Book!
I really liked this book, and so did my 6 year old son. I have a boy with special needs who is 5, and this author captured the curiousity and excitement of a small child so well, and then revealed the disability of the boy in the book in a very positive manner. My son had fun reading it, and I know that the ideas that were in the background are what I want my son to "get". I would definetely recommend this book.

Unique, distinctive, and highly recommended
Written and photographed by Ellen B. Senisi, All Kinds of Friends, Even Green! is an adventurous picture book for beginning readers about a real-life pet iguana. Expertly taken color photographs of a boy and his beloved reptile companion, along with whimsical text, make All Kinds Of Friends, Even Green! unique, distinctive, and highly recommended. ... Read more

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To most, reptiles are scary, to kids they are intriguing.Kids will discover the answers to such questions as: Why do snakes have teeth and fangs?, Which lizard looks both ways at once? and What makes a crocodile smile? ... Read more

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Their ferocity has made them famous-now is your chance to fill kids in on their ancient past, their danger to humans, and their well-deserved reputation as doting parents

Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles. Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old! ... Read more

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It's one thing when Sid brings a snake home for a pet. But it's a whole different story when that snake escapes!

Where on earth could that Slithery Jake be? Is he slinking in the covers? Hiding under the dog's dish? Sleeping in Grandpa's noodle lunch? The whole family grows frantic as they search for Sid's missing pet. Share in their surprise when Jake's hideaway is finally revealed.

With quirky watercolors and a romping rhyme, Slithery Jake will slither right into your heart.

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A thoroughly charming and entertainingly upbeat picture book
Rose-Marie Provencher's Slithery Jake is an amusing picture book story brought to life with Abby Carter's watercolor illustrations. Sid is a young boy who brings home a snake as a pet. But then the snake escapes! Where in the world could that snake be? Slithery Jake is commended as a thoroughly charming and entertainingly upbeat picture book, featuring exaggerated action and comedy, and quite fun to read aloud.

You'll want to take home Slithery Jake the pet snake!
As a parent, you'll want to read this book aloud to your child over and over again. The wacky rhymes roll off the tongue to a child's delight and the illustrations will keep your child giggling throughout the story. This book is so well written that I had to write a review!

Slimy, Silly Fun!
My 7 year old daughter is in a "fun book" stage. First, she fell in love with Drum, Chavi, Drum! (she still has to read it every night) and now with Slithery Jake. If you want your child to laugh outloud, get her/him these two books. You won't regret it. These are by far the most fun books in her collection.

Slithery Jake is slimy snake fun! ... Read more

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A bird, a monkey, and a snake live in a tree in the jungle. When a storm blows their tree down, they go out together in search of a new home, each with the dream of living alone. But every prospective home they come to is already occupied by other animals, and some of them are not at all friendly! After realizing there is safety in numbers, they find the perfect place to live -- another tree -- which they happily share with their new friend, the frog. In simple words, and in glorious pictures that represent words, Kate Banks and Tomek Bogacki havecreated a wonderful picture-book adventure that carries thetraditional rebus to new levels of fun and involvement. ... Read more

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Great book
We borrowed this book from the public library, and my two-year old son absolutely loves it!The use of pictures instead of words provides a really stimulating experience.The illustrations, including the flow of words on the page are beautiful, the story is sweet and interesting.I highly recommend this book!

Imaginative, sweet story!
My daughter and I absolutely love reading this book before bedtime.Although my daughter is only 18 months old and usually doesn't have patience for long story books, she loves listening to the adventure of thebird, the monkey and the snake, and craves for more everytime I am done. The use of pictures in place of words fuels the imagination, and I alsolike the layout and the general flow of the book very much. ... Read more

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It's a peaceful day at
the pond as ten timid
turtles bask in the sun.
But wait!
A bullfrog leaps, a
rabbit rustles, deer
appear, a chickadee
chirps, and
ten
nine
eight
seven
six
five
four
three
two
one
by one
the turtles dive
into the water.
Splash!
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Great counting book
In this book ten turtles are sitting on a log, but one by one, they each jump into the water when startled by other creatures of the forest, like bullfrogs, ducks, and deer. The story rhymes, and has a lot of alliteration. At the end of the book is a reference section with short informative descriptions of the animals mentioned in the text. This is great for parents who are faced with follow up questions after reading the book. The story, with its countdown plot, makes a great wind-down at bed time. It has about 60 words.

Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond
Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond is the story of a day in the life of ten Eastern Painted Turtles. The basic premise of the book is learning the numbers one thru ten. The book begins with "Ten timid turtles, lounging in a line. Startled by a bullfrog...Then there are nine." Various creatures continue to disturb the turtles. One by one their numbers dwindle. The story concludes with all ten turtles reunited for the night. The numbers one thru ten are then reviewed. Falwell includes 2 pages of ecological information at the end of the story. Information is included about all of the wildlife mentioned in the book.
The artwork in this book is striking. Each page contains a striking mixed media collage. The leaf prints and birch bark leave a realistic impression of life at the pond. The various animals depicted appear very lifelike. The Eastern Painted Turtles are especially well depicted. Several collages provide a clue to the next animal that the turtles will encounter. A rabbit is seen in the background on the page featuring the bullfrog. Part of the red squirrel's tale is seen on the page featuring the rabbit. A glimpse of the fawn's back is seen on the page featuring the red squirrel. The book also includes instructions on how to recreate Falwell's leaf prints.

Language booster
My grandson loves this book! He likes to count the turtles, find the animals, and make all the animal sounds. He's even noticing the lively verbs and adjectives and has used them when he talks!
The artwork is very attractive and textural. A wonderful book.

Count on this one!
This beautiful counting book is a great introduction to nature as well. The bright collage illustrations are rich with texture and detail, and the perky text is fun to read to kids while they find clues to the next animal hidden in the pictures. There are information pages in the back that provide more interesting facts about each animal ( helpful to parents,too--I didn't know that turtles wintered over in the mud at the bottom of the pond!) and even an arts and crafts page that shows an easy way for children to make leaf prints. ... Read more

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Did you know that an alligator can lay up to forty eggs at a time? Or that alligators "talk" to each other? Find out more amazing alligator facts in this exciting, easy-to-read book. Mile 3 Road to Reading books contain longer sentences and more complex plotlines for the increasingly confident reader. ... Read more

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This nonfiction reader follows the ever-changing life of a frog as it grows from an egg to a tadpole to a full-grown frog!
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Big, Cool Frog Pictures
This fun little book is filled with big, detailed image of frogs from every stage, from egg to frog, It does an excellent job at showing the different levels of growth of tadpoles. There are some nice shots of tadpoles with legs starting to sprout.

There are no more than 16 words per page, making it reader-friendly for ages 5-7.

I fully recommend "Where Do Frogs Come From."

Anthony Trendl

very neat science easy reader
My son is 7 and he read this book at the library to me while we were doing a unit on frogs. The book had get real frog pictures. Also the book only had a few words per page so it's great for begining readers. Lot of great info in the book as well! ... Read more

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Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there’s so much to find out about all ofthese scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin?What unusual things can lizards do? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles haveshells? Kids will find the answers—and much more—in this fun, fact-filled introductionto reptiles. Filled with colorful photographs and illustrations, this is just right for anyreptile lover. ... Read more

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This reptilian resource explains everything from "Why do lizards lose their tails?" to "What makes a crocodile smile?" ... Read more

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Every aspect of snakes is covered, from camouflage and cold-bloodedness to how they move and kill their prey. Children who are fascinated by snakes will also discover how they feed and raise their young, how to study snakes, and why some snakes are endangered. Specially commissioned art shows a variety of these animals—flying snakes, sea snakes, and also more infamous snakes such as the black mamba and king cobra—in their habitats. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Teddy bears and ducklings, eat your heart out--there's nothing cuterthan a red-eyed tree frog. And award-winning photographer Nic Bishop (The Secrets of Animal Flight) roamed through the rain forests of Central America with rolls and rolls of high-speed film to prove it. Preschoolers will be captivated by the slice-of-life story that Joy Cowley and Bishop tell of this adorable amphibian: "Here is an iguana. Frogs do not eat iguanas. Do iguanas eat frogs? The red-eyed tree frog does not wait to find out." Sharp close-up photographs of near misses with a snake, a long froggy leap, a moth lunch, and a little, eyelid-exposing nap mesh perfectly with Cowley's engaging narrative. The "Did You Know?" section in the back recounts the ins and outs, ups and downs of tree-frog life. (Ages 3 to 5) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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Fun, Realistic Frog
You see the front cover. The rest of the book is like that: beautiful, vivrant images of the star, a lone red-eyed tree frog.

