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ages 3
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Why Are You Doing That?
A curious little boy learns all about food and where it comes from in this companion to Amado and Monroy’s first picture book, What Are You Doing?
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A subtle tale, perhaps best read to a thoughtful child in the intimate setting of a winter bedtime.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_2":"Illustrated in smeary, evocative watercolor and ink, Ruifernández’s muted blues and grays conjure dreamy forest scenes, endless starlit skies, and softly drawn rabbits gathering to sing to the moon.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_3":"Winter Moon Song is a wonderful tribute to music and the beauty of the winter landscape.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Quill \u0026amp; Quire","OtherText_Review_4":"The perfect story to share during the winter months or as part of a study of traditional tales from around the world.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Library Media Connection","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A beautifully illustrated first picture book from award-winning author Martha Brooks.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"03","PrizeName_0":"Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices","PrizeYear_0":"2015","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2014-07-25","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A beautifully illustrated first picture book from award-winning author Martha Brooks.","Width":"7.5","WidthCode":"in"}
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to 7
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to 2
Winter Moon Song
A beautifully illustrated first picture book from award-winning author Martha Brooks.
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ages 3
to 7
/ grades P
to 3
Work
An alphabetical tour through the coolest jobs you can imagine—and some you might never have heard of!
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Wounded Falcons
A moving tribute to the power of friendship and the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy.
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Yellow Moon, Apple Moon
In this delightful bedtime rhyme a young child bids good night to the moon, recalling all the familiar things surrounding her.
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ages 3
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Zoom at Sea
A young domestic cat with sailors among his ancestors, Zoom sets off on the first of his amazing adventures.
