Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481413546
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A tale in haiku of one adorable dog. Let’s find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It’s all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog.
Dogku
Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481413546
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A tale in haiku of one adorable dog. Let’s find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It’s all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481413546
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A tale in haiku of one adorable dog. Let’s find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It’s all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog.
Dogku
Author: Ginny Tata-Phillips
Publisher: Aries Publications
ISBN: 1451542941
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A delightful gift book for the dog owner and dog lover. You'll laugh and cry as you savor the haiku poems and beautiful accompanying photos. The haiku in "Dogku" explore in an entertaining way being a dog, having a dog and loving dogs. There's a nod to service dogs and you'll relate to many of the canine situations and the pups portrayed in this book. The authors are both pet sitters and dog lovers. Ginny and Diane put their heart and soul into this book, and you'll quickly feel that as you read over the poems.
Publisher: Aries Publications
ISBN: 1451542941
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A delightful gift book for the dog owner and dog lover. You'll laugh and cry as you savor the haiku poems and beautiful accompanying photos. The haiku in "Dogku" explore in an entertaining way being a dog, having a dog and loving dogs. There's a nod to service dogs and you'll relate to many of the canine situations and the pups portrayed in this book. The authors are both pet sitters and dog lovers. Ginny and Diane put their heart and soul into this book, and you'll quickly feel that as you read over the poems.
Won Ton
Author: Lee Wardlaw
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429991054
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, Won Ton, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable. Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429991054
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, Won Ton, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable. Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.
The Hound Dog's Haiku
Author: Michael J. Rosen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763644994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Presents a collection of haiku about the behaviors and characteristics of twenty North American dog breeds.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763644994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Presents a collection of haiku about the behaviors and characteristics of twenty North American dog breeds.
Teaching Your Bird to Talk
Author: Diane Grindol
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470326220
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470326220
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Double Trouble in Walla Walla
Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 0761384383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
It's an ordinary morning in Walla Walla until Lulu, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal are all infected by a word warp which makes them reduplicate everything they say.
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 0761384383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
It's an ordinary morning in Walla Walla until Lulu, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal are all infected by a word warp which makes them reduplicate everything they say.
Good Boy, Fergus!
Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545531926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Meet Fergus, the canine star of the upcoming book from Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon. Much like Shannon's beloved characters, David and Alice, the adorable Fergus is always getting in trouble!Follow Fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day--well, except for his bath, of course! From chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite "tickle spot," David Shannon's newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Fans of Shannon's previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable dog!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545531926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Meet Fergus, the canine star of the upcoming book from Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon. Much like Shannon's beloved characters, David and Alice, the adorable Fergus is always getting in trouble!Follow Fergus as he experiences the perfect doggy day--well, except for his bath, of course! From chasing cats and motorcycles to being scratched on his favorite "tickle spot," David Shannon's newest sweet and silly character will inspire young readers to laugh out loud at his mischievous antics. Fans of Shannon's previous books will love reading all about this naughty but lovable dog!
If Not for the Cat
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060596775
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
A creature whispers: If not for the cat, And the scarcity of cheese, I could be content. Who is this creature? What does it like to eat? Can you solve the riddle? Seventeen haiku composed by master poet Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by renowned artist Ted Rand ask you to think about seventeen favorite residents of the animal kingdom in a new way. On these glorious and colorful pages you will meet a mouse, a skunk, a beaver, a hummingbird, ants, bald eagles, jellyfish, and many others. Who is who? The answer is right in front of you. But how can you tell? Think and wonder and look and puzzle it out!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060596775
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
A creature whispers: If not for the cat, And the scarcity of cheese, I could be content. Who is this creature? What does it like to eat? Can you solve the riddle? Seventeen haiku composed by master poet Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by renowned artist Ted Rand ask you to think about seventeen favorite residents of the animal kingdom in a new way. On these glorious and colorful pages you will meet a mouse, a skunk, a beaver, a hummingbird, ants, bald eagles, jellyfish, and many others. Who is who? The answer is right in front of you. But how can you tell? Think and wonder and look and puzzle it out!
Dog-ku
Author: Steve D. Marsh
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1429993952
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what dogs are thinking? Or how they see their world? Steve D. Marsh became an "accidental dog whisperer" one day when he sensed his Black Lab-Rhodesian Ridgeback was trying to tell him about an idea for a book of haiku. What resulted was Dog-ku, a genuinely funny celebration of dogs (and their issues!). Featuring haiku on topics ranging from treats, food, and hygiene to commentary on cats, squirrels, and other breeds, Dog-ku tackles the wonders and frustrations of dog life from a dog's perspective. Utterly irresistible and totally relatable for dog-loving humans of all breeds, Dog-ku is sure to have you laughing in a mere three lines and seventeen syllables! Advanced Praise for Dog-ku: "Funny furry words A sweet book to give; to get Warm wise and woofy." --Mordecai Siegal, bestselling author of Dog Spelled Backwards "It's a dog's life! Zac and Steve tell it like it is with charm, wit, and thoughtfulness....A must-read for all dog owners who hear the lovely sound of their dogs' hearts and voices in their heads." --Charlotte Reed, author of The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1429993952
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what dogs are thinking? Or how they see their world? Steve D. Marsh became an "accidental dog whisperer" one day when he sensed his Black Lab-Rhodesian Ridgeback was trying to tell him about an idea for a book of haiku. What resulted was Dog-ku, a genuinely funny celebration of dogs (and their issues!). Featuring haiku on topics ranging from treats, food, and hygiene to commentary on cats, squirrels, and other breeds, Dog-ku tackles the wonders and frustrations of dog life from a dog's perspective. Utterly irresistible and totally relatable for dog-loving humans of all breeds, Dog-ku is sure to have you laughing in a mere three lines and seventeen syllables! Advanced Praise for Dog-ku: "Funny furry words A sweet book to give; to get Warm wise and woofy." --Mordecai Siegal, bestselling author of Dog Spelled Backwards "It's a dog's life! Zac and Steve tell it like it is with charm, wit, and thoughtfulness....A must-read for all dog owners who hear the lovely sound of their dogs' hearts and voices in their heads." --Charlotte Reed, author of The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette
A Full Moon is Rising
Author: Marilyn Singer
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
All around the world people are affected by and in awe of a full moon. In this poetic exploration of the lunar wonder, places near and far provide the backdrop for discovering celebrations, beliefs, customs and facts about the moon. From Broadway to Hong Kong to the International Space Station, the various perspectives, sparkling verses and depth of information create a fascinating rendering of a familiar, yet remarkable sight.
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
All around the world people are affected by and in awe of a full moon. In this poetic exploration of the lunar wonder, places near and far provide the backdrop for discovering celebrations, beliefs, customs and facts about the moon. From Broadway to Hong Kong to the International Space Station, the various perspectives, sparkling verses and depth of information create a fascinating rendering of a familiar, yet remarkable sight.