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A Crow of His Own

Megan Dowd Lambert
A Crow of His Own Book PDF

Author : Megan Dowd Lambert
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781580894487

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A Crow of His Own by Megan Dowd Lambert Pdf

Clyde is the new rooster at Sunrise Farm. But he’s having trouble fitting in and replacing Larry—the beloved rooster whose wake-up calls were legendary. The cow, the gaggle of hens, and the sheep reminisce about Larry while poor Clyde fails to croon the farmyard awake with the same finesse. Clyde attempts to win over the farm by wearing an elaborate costume and putting on a show like Larry was known to do, but in the end, Clyde realizes that imitating Larry is not the way to succeed. Awards SELECTION 2016 - Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices SELECTION 2016 - Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year HONOR 2016 - Ezra Jack Keats Book Award

Steel Crow Saga

Paul Krueger
Steel Crow Saga Book PDF

Author : Paul Krueger
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593128237

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Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger Pdf

Four destinies collide in a unique fantasy world of war and wonders, where empire is won with enchanted steel and magical animal companions fight alongside their masters in battle. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • Tordotcom • Kirkus Reviews A soldier with a curse Tala lost her family to the empress’s army and has spent her life avenging them in battle. But the empress’s crimes don’t haunt her half as much as the crimes Tala has committed against the laws of magic . . . and against her own flesh and blood. A prince with a debt Jimuro has inherited the ashes of an empire. Now that the revolution has brought down his kingdom, he must depend on Tala to bring him home safe. But it was his army who murdered her family. Now Tala will be his redemption—or his downfall. A detective with a grudge Xiulan is an eccentric, pipe-smoking detective who can solve any mystery—but the biggest mystery of all is her true identity. She’s a princess in disguise, and she plans to secure her throne by presenting her father with the ultimate prize: the world’s most wanted prince. A thief with a broken heart Lee is a small-time criminal who lives by only one law: Leave them before they leave you. But when Princess Xiulan asks her to be her partner in crime—and offers her a magical animal companion as a reward—she can’t say no, and she soon finds she doesn’t want to leave the princess behind. This band of rogues and royals should all be enemies, but they unite for a common purpose: to defeat an unstoppable killer who defies the laws of magic. In this battle, they will forge unexpected bonds of friendship and love that will change their lives—and begin to change the world.

Reading Picture Books with Children

Megan Dowd Lambert
Reading Picture Books with Children Book PDF

Author : Megan Dowd Lambert
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781580896627

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Reading Picture Books with Children by Megan Dowd Lambert Pdf

A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in children's literature at Simmons College, offering a practical guide for reshaping storytime and getting kids to think with their eyes. Traditional storytime often offers a passive experience for kids, but the Whole Book approach asks the youngest of readers to ponder all aspects of a picture book and to use their critical thinking skills. Using classic examples, Megan asks kids to think about why the trim size of Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline is so generous, or why the typeset in David Wiesner's Caldecott winner,The Three Pigs, appears to twist around the page, or why books like Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express and Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar are printed landscape instead of portrait. The dynamic discussions that result from this shared reading style range from the profound to the hilarious and will inspire adults to make children's responses to text, art, and design an essential part of storytime.

The Child that Books Built

Francis Spufford
The Child that Books Built Book PDF

Author : Francis Spufford
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780571266432

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The Child that Books Built by Francis Spufford Pdf

Children's books - from Narnia to The Hobbit - are celebrated in this enlightened examination of the joys of childhood reading. Fairy tales and Where the Wild Things Are, The Lord of the Rings and the Narnia books, Little House on the Prairie and The Earthsea Trilogy. What would you find if you went back and re-read your favourite books from childhood? Francis Spufford discovers both delight and sadness, in this widely celebrated memoir of a boy who retreats into books, faced with a tragedy in his family. 'A beautifully composed and wholly original memoir, sounding the classics of children's literature.' David Sexton, Evening Standard 'Exuberant and serious, funny and sophisticated, this memoir of reading and childhood is a delight.' Andrea Ashworth

Crow Winter

Karen McBride
Crow Winter Book PDF

Author : Karen McBride
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443459686

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Crow Winter by Karen McBride Pdf

