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The Moon Saw It All
By Nancy L. Young
Ever wonder what animals do after dark? They dance the night away at a critter ball thrown for one and all in The Moon Saw It All! Through delightful poetry and creative imagery, little ones are transported to a fantastical world where crickets rub wings to a jitterbug dance, gila monsters swish to the monster-mash, centipedes tap while night hawks rap and quail tango at a moonlit bash. Read before bed, its gentle rhyming pattern and upbeat message cradle children like a loving hug.
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Burton's Harvest Party
By V. A. Boeholt
With Grandma Green away judging the State Quilting Contest and Aunt May feeling under the weather, it's up to Farmer Green and his grandchildren to decorate for the fall harvest celebration, but will they be prepared in time for the party? With help from Burton the Kind Scarecrow and his little barnyard animal friends, Farmer Green and the children host one humdinger of a harvest party! And Farmer Green appreciates the surprise gift of help from Burton and his friends so much, he gives them a special gift in return.
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Burton Helps Dixie Duck
By V. A. Boeholt
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A Squirrel's Story
By Jana Bommersbach
Shirlee Squirrel needs a safe nest for her babies, far from the clutches of a menacing black cat! When she moves into a birdhouse designed to house wood ducks, she and her babies create a "home sweet home" in a North Dakota backyard. Raising her children under the watchful eye of the nice man and woman whose yard they inhabit, Shirlee teaches young Sammy and Sally everything gray tree squirrels need to know. Retold by award-winning journalist Jana Bommersbach, Shirlee's true story speaks the universal language of love. Whether readers speak cat, squirrel, or people, Shirlee's message speaks to the heart!
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Burton and the Christmas Tree
By V.A. Boeholt
When a proud Douglas fir Christmas tree is damaged, Burton the Scarecrow and his friends come to the rescue, helping "Firry" discover the true feeling of Christmas. As Firry finds his special purpose, V.A. Boeholt's heartfelt message of giving teaches young readers what it truly means to be first rate.
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Burton's Friendship Garden
By V.A. Boeholt
It's time for spring planting, but where is Farmer Green? When Burton learns that the farmer is injured, he recognizes a big problem... but he also finds a solution! Gathering his little bird and animal friends, Burton encourages them to work hard together, planting and cultivating a "mighty fine" Friendship Garden.
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GQ GQ. Where are You?
By Sharon I. Ritt
Follow GQ, a curious Gambels quail as he leaves home to look for playmates and explore the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. GQ sees many interesting plants and animals on his journey, but soon decides the best place to be is home. A CD accompanies the book which features the author�s narration of the story and a sing-along version as well. An illustrated non-fiction section details plants and animals that appear in the story. Activity ideas for home and school are also included.
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Burton the Kind Scarecrow
By V. A. Boeholt
The first title in V.A. Boeholt's endearing Friendship Tales from the Farm series, Burton the Kind Scarecrow takes a heartwarming look at selflessness and compassion, teaching young readers important life lessons. Standing tall and straight in Farmer Green's field, Burton the Scarecrow watches over the garden...and the little birds and animals nearby. As winter approaches, Burton demonstrates caring and kindness by giving of himself to help his friends find shelter. When springtime comes, friendship comes full circle, as they hurry to Burton's aid, mending the kind scarecrow, providing him with a new wardrobe, and introducing a delightful new friend.
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Rattlesnake Rules - Paperback Edition
By Conrad J. Storad
Conrad demystifies the world of rattlesnakes and introduces children to such topics as who, when, and what rattlesnakes eat. He shows readers why rattlesnakes have rattles and what it means if you hear one. You will learn how the snakes’ forked tongues help them survive. The delightful and colorful illustrations of Nathaniel P. Jensen help bring the story alive.
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Arizona Color Me Wacky!
By Michael Hagelberg, story by Lynda Exley & Conrad Storad
Born out of the wildly successful Arizona Way Out West & Wacky, Arizona Color Me Wacky! features 32 pages of coloring fun. The accompanying text teaches children about the Grand Canyon State's unique animals, plants and insects. The delightful, yet scientifically correct illustrations were created by award-winning illustrator Michael Hagelberg.
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Horrifa's Magic Makeover
By Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D
The prince's ball is fast approaching, and Horrifa desperately wants to attend. With her mother wondering how any self-respecting young witch could aspire to such mortal levels, Horrifa nonetheless convinces Dragunda to help her as she concocts potions and conjures spells, leading to a pandemonious adventure. “Witch” way to the ball?
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Arizona Way Out West & Witty
By Conrad J. Storad & Lynda Exley
Library Edition
In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona’s history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities.
While Arizona Way Out West & Wacky solicits children to write and color on its pages, Witty: Library Edition, has reconfigured activities and word games with no coloring pages, and it’s formatted as a chapter book. It’s ideal for libraries and schools, because its readers are entertained and educated, but not tempted to mark up the copy. Plus, it comes with a curriculum guide in the back of the book!
Finally, history books kids will want to read!
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Arizona Way Out West & Wacky
By Conrad J. Storad and Lynda Exley
In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona’s history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities. Finally, a history book kids will want to read!
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My Bonus Mom!
By Tami Butcher
In rhythmic verse, My Bonus Mom! Taking the Step out of Stepmom, shows children of divorced families that a positive attitude can lead to a happy outcome and spring open their hearts and minds to accept their own "bonus moms." It captures the mixed emotions that surge through young children as they deal with divorce and adjust to remarriage. The children work through their feelings of dismay, fear and anger, and grow to love dad's new wife, whom they come to think of as their "bonus mom." Twice the attention, twice the love, twice the fun and twice as many birthday presents! What's not to love?
