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(0)Elise Gravel
Author
Series
Olga (Elise Gravel) volume 1
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
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Description
I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curiousm, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"An accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term 'refugee' to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live. Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee...
Author
Series
Olga (Elise Gravel) volume 2
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Olga decides she would like to figure out what planet Meh is from and begins to conduct some research on space travel.
7) I am scary
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Board book.
Language
English
Description
"This board book features a girl who hugs a monster she's not afraid of."--
8) The wrench
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this quirky, brightly illustrated take on overconsumption, Bob goes to the store to buy one thing and comes home with many things he doesn't need."--
10) The spider
Author
Language
English
Description
Part of a series of hilarious non-fiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall, "The Spider" contains real information that will both amuse and teach. Ages 5+
11) Head lice
Author
Language
English
Description
Part of a series of hilarious non-fiction books about disgusting creatures, this book examines head lice. It covers such topics as head lice habitats (human heads only, dogs are gross), anatomy (his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he ate for lunch), and parenting practice (the female louse sticks eggs to human hair and uses the leftover glue for her model airplanes). Although silly and off-the-wall, "Head Lice" contains factual...
12) The worm
Author
Language
English
Description
Shares information on the earthworm with graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history as well as its habitats, anatomy, and behaviors. In addition to the visual gags, the author includes basic facts about the creepers, such as their ability to sense light without eyes, the manner in which they get around, and the food they like to eat.
13) The fly
Author
Language
English
Description
Focuses on the common housefly and its fondness for all things revolting. The author takes obvious joy in detailing the housefly's typical meals, which include such savoury delights as garbage-juice soup, dirty diapers, and 'doggie doo'. The Muscidae family (to which the housefly belongs) is depicted with Mom, Dad, a younger sibling, and a slouchy adolescent fly. Includes graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history...
14) The slug
Author
Language
English
Description
The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in...
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 1
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Arlo, a smart yet arrogant crow, moves to the big city, he encounters Pips, a little bird who is not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Winnie wants a monster! Some monsters smell like pirate feet and some might read your diary, but they are so darn cute! All Winnie's friends have one. But how much do Oogly-Wumps eat? Don't they ever sleep? Can monsters get lonely?" --
19) The toad
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about toads perfect for beginning readers. Humorous text and funny illustrations will leave young readers croaking for more.
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