Nanabush. A name that has a certain weight on the tongue—a taste. Like lit sage in a windowless room or aluminum foil on a metal filling. Trickster. Storyteller. Shape-shifter. An ancient troublemaker with the power to do great things, only he doesn’t want to put in the work. Since coming home to Spirit Bear Point First Nation, Hazel Ellis has been dreaming of an old crow. He tells her he’s here to help her, save her. From what, exactly? Sure, her dad’s been dead for almost two years and she hasn’t quite reconciled that grief, but is that worth the time of an Algonquin demigod? Soon Hazel learns that there’s more at play than just her own sadness and doubt. The quarry that’s been lying unsullied for over a century on her father’s property is stirring the old magic that crosses the boundaries between this world and the next. With the aid of Nanabush, Hazel must unravel a web of deceit that, if left untouched, could destroy her family and her home on both sides of the Medicine Wheel.

The Cardinal and the Crow

Michael Moniz
The Cardinal and the Crow Book PDF

Author : Michael Moniz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1927018587

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The Cardinal and the Crow by Michael Moniz Pdf

All the birds tease old Crow for his scraggly feathers and harsh call, especially proud Cardinal. But when Cardinal gets into trouble, will Crow choose to help the boastful bird? This thoughtful picture book reminds readers that Opride and foolishness often go hand in hand.O Full color.

The Merciful Crow

Margaret Owen
The Merciful Crow Book PDF

Author : Margaret Owen
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250191939

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The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen Pdf

A Tor.com Best of 2019 Pick A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake—in The Merciful Crow. "Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury...It's a ride that is wildly fun."—Emily A. Duncan, New York Times-bestselling author of Wicked Saints "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi."—Kirkus, Starred Review One way or another, we always feed the crows. A future chieftain Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll find the payout of a lifetime. A fugitive prince When Crown Prince Jasimir turns out to have faked his death, Fie’s ready to cut her losses—and perhaps his throat. But he offers a wager that she can’t refuse: protect him from a ruthless queen, and he’ll protect the Crows when he reigns. A too-cunning bodyguard Hawk warrior Tavin has always put Jas’s life before his, magically assuming the prince’s appearance and shadowing his every step. But what happens when Tavin begins to want something to call his own?

The Way the Crow Flies

Ann-Marie MacDonald
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Author : Ann-Marie MacDonald
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307375919

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The Way the Crow Flies by Ann-Marie MacDonald Pdf

“The sun came out after the war and our world went Technicolor. Everyone had the same idea. Let’s get married. Let’s have kids. Let’s be the ones who do it right.” The Way the Crow Flies, the second novel by bestselling, award-winning author Ann-Marie MacDonald, is set on the Royal Canadian Air Force station of Centralia during the early sixties. It is a time of optimism--infused with the excitement of the space race but overshadowed by the menace of the Cold War--filtered through the rich imagination and quick humour of eight-year-old Madeleine McCarthy and the idealism of her father, Jack, a career officer. Ann-Marie MacDonald said in a discussion with Oprah Winfrey about her first book, “a happy ending is when someone can walk out of the rubble and tell the story.” Madeleine achieves her childhood dream of becoming a comedian, yet twenty years later she realises she cannot rest until she has renewed the quest for the truth, and confirmed how and why the child was murdered.. Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, called The Way the Crow Flies “absorbing, psychologically rich…a chronicle of innocence betrayed”. With compassion and intelligence, and an unerring eye for the absurd as well as the confusions of childhood, , MacDonald evokes the confusion of being human and the necessity of coming to terms with our imperfections.

From the Heart of the Crow Country

Joseph Medicine Crow
From the Heart of the Crow Country Book PDF

Author : Joseph Medicine Crow
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 080328263X

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From the Heart of the Crow Country by Joseph Medicine Crow Pdf

The oral historian of the Crow tribe collects stories which introduce the world of the Crow Indians, including its legends, humorous tales, history, and everday life.

A Crow Called Canuck

Haru M. Yarmie,Arran Yarmie
A Crow Called Canuck Book PDF

Author : Haru M. Yarmie,Arran Yarmie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0888391064

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A Crow Called Canuck by Haru M. Yarmie,Arran Yarmie Pdf

He's been called "Vancouver's famous crow", "a sought-after film star", and "East Vancouver's bad boy bird". Canuck, the orphan crow who rose to fame is now the subject of a kids colouring and activity book. It documents Canuck's life from a fledgling chick to his adventures as an adult. With 34 story and colouring pages and 10 activity pages, A Crow Called Canuck will not only entertain, but educate children about the importance of peacefully coexisting with urban wildlife. Hancock House Publishers and the authors of this book are dedicated to this mission and partial proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Hancock Wildlife Foundation to help continue with its education and conservation programs.