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Cheery
By Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson
Cheery is a Chiricahua Leopard Frog. He starts as an egg in a pond, turns into a tadpole, and then into a frog. Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson explains why Leopard Frogs and other amphibians might become extinct. Cheery: How a Lonely Frog Finds Friends tells children what can be done to save the frogs.
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Addie Slaughter
By Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D. with Reba Wells Grandrud, Ph.D.
Famous Sheriff John Slaughter's young daughter, Addie, bravely travels from Texas to the Arizona-Mexico border, settling on the 1800s Slaughter Ranch. Along the way, her mother dies; she narrowly escapes a stagecoach robbery and murder; an earthquake destroys the ranch; her father's earlobe is shot off; and she meets Geronimo.
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Riding With the James Gang
By Gayle Martin
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Little Skiff Copes With Valley Fever
By Dany Pierard-Deviche
In Little Skiff Copes With Valley Fever, Skiff is battling this respiratory disease, which is prevalent in the Southwest.
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Little Skiffs Moving Adventures
By Dany Pierard-Deviche
In Little Skiff's Moving Adventures, Skiff must move from his home in Alaska to Arizona.
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Our Orphaned Owls
By Samuel Lopez
One night, a big storm hits the farm. High winds and rain sweep through the tree where a mother and father owl are caring for their babies. During the storm, the mother owl disappears. The father owl doesn’t know what to do. Can Farmer Samuel and his wife save them?
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The Three-Legged Kitten
By Samuel Lopez
A kitten flies out of the window of a speeding car and bounces across the road. The kitten is badly injured. Can Farm Samuel find her in time? Even if he does, would the little kitten let him help her?
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Stinky Little Scroungy
By Samuel Lopez
Farmer Samuel’s nephew Mossy discovers a dirty, smelly, and very sick puppy hidden in a box of rags. There is no time to spare. Will they be able to save him? They have to act fast!
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The Miracle of the Little Kitten
By Samuel Lopez
Farmer Samuel can hear a little kitten calling for help. He searches everywhere but he can’t find him. Just when he’s about given up hope of finding the kitten, here comes his dog Stinky Little Scroungy (yes, that’s his real name!). Scroungy has something gray and furry in his mouth. Is it the kitten?
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Rattlesnake Rules - Hardcover Edition
By Conrad J. Storad
Conrad demystifies the world of rattlesnakes and introduces children to such topics as who, when, and what rattlesnakes eat. He shows readers why rattlesnakes have rattles and what it means if you hear one. You will learn how the snakes’ forked tongues help them survive. The delightful and colorful illustrations of Nathaniel P. Jensen help bring the story alive.
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The Magical Adventures of Clara the Cleaning Lady: Clara Meets Mr. Twiddles
By Lynnette Murray-Gibson
Clara Meets Mr. Twiddles brings the reader to the home of one crabby cat, Mr. Twiddles, who is very unsettled to find a strange new housekeeper invading his quiet domain. He is also startled to find that the kindly housekeeper, Clara, can hear and talk back to Mr. Twiddles—as a result of Clara’s Very Special Powers (VSP). Children will race to discover if Mr. Twiddles gets rid of Clara for good—or finds they can be friends.
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Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War
By Gayle Martin
As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew, Luke and Jenny realize things aren't what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the life and times of this mysterious young outlaw. Will Billy the Kid live up to his legend?
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
By Gayle Martin
Luke and his sister Jenny aren't overly excited when they first learn of their mother's plan to take them to Tombstone, Arizona, as part of their vacation. That changes in a hurry when they are suddenly swept back to the 1880s and the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The ghost of the Grand Hotel's handyman, a kindly gentleman by the name of Swamper, guides them through the events of that fateful time. Young readers are right there with Luke and Jenny as they learn firsthand the story of the Earp brothers and what led to the historic shootout.
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When Life Throws You a Curve
By Elizabeth Golden
Diagnosed with Scoliosis at 13 and suddenly facing major surgery, Elizabeth Golden knew others facing similar challenges could benefit from her ordeal, so she recorded it from diagnosis to victory, giving birth to When Life Throws You A Curve: One Girl’s Triumph Over Scoliosis and helping readers maneuver the unexpected curves of a road unplanned.
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The Student From Zombie Island
By Michael J. Moorehead
This captivatingly illustrated story takes you on a whirlwind trip through the rumor mill. A new kid is coming to school. Known only as Bust 'em Up Bill, it's not long before the other students have made up their minds what he must be like. Rumors based on fear begin flying around the school! With a nickname like Bust 'em Up Bill, he must have flaming red hair, yellow fangs, the claws of a dragon, and breath that can singe your hair! As the story progresses, the rumors grow wilder and wilder until (gulp!) Bust 'em Up Bill shows up at school.
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Tic Talk-Living with Tourette Syndrome
By Dylan Peters
In Tic Talk - Living with Tourette Syndrome, Dylan Peters shares what he has learned of tolerance and acceptance during the five years he’s had Tourette Syndrome. In a style that is often humorous and always insightful, Dylan helps others, young and old understand TS and the enormous pressures this little-understood affliction places on those who have it and on those who love them.
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I Just Am
By Bryan Lambke and Tom Lambke
Bryan Lambke was born in 1981 with Down syndrome, a disability that affects children in one of every 800-1,000 births. Bryan, with the help of his father Tom, has just authored I Just Am, a book that is both charming and disarming, one that offers an insight into his world.
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Shakespeare for Children:
The Story of Romeo and Juliet
By Cass Foster and Lynn G. Johnson
Highly condensed, fully illustrated version of the world's greatest and
most tragic love story. Author supplies thought-provoking discussion
questions that allows you to explore this tale from any age or
perspective. Use the same discussion questions to help you explore the
other plays from a similar perspective.
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P: 480-940-8182