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One of the key questions on parents' minds these days is whether they have to worry about the content of their early readers' books. With Janette Oke's Animal Friends, those worries disappear. These are titles suitable for all young children and teach valuable lessons and do it in a fun, safe way. Featuring charming illustrations, each title features a precocious animal who uncovers important instruction on growing up - whether learning the value of family, the reasons to obey, or the importance of being yourself. The easy-to-read chapters also make the books invaluable tools for teaching little ones to read. For ages 6-10.
The Impatient Turtle - Pogo is not particularly happy that he is a turtle; it seems that everyone else has more fun than turtles. Throughout the story we find Pogo leading the way in trying to make life as a turtle more exciting. He gets himself and his friends into some funny situations. After many attempts of trying to imitate the boys they watch play, Pogo is convinced his shell is what's holding him back. He is determined to get rid of it. It only takes a short encounter with a big dog to change his mind and his perspective. Theme is thankfulness.
A Cote of Many Colours - Mark and Timmie's landlord has a whole loft of prize-winning carrier pigeons, but the gruff man said "absolutely no pets" when he rented the small house to the boys' mother. So Mark and Timmie can only watch the pigeons--including Blue Boy, their favourite--from across the fence and wish they had a pet of their own. But what will happen when their landlord is hospitalized and can't care for his pigeons? How will Blue Boy and the other pigeons survive without the watchful eye and care of their owner? Will the boys' dream for their very own pet ever come true?
Ducktails - This book follows young duckling Quackery and his siblings around the farmyard as they learn to appreciate the gift of life.
Prairie Dog Town - Flick, a curious young prairie dog, learns about the pleasures and dangers of life outside his family's underground home, as well as the importance of obeying his parents.
New Kid In Town - Separated from his family, Fuzzle the skunk has to make a new home and find food all alone, because the other animals run away when they see him, until he discovers a secret weapon that could make him a hero.
Pordy’s Prickly Problem - Pordy is a young porcupine who seems to be afraid of everything but when her mother is in trouble, Pordy must face her fears and try to help.
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(Last update January, 2012)