Crow Call

Lois Lowry
Crow Call Book PDF

Author : Lois Lowry
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545337625

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Crow Call by Lois Lowry Pdf

The two-time Newbery medalist has crafted “a loving representation of a relationship between parent and child” in post-WWII America (Publishers Weekly, starred review). This is the story of young Liz, her father, and their strained relationship. Dad has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember, and they begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call. This allegorical story shows how, like the birds gathering above, the relationship between the girl and her father is graced with the chance to fly. “The memory of a treasured day spent with a special person will resonate with readers everywhere.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Beautifully written, the piece reads much like a traditional short story . . . the details of [Ibatoulline’s] renderings gracefully capture a moment in time that was lost. Relevant for families whose parents are returning from war, the text is also ripe for classroom discussion and for advanced readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Cantankerous Crow

Lennart Hellsing
The Cantankerous Crow Book PDF

Author : Lennart Hellsing
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780500650790

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The Cantankerous Crow by Lennart Hellsing Pdf

The story of a funny little crow and his strange family, told through the whimsical story and drawings of a celebrated Swedish author and Danish illustrator This is the story of a spunky, wayward little crow who comes from a family of crazy crows that includes a sister who tries to write and another who builds castles. The Cantankerous Crow’s adventures began one day when a farmer caught him eating cherries from one of his trees. The farmer put him to work, but the crow kept doing things his own way. So he chopped up a flagpole for kindling, poured water on the cat’s head, and went on a wild wagon ride with the farmer’s son that almost ended in disaster. He didn’t do much better by a baker who tried him out as an apprentice, but he did manage to have a grand time with all his mistakes. Nevertheless, he was glad to fly back to his family, who welcomed him in their own special way. This lively, brightly illustrated classic children’s book, originally published in 1953, is available again to bring this whimsical story to a new generation of readers.

Gifts of the Crow

John Marzluff,Tony Angell
Gifts of the Crow Book PDF

Author : John Marzluff,Tony Angell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439198742

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Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff,Tony Angell Pdf

Offers insight into crows' ability to make tools and respond to environmental challenges, explaining how they engage in human-like behaviors, from giving gifts and seeking revenge to playing and experiencing dreams.

A Kid of Their Own

Megan Dowd Lambert
A Kid of Their Own Book PDF

Author : Megan Dowd Lambert
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781632897039

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A Kid of Their Own by Megan Dowd Lambert Pdf

In this fresh and funny follow-up to the Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book A Crow of His Own, rooster Clyde is forced to adjust to new roommates on the farm when Fran the goat and her kid, Rowdy, take up residence. Can Clyde handle having a new kid in town? Rooster Clyde has just settled in and found his voice when everyone demands that he take his hard-earned crow down a notch so as to not disturb newcomer Rowdy. That doesn't sit well with Clyde. Neither does the fact that motherly goose Roberta seems to have taken the new animals' side. The farm community learning to deal with a young member of the group is the main story in text and is paired with a wordless story in illustrations that shows Farmer Jay and Farmer Kevin getting ready for their adopted child to arrive on the farm.

The Crow

Alison Croggon
The Crow Book PDF

Author : Alison Croggon
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780763652531

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The Crow by Alison Croggon Pdf

As this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift — and the role he must play in battling the Dark. Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival ends when he is reunited with his lost sister, Maerad. But Maerad has a destiny to fulfill, and Hem is sent to the golden city of Turbansk, where he learns the ways of the Bards and befriends a mysterious white crow. When the forces of the Dark threaten, Hem flees with his protector, Saliman, and an orphan girl named Zelika to join the Light’s resistance forces. It is there that Hem has a vision and learns that he, too, has a part to play in Maerad’s quest to solve the Riddle of the Treesong. As The Crow continues the epic tale begun with The Naming and The Riddle, Alison Croggon creates a world of astounding beauty overshadowed by a terrifying darkness, a world where Maerad and Hem must prepare to wage their final battle for the Light.