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Sharks books (non-fiction)

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  Sharks Have Six Senses (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) In the ocean, sharks are near the top of the food chain. Sharks have the same five senses as humans do, but they have an extra sixth sense that makes them especially deadly hunters. What is this sense and how does a shark use all six senses to track down prey? Read and find out! Links: amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3NcjUXu National Geographic Readers: Sharks! (Science Reader Level 2) He’s quick. He’s silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark—the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "Gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the shark’s world. Fun facts go deep into the shark’s scary science. Links: amazon.com:  https:...

Family books

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  My Two Grannies  Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina's parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move into Alvina's house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things, eat different food, play different games and tell different stories. The grannies get crosser and crosser with each other, but Alvina thinks of a way they can do all the things their own way so the grannies can become the best of friends. Links: amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3WYPGKL Silly Wonderful You Before YOU came along, so many things were different! But now there's a giggly baby, a house full of adventures and toys, a million little surprises. . . . And so much love. Links: amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3CenV7j Welcome Little One On the day you were born, it was love at first sight. We welcomed you, little one, and held you so tight. Links:...

Frogs books (fiction)

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  Yoga Frog Frog loves to practice yoga. And he will inspire kids to enjoy doing yoga, too. Follow Frog's yoga flow, from warming up to cooling down. Start with the mountain and chair poses, then work into giraffe, cat-cow, downward-facing dog, butterfly, and bridge. End with the quieting happy baby and savasana poses to help your muscles relax before going to bed or starting your day. For fans of Yoga Bunny and I Am Yoga, Yoga Frog's simple, meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to start their very own yoga practice -- and to have fun while doing so, too. Link: Amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3NearPx Frog on a Log? "It's very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs."Each animal's designated seat rhymes with that animal's name. "It's not about being comfortable," explains the cat. "It...

Frogs books (non fiction)

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Frogs, Toads & Turtles: Take Along Guide (Take Along Guides) An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested. Colour illustrations enhance the presentation. ―-HORN BOOKS (Tracks, Scats and Signs) Links: amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3NbMEzz Frogs How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians, and learn about the unique role frogs play in the environment.  With her signature bright, well-labelled diagrams and simple text, Gail Gibbons introduces the habitat and life cycles of frogs and gives a brief overview of common frog behaviours. Important vocabulary is introduced, defined, and reinforced with kid-friendly language and clear illustrations—plus a page of intriguing frog trivi...

Colour books

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  Little Blue and Little Yellow Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colours again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colourful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today. Links: amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/42ozeoi Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what colour his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's a...