Dogku
Title | Dogku PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Clements |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 2014-01-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1481413546 |
A tale in haiku of one adorable dog. Let’s find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It’s all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog.
Dogku
Title | Dogku PDF eBook |
Author | Ginny Tata-Phillips |
Publisher | Aries Publications |
Total Pages | 110 |
Release | 2010-06-06 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 1451542941 |
A delightful gift book for the dog owner and dog lover. You'll laugh and cry as you savor the haiku poems and beautiful accompanying photos. The haiku in "Dogku" explore in an entertaining way being a dog, having a dog and loving dogs. There's a nod to service dogs and you'll relate to many of the canine situations and the pups portrayed in this book. The authors are both pet sitters and dog lovers. Ginny and Diane put their heart and soul into this book, and you'll quickly feel that as you read over the poems.
Won Ton
Title | Won Ton PDF eBook |
Author | Lee Wardlaw |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 2011-02-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1429991054 |
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, Won Ton, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable. Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.
The Hound Dog's Haiku
Title | The Hound Dog's Haiku PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J. Rosen |
Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | 53 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0763644994 |
Presents a collection of haiku about the behaviors and characteristics of twenty North American dog breeds.
If Not for the Cat
Title | If Not for the Cat PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Prelutsky |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 46 |
Release | 2004-09-21 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0060596775 |
A creature whispers: If not for the cat, And the scarcity of cheese, I could be content. Who is this creature? What does it like to eat? Can you solve the riddle? Seventeen haiku composed by master poet Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by renowned artist Ted Rand ask you to think about seventeen favorite residents of the animal kingdom in a new way. On these glorious and colorful pages you will meet a mouse, a skunk, a beaver, a hummingbird, ants, bald eagles, jellyfish, and many others. Who is who? The answer is right in front of you. But how can you tell? Think and wonder and look and puzzle it out!
Teaching Your Bird to Talk
Title | Teaching Your Bird to Talk PDF eBook |
Author | Diane Grindol |
Publisher | Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | 283 |
Release | 2008-04-21 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 0470326220 |
From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian
Be a Maker
Title | Be a Maker PDF eBook |
Author | Katey Howes |
Publisher | Carolrhoda Books ® |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2019-03-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1541546849 |
How many things can you make in a day? A tower, a friend, a change? Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make—and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message.