Kirjahaku

This is a very serious book. Nothing silly is allowed. There are no funny faces, no clowns, and definitely no shenanigans. A serious book is always respectful, and, of course, is always in black and white. But wait Who's this? Zebra might be black and white, but he is NOT serious. And he and his friends are ruining the book with their antics, parades, and parties This funny and irreverent book that pits its narrator against its characters in a hilarious way invites reader participation and encourages kids to think about writing their own books and stories--just as donkey does here in the end. A joyful page-turner of a book that celebrates writing and creativity and will appeal to fans of The Book With No Pictures.

A serious book is black-and-white, and it informs the reader.So why are a donkey in a flowered hat, a laughing zebra, a hissing snake, a marching penguin and cavorting monkeys in this book?Join the fun as the animals take control, effortlessly and with great style and humour, in this new picture book that is both very silly and very sophisticated, to be enjoyed by all ages . . .

Two dogs recount the relay race that brought life-saving medicine to children in Alaska.It was 1925 and the world was in a diptheria pandemic. The town of Nome, Alaska, needed the serum to save its children but there was only one way to get there: dog sled. Balto and Togo, two Siberian huskies, were part of the relay race that pushed through below-freezing temperatures and a blizzard to bring the serum to Nome.

Told in the first person as if written by Arabella herself, she describes how she was the first spider to spin a web in space in 1973, and even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Reading Arabella's diary and the story, we learn how spiders spin webs and why this experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important.

Told in the first person as if written by Beautiful Jim himself, this is the story of the sensation in the late 1800s and early 1900s: a horse whose owner, Doc Key, a formerly enslaved man who loved animals, taught to read, write, and do math. Reading Jim's diary and the story, we learn how, together with Doc Key, Jim performed all over the United States, even for two presidents, while promoting kindness to animals.

Digby and his friends learn that there's more to life than getting the job done. Digby and his coworkers work from dawn to dusk. The work is hard, it's hot, and they face deadlines to get each job done. But, one day, Digby decides it's time to have some fun. He starts to dance, and soon all the other trucks join in. A raucous and joyous story of a very different kind of construction site.

Working together as a team is the best way to get a job done quickly and right. It's forklift Axel's first day on the construction site, and he wants to show all the other trucks just how good he is. He swaggers and sways, he spins and dashes. The more he tries to help, the more things go wrong. When he apologizes, all the other trucks gather around to show him how they all work together to get the job done.

Flicker and her friends discover how helping others can be fun. Queen Bee can't stop sneezing, so she won't be able to oversee the pollination of all the fruit and vegetables in the garden this year. Not only does this mean there won't be a Garden Party, it also means there won't be any yummy food. Flicker and her friends help save the party--and the food.

Flicker shows it's important to look out for the ones you care about. Flicker's twin younger brother and sister, Zip and Flare, want to play with Flicker and her friends. Flicker explains how to play hide-and-seek, but the little ones just can't seem to get it right. Flicker is a good big sister and makes up a new name for the game that they want to play, and everyone enjoys the new game even more.

All giraffes, even baby Gisele, know that the juiciest leaves are on the tops of the trees. But how does she reach them? No matter how she stretches or twists, those tasty leaves are just too high. A strong story with a light touch, and colorful art with extra touches of humor, appeals to both children and adults.

STARRED REVIEW "An inspiring picture book biography of an inquisitive girl who became a world-renowned scientist, told in accessible language."--School Library Journal starred reviewSTARRED REVIEW "As gorgeous as it is informative."--Kirkus Reviews starred reviewA biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that contributed to her discovery of pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor of two male colleagues when the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded. Bell is still working and teaching today, recognized for her contribution.

This bright, bold, energetic book follows a group of trucks as they begin their day and carry out their specific jobs. Perfect for young fans of construction vehicles Young readers can follow along as an excited group of trucks, diggers, dozers, and more wake up and have breakfast (but definitely NOT eggs and toast). The different trucks help to move dirt, smooth the roads, fill in the holes, and more on the construction site. But they don't learn their ABCs and 123s, or use crayons or pencils--their important job is to build Ideal for young fans of construction vehicles and things that go

A fun rhyming story by Jodie Parachini with bold and unique illustrations from Teresa Bellón, exploring the daily life of trucks. Wake up, trucks! Let's rise and shine. Honk your horns - it's trucking time! Follow the trusty truck crew as they go about their everyday routine: from what they eat for breakfast (definitely NOT eggs and bacon - yuck!) to digging pits and rolling roads. Hold on to your hard hats - it's going to be a busy day! This bright celebration of all things that go is perfect for fans of Goodnight Tractor by Michelle Robinson and Nick East, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres and Christian Slade, and DK's My First Things That Go series.

A fun rhyming story by Jodie Parachini, with bold and unique illustrations from Teresa Bellón, exploring the daily life of trucks. Wake up, trucks! Let's rise and shine. Honk your horns - it's trucking time! Follow the trusty truck crew as they go about their everyday routine: from what they eat for breakfast (definitely NOT eggs and bacon - yuck!) to digging pits and rolling roads. Hold on to your hard hats - it's going to be a busy day! This bright celebration of all 'things that go' is perfect for fans of Goodnight Tractor by Michelle Robinson and Nick East, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres and Christian Slade, and DK's My First Things That Go series.