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Uncle Elephant
Arnold Lobel (1981), 64 pages
Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
When mother and father elephant are lost at sea, little elephant is left all alone. That is until Old Uncle Elephant, 'who has more wrinkles than there is sand,' comes to take care of him. Lovingly, Old Uncle Elephant fills little elephant's days with trumpeting the dawn, making wishes, trying on all their clothes at once, composing songs, and making up stories. This is a sweet and gentle story of the love between an uncle and a nephew masterly contained in an easy to read beginning chapter book.
Book Series: I Can Read Book Level 2
Similar books: Small Pig by Arnold Lobel;
Mouse Tales by Arnold Lobel;
A Kiss For Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik;
Am I Beautiful by Else Holmelund Minarik
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 8/5/2009
ISBN-10: 0060239808
ISBN-13: 9780060239800
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This book is narrated by Joey, a mixed-breed horse, thoroughbred and draft horse. His first memory is of an auction, when he was sold to a farmer. The farmer's son, Bert, knows that Joey is HIS horse, and trains him to be a runner and field horse. When World War I breaks out, Bert's father sells Joey to the British Armed Forces. Distraught, Bert vows that he will enlist and follow Joey as soon as he is old enough. The story follows Joey through his experiences as a war horse, first with the British and then with the Germans, as he is captured as a spoil of war. Will Joey survive the war and will Bert be able to find him?
Awards nominated: 2013 Bluestem Nominee
Reviewed by: vverscaj
Date read: 6/5/2010
ISBN-10: 0439796636
ISBN-13: 9780439796637
Owly is an owl who wants nothing more than to have a friend. At first, Wormy is scared of Owly, since owls are known to be fierce hunters. When Owly saves Wormy's life, Wormy learns that he can trust Owly. Follow Owly and Wormy's adventures with other forest creatures in these wordless stories.
Book Series: Owly
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/26/2009
ISBN-13: 9781442007871
What Newt Could Do for Turtle
Jonathan London (1996), 40 pages
Illustrated by Louise Voce
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
Newt and Turtle are best friends. Each spring, they crawl out of the mud and greet each other happily. This year, Newt needs help to get out of the mud, and Turtle is there to help. When a cottonmouth slithers into the water to stalk Newt, Turtle calls out a warning just in time. In fact, Turtle is always getting Newt out of trouble. Each time, Newt wonders, 'What can I do for Turtle?' One day, a bobcat pounces on Turtle, knocking him onto his back. He calls to Newt for help, but Newt is across the swamp, dozing and wondering what he can do for Turtle. He comes awake with a start, and realizes that Turtle needs his help. This is a great story of friendship.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 1564022595
ISBN-13: 9781564022592
What Stinks is a humorous and information packed book explaining why some animals, insects and plants smell the way they do. Is it just to make us hold our noses? No, the smells help the creatures survive in the wild. Have you ever smelled a skunk? Skunks use their smell to chase away predators. Includes great photographs, vocabulary words (throughout the book and in a separate glossary), and a bibliography.
Reviewed by: lspraner
Date read: 12/28/2012
ISBN-10: 1581960352
ISBN-13: 9781581960358
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