Showing posts with label Alligators Crocodiles and Other Reptiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alligators Crocodiles and Other Reptiles. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

From chapters.ca:
Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no colour of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one colour forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red... and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a colour of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

You Can Do It! by Betsy Lewin

From chapters.ca:
With a little motivation from his friend, a crocodile realizes he can indeed triumph in the big race in this delightful young reader by a Caldecott Honor- winning illustrator. Can I do it? wonders the little crocodile when he sees a sign for Sunday's big swimming race. A mean, bigger crocodile tells him he cannot win, but the little crocodile's friend helps him train and tells him more than once that he can indeed succeed. On the day of the big race, the little crocodile is ready to prove himself. Beguiling characters are brought to life in buoyant pen- and- ink drawings with watercolour washes in this tribute to determination.

Monday, March 18, 2013

The Kindhearted Crocodile by Lucia Panzieri, illustrated by Anton Gionata Ferrari

From chapters.ca:
Once upon a time there was a crocodile - not just any old crocodile with big sharp teeth and powerful jaws, but a crocodile with the kindest of hearts that was gentle and sensitive, and dreamed of one day being a beloved pet in a happy family. Through the magic of a picture book and with an irrepressible desire to please, this ferocious - looking crocodile that tidies toys, washes dishes, and even fights monsters in bad dreams makes his own dream come true.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Nic Bishop Lizards

From chapters.ca: One hundred and fifty million years ago, dinosaurs were the biggest reptiles to walk on earth. But another amazing group of reptiles has been around just as long - and they're not extinct! Smaller than dinosaurs, and a bit less scary, lizards lead lives that are full of surprises. Join Sibert Honor author, photographer, and biologist Nic Bishop as he introduces young readers to the beauty and diversity of these amazing animals with breathtaking full- page images, including a double- gatefold spread. Nic's simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about lizards' appearance, habits, and life cycle, while his eye- catching photographs are sure to enchant readers of all ages. An index and glossary are included at the end of the book.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Slithery Jake by Rose-Marie Provencher, illustrated by Abby Carter

From chapters.ca:
It's one thing when Sid brings a snake home for a pet. But it's a whole different story when that snake escapes! Where on earth could that Slithery Jake be? Is he slinking in the covers? Hiding under the dog's dish? Sleeping in Grandpa's noodle lunch? The whole family grows frantic as they search for Sid's missing pet. Share in their surprise when Jake's hideaway is finally revealed. With quirky watercolors and a romping rhyme, Slithery Jake will slither right into your heart.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Verdi by Janll Cannon

From chapters.ca:
Young Verdi doesn't want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it - and ends up in a heap of trouble. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns green, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn't mean he has to stop being himself. Cannon is on a roll, her gift for creating memorable characters and scenes on glorious display in this tale of a feisty python hatchling.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Art and Max by David Wiesner

From chapters.ca:
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Friday, September 03, 2010

Hip and Hop Don't Stop by Jef Czekaj

From chapters.ca:
Hip is a turtle who raps really slowly. Hop is a bunny who raps super fast. Even though they both live in Oldskool County, neither of them has ever met. When they see a sign for a rap- off, they become fast friends. When the big contest arrives, neither slow nor fast wins the prize. A hip new take on the tortoise and the hare fable, this debut picture book features simple, engaging art that combines elements of comics with those of a traditional picture book. Short, humorous raps read at varying speeds make this a rollicking read aloud that kids will want to hear over and over.

Friday, August 06, 2010

Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett

From chapters.ca:
He can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him? With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations this introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons) is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. Another triumph by prize- winning Emily Gravett.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

The Delicious Bug by Janet Perlman

From chapters.ca:
A struggle between two chameleons over one delicious bug highlights the importance of peacefully resolving conflict.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Doodle Bites: A Tilly and Friends Book by Polly Dunbar

From chapters.ca:
When Doodle the alligator is feeling bitey, the backside of Tumpty the elephant looks very tempting. But now Tumpty is sore - in more ways than one - and promptly stamps on Doodle's tail. No wonder everyone's upset! Luckily, the friends agree to apologize, and all is well - at least until Doodle starts to feel bitey again....

Thursday, October 22, 2009

June and August by Vivian Walsh, illustrated by Adam McCauley

From chapters.ca:
This imaginative story explores the concept that the greatest friendships can come to be if you are willing to overlook differences.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Melrose and Croc: A Hero's Birthday by Emma Chichester Clark

From chapters.ca:
Melrose has planned a wonderful birthday for his great friend Croc: a stay at a villa by the sea, a wonderful tea and a lovely surprise. As Melrose goes out to get everything ready, Croc sits and waits, and waits. Wherever can Melrose be? Finally, Croc discovers that his friend is in danger, but will he reach him in time to save him?

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

I Wanna Iguana by Karen Orloff, illustrated by David Catrow

From chapters.ca:
Alex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six- foot- long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house. and his mom's replies: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? will have kids in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes. And the lively, imaginative illustrations show their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Hank Finds Inspiration by Craig Frazier

From chapters.ca:
Stanley is in desperate need of inspiration and heads to the big city to find it. It doesn't take his pal, Hank the Snake, long to decide that he, too, could use some inspiration. But where does this inspiration hide?

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Duck and Cover by Jackie Urbanovic

From chapters.ca:
When Harold, a large green alligator with a big mouth and an even bigger appetite, shows up at Irene's door seeking shelter, everyone hides. Except Max. Max persuades the other critters that this particular runaway needs their help. So while everyone keeps busy seeing that Harold remains well fed, Max cooks up a clever plan. But is a room filled with fake alligators enough to keep the zoo detective away?
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