The "Red-Eyed Tree Frog" introduces us to a tint frig with wide eyes, and a few adventures he has. He contemplates eating an ant, swallows a moth, and narrowly escapes being munched by a snake.

The photographer should get the kudos here, as though there is text, it is the pictures which are the prize. The storyline is bland, unpoetic, but the photos are amazing. We see the frog flying in mid-air, and with his foot being tasted by the snake, and a moth pre- and mid-lunch. There is a cool shot of the frog with his eyes closed, as the frog sleeps, and the odd film covering its eyes.

It is a real look at a day in the life of one tree frog.

Anthony Trendl

Both of my children love this book!
My 2 year old likes to yell, "Look out frog," "Jump," and "Crunch, crunch, crunch," at the appropriate pages. My four year old likes it, too. The pictures are nice and vibrant. This is one of their favorites.

cool frogs
frogs are awesome amphibians i like reading and learning about them.

Eager Red-eyed Tree Frog reader
The cover photograph of an alert red-eyed tree frog immediately captures attention and invites one into the book. The close-up photographs are of great clarity and interest with one or two sentences of simple text for each one. Shown are some other animal life forms in the frog's habitat. These are introduced as are the frog's daily cycles, its prey, and its enemies. It shows how the frog eludes them. This book concludes with "Did You Know?" which is two pages with facts about its habitat, physiology and life cycle, which were not covered in the story. This section includes small photographs that illustrate its size, toe suckers, and how it sleeps blending into the environment with its unusual eyes closed. This truly delightful book gives a surprising amount of information. It would appeal to any age level, though its simple text is designed for a younger audience. It would also be an excellent addition for English Language Learners or other Special Needs people. This wonderful introduction of this endearing creature is sure to be loved by frog aficionados. I highly recommend this book.

EYED ON A RED-EYED FROG
Last night, when I was going to give a bed time story to my daughter at the age of four, she stopped me and told me what she witnessed that day. She said, "Daddy, you know the red-eyed frog? That's really weird. It checked out an ant, a caterpillar, a grasshopper and even a snake. The snake almost ate it. You must be scared!" I told it to my wife. She said, "Well, Amazon's package arrived today. She just found and took out a "Red-Eyed Tree Frog" among other books. She seemed to like it." My daughter is a Japanese kid and cannot speak nor read English. But surely this book attracts attention of any small ones. ... Read more

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Great science series....
This entire series of books on animals, their habitats, life cycles, etc. are wonderful! I own 13 of them now. I use these with my first graders during our animal unit. Each book has fantastic pictures and drawings. The information is presented very well but also simply enough that primary aged students can grasp the concepts and find it fascinating. The books also enable themselves to be read in pieces if you want to skip something or focus on a certain area. I highly recommend books by Bobbie Kalman! ... Read more

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Turtles are among the oldest living creatures in the world. They have been on earth for nearly 200 million years!

In Look Out for Turtles! readers will discover why these creatures have survived so long. Hard shells protect many turtles from harm. Colorful markings on their shells help some turtles to blend in with their surroundings. Different kinds of turtles can live almost anywhere on land or sea and can eat many kinds of plants and animals...Today turtles must struggle to. survive. They are hunted, and threatened by pollution. There is less and less open space for turtles to live in. If turtles are going to be around for another 200 million years, they are going to need our help!

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Disappointing.
This book is very expensive for what it is - basically a picture book without much real information. ... Read more

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Ms. Turtle is the best babysitter ever. When the little frogs are sad, she finds a way to make them smile. When they are full of secrets, she listens to them. Ms. Turtle even makes them a special promise. No wonder the little frogs love her!

Valeri Gorbachev's playful characters are sure to appeal to anyone who has ever had a favorite babysitter.