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Ulrich Steier lädt dich ein zur musikalischen Entdeckungsreise und lässt dich mitraten: Welches Blatt hat Zacken und Zähne? Welche Vogelweibchen überlassen das Tschilpen den Männchen? Welche Früchte sehen aus wie Bohnen und sind trotzdem giftig? Und welches Kleintier hat ein großes Atemloch und eine Raspelzunge? Selten hat eine Naturreise so viel Spaß gemacht.

Tierisch gut: Kakadu und Kukuda! Kurze Reime, lange Reime, witzige Zungenbrecher, Geschichten vom kleinen Känguru und vielen anderen Figuren - hier dreht sich alles um das Lieblingsthema Tiere. Texte zum Frühling, Sommer, Herbst und Winter bieten lustigen Hörspaß für jede Jahreszeit und die ganze Familie!

Go on a trip through the alphabet where silly letter rhymes and tongue-twisters bring humor and delight to children of all ages. Numerous opportunities for sounding out rhythms give young listeners more exposure to phonics - making each word a stimulating learning adventure!

Keeping her brother, Benji, warm, fed, and away from their father is Louisa's only goal in life. When the state steps in and places them in separate foster homes, her world falls apart. Louisa, in crisis, discovers slam poetry. The spoken word performances reveal people sharing pieces of themselves on stage for the world to hear. The transparency she sees frightens her but also holds the key to her future...if she's brave enough to give her story a voice.

These fantastically narrated poems are sure to capture kids' attention. Sami and Thomas Lamb will have you laughing in no time with their crazy adventure.

El árbol que trepó el oso es un giro creativo en el clásico, The House That Jack Built. Las personas jóvenes que escuchan y los que leen una edad temprana se enamorarán de la repetición rítmica mientras aprenden las muchas partes de un árbol. Empezando desde las raíces que lo aseguran, esta historia en rima acumulativa escala hasta llegar a un final sorprendente. ¿Por qué está tan ansioso el oso de trepar el árbol y qué sucede cuando llega a lo más alto?

¿Y si Juan y Julia hubieran estado jugando en una duna de arena suave en vez de en esa colina peligrosa? Y suponte que el animal de María no era realmente un cordero. Y si María tuviera una pequeña...¿almeja? Estas preguntas - y otras - serán contestadas de una forma graciosa en La madre águila pescadora: Canciones infantiles para boyas y gaviotas. Esta colección vuelve a contar las rimas del Ganso madre y enaltece las costas y canales de América - desde el mar al mar brillante.

Compara y contrasta diferentes animales a través de analogías predecibles y en rima. Encuentra las similitudes entre los animales menos compatibles...así como el murciélago revolotea, el águila vuela; así como el perro ladra, el león ruge. Las comparaciones incluyen sonidos, adaptaciones físicas, comportamientos, y clases de animales y son tan divertidas que ¡los lectores aprenden sin darse cuenta! Así como la Animalogía es diversión, los animales son la naturaleza.

Toma/ve/haz un viaje alrededor del mundo para descubrir una amplia variedad de diferentes formaciones terrestres y características geológicas de la Tierra a través del verso rítmico de Esta tierra, es tu país. En el viaje encontrarás planicies, mecetas/altiplanos y colinas onduladas. Descubre como un arroyo puede crear un cañón o como la lava forma un archipiélago. Lee en voz alta y descubre nuevo terreno al pasar de cada página.

The Tree That Bear Climbed is a creative twist on the classic The House That Jack Built. Young listeners and early readers will love the rhythmic repetition as they learn about the many parts of a tree. Beginning with the roots that anchor the tree, this cumulative verse story climbs to a surprise ending. Why is bear so eager to climb the tree, and what happens when he gets to the top?

While listening to the sounds of the night, Hamilton Troll hears something that scares him. He soon discovers that it is a young owl named Whitaker who is being taught by his parents how to hoot. Unfortunately Whitaker needs a lot of practice. After the lesson is over, Hamilton and Whitaker go for a walk only to discover a large bear entering the area. Worried for their friends who may not be able to get to safety, Whitaker comes up with a daring plan to scare the bear away.

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago and are now extinct, yet they left behind clues that tell their story. Hamilton Troll comes across one of those clues, a fossil that leads him and the Beaver brothers up the river to a dinosaur museum where they learn so much about these prehistoric animals, including how big some of them were. However, it is when Hamilton Troll walks up to a hatching nest of eggs and meets these dinosaurs first hand that he discovers how great and magnificent these creatures once were.

Poor Petey doesn't feel well. His nose is all stuffy and beginning to swell. His throat is sore, and he coughs all the more. He tries making tea and drinking orange juice but finds no relief. What will poor Petey do?

Welcome into a world where things aren't as they seem, or they seem as they aren't. The Bezert has never left the safety and comfort of his island home. But when a box magically appears below his window, it proves too tempting not to take a look. By entering the box, the Bezert begins a journey of self-discovery in a dreamlike world of unknowns and mysterious inhabitants.

Petey has always wanted to explore the sea. So he puts on his snorkel and fins and dives right in. He swims amongst seaweed, fish, and crabs eating crepes, but what else will he discover on his underwater adventure?

In "Christmas Eve", a family prepares for some special visitors. "Surfin' Santa" is a poem set in the lovely island of Hawaii. "Christmas Means" is about the true meaning of the holiday spirit. And, in "Santa's Secret"...well, the Jolly Ole Elf is a little grumpy. Find out why!

Can oodles of doodles replace fun with real friends? Casey will learn that his imagination can get carried away , and will miss play dates with his friends. Eventually he will to be around real life friends.

Somewhere between the twisted worlds of Tim Burton, the parables of C.S. Lewis, and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, you'll find the upside down town of Nottingswood. Having cast out the majestic guardian who was once their protector, Nottingswood built the Great Wall to block out the sun. Now holed up in their houses, Nottingsfolk are content to let their town decay into a colorless wasteland. Until one day...a curious cry from the center of town catches the attention of a pair of twins who guard the Great Nottings Gate.

A missed bus, a buggy wheel falling off, what more could happen to make this child late for school?! A delightful tale of a catastrophic school run, narrated in rhyming couplets. Will he get to school on time?

What this story needs is a pig in a wig on a boat with some friends having fun in the sun. So come onboard! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.