Synopses & Reviews
Here is the blue sheep.and#201;sta es la oveja azul. But where is the green sheep?
and#191;Pero dand#243;nde estand#225; la oveja verde? and#160; The search for the green sheep is on in this bilingual board book edition of the Australian author Mem Fox and the cartoonist Judy Horacekand#8217;s delightful read-aloud Where Is the Green Sheep? Wee ones will learn concepts such as opposites and colors, but mostly they will cheer when the green sheep is finally discovered at the end. Each line is translated into Spanish directly below for easy comprehension. Awards: ALA Notable Book (2005), Horn Book Fanfare Best Books of 2004, Child Magazine Best Book of the Year, 2004
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An ALA Notable Childrenand#8217;s Bookand#160;A
Child Magazine Best Book of the Yearand#160;
Horn Book Fanfare Selectionand#160;"Laughs and interactive play will ensue among readers and listeners." and#151;
Booklistand#160;"[P]erfectly attuned to a toddler's sense of playful discovery." and#151;
Horn Book Guideand#160;"[J]ust right for toddlers experiencing the basics of life and budding readers learning to complete their sentences by looking at words and pictures together." and#151;
Kirkus ReviewsReview
"The characters have big, wide eyes that convey wonder, surprise, and joy, and many of the animals have playful expressions that welcome the humans. An engaging read-aloud for storytime and one-on-one sharing."--
School Library Journal
"Smith's picture book debut is a whirlwind trip to the zoo. . . . A great read-aloud."--Kirkus Reviews
"A wild way to help younger kids learn their numbers."--Parenting: Early Years
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One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. and#8220;Walshand#8217;s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer thatand#8217;s great fun as well as informative.and#8221;--
School Library JournalSynopsis
There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but
where is the green sheep?
The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read.
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While Mama monkey takes a nap, the Five Little Monkeys discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile. Now young children can follow the antics of the Five Little Monkeys in Spanish and English!
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Two adventurers count a myriad of colorful friends at the zooand#8212;now in a bilingual board book edition.
A raring-to-go boy and his grandfather put on their new hats and set off on a counting adventure at the zoo, where they see eagles, lizards, wart hogs, and other colorful zoo friends. The English and Spanish bilingual textand#160;is set in two colors for easy reading.
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Counting is always more fun when Grandpa helps! From one black bear to ten hairy warthogs, the young narrator and his grandpa count their way through a colorful and sometimes unusual zoo, encountering a wide assortment of friendly animals along the way. There are lions, zebras, and penguins, of course, but also chameleons and eagles . . . and even tarantulas! Playful, quirky illustrations put the loving relationship between the youthful grandfather and the grandson on proud display, while an upbeat, rhymed text full of sparkling verb sounds invites even the youngest readers and listeners to participate.
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Little ones are sure to be lulled off to a peaceful, sheep-filled sleep by this cozy new book from acclaimed author Mem Fox and Australian artist Judy Horacek.
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A familiar nursery rhyme and picture book favorite, now available in Spanish
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Count from unoand#160;to diez with a big fat hen in this rollicking rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Keith Bakerand#8217;s vivid chickens and their barnyard friends come to life inand#160;this inventive rhyming tale--counting to ten will never be the same!
About the Author
Count fromunoand#160;todiezwith a big fat hen in this rollicking rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Keith Bakerand#8217;s vivid chickens and their barnyard friends come to life inand#160;this inventive rhyming tale--counting to ten will never be the same!A familiar nursery rhyme and picture book favorite, now available in SpanishKEITH BAKER has written and illustrated many celebrated picture books, includingLittle Green, andWho Is the Beast?, as well as the Mr. and Mrs. Green easy reader series. He lives in Seattle, Washington.and#160;