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A science and nature biography of Cynthia Moss, the elephant expert, by the author of Caldecott Honor book One Cool Friend Cynthia Moss was never afraid of BIG things. As a kid, she loved to ride through the countryside on her tall horse. She loved to visit faraway places. And she especially loved to learn about nature and the world around her. So when Cynthia traveled to Africa and met the worlds most ENORMOUS land animal, the African elephant, at Amboseli National Park in Kenya, she knew she had found her lifes work.
Cynthia has spent years learning everything she can about elephants and sharing these fascinating creatures with the world. She is a scientist, nature photographer, and animal-rights activist, fighting against the ivory poachers who kill so many elephants for their tusks.
This lyrical and accessible picture book gives kids a glimpse of what scientists do in the real world and inspires them to dream of accomplishing BIG things.
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There's so much for little ones to like here. (Booklist)
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* “There’s a charmingly nostalgic feel both to the story and to the illustrations, which convey a sense of time and place and are very appealing.”
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“Readers looking for a feel-good holiday story will find one here.”
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“Mixed-media spreads filled with homespun period accents spark the poignant story.”
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“A gentle but dramatic story of an earlier time.”
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“The telling is smooth and engaging, and Carpenter’s mixed media pictures set the appropriate mood.”
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From the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, ONE COOL FRIEND!
Annie Grace wears her ?Adventure Annie? cape to her first day of kindergarten, and proceeds to barrel through the day, searching for adventure in every moment. Her interpretation of the class?s Gold Star Rules isn?t exactly what her teacher, Mr. Todd, had in mind. But somehow Annie does manage to save the day when two of her classmates get lost on their way to retrieve the afternoon snack. Spirited and funny, this is an introduction to kindergarten that will please kids and teachers alike.
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From the author of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, ONE COOL FRIEND!
Annie Grace is all set for a Saturday full of fun with Mommy. Donning her sparkly tights and red cape, she becomes Adventure Annie! Butoh no! Mommys important report has gotten lost and she needs to go to her office to find it. What kind of adventure can Annie possibly have in an office building? Well, it turns out that a rambunctious, imaginative kid can find adventure anywhereand can maybe even save the day for Mommy at the same time.
Infectiously lively and humorously true to the creative energy of a typical preschooler, this is also the perfect read-aloud choice for kids who are curious about what their working parents do all day.
About the Author
Toni Buzzeo, a former teacher and school librarian, is now a full time author with many picture books to her credit, including Adventure Annie Goes to Kindergarten, The Sea Chest, and the Caldecott Honor winner One Cool Friend. She and her husband, Ken, divide their time between Sarasota, Florida and Buxton, Maine.Holly Berry is a printmaker and acclaimed illustrator of a number of picture books, including Colorful Dreamer, How Mama Brought the Spring (a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book) and The Impudent Rooster (a Society of Illustrators Original Art Silver Medalist). She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and now lives in Waldoboro, Maine.