Subjects:  1. Animals - Horses    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 9-12 - Animals/Pets    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Horses    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile Zoological Sciences    9. Juvenile literature    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Horses   

Subjects:  1. Adaptation    2. Animal behavior    3. Animal defenses    4. Animals    5. Animals - Mammals    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science    7. Children: Grades 2-3    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile Science (General)    10. Juvenile literature    11. Science & Nature - Anatomy & Physiology    12. Science & Nature - Zoology    13. Zoology & animal sciences   

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Engaging Literature
Clever Raccoons is an engaging book for preschool-grade 3.The choice of vocabulary words and photographs are so appropriate to this age group.The author is sensitive to the key concepts that children need to learn about raccoons.I would highly recommend this book to all parents who are looking for a book that teaches their child about the environment and will help their child become excited about science. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Juvenile literature    5. Raccoons    6. Animals    7. English    8. English language early readers   

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Wow! A picture book on evolution!
An earlier reviewer was right on target when s/he said "I wish there was a whole series like this one!"This is an extremely difficult subject to find in a format that is accessible to young children.Though we read it to our son when he was 4, some of the text was difficult but at least it was an introduction to a very difficult topic that is so abstract that it's not easily accessible to young children.It continues to be great as a picture book on the topic as children enter early elementary.Most topics can be introduced to even young children, who are naturally fascinated by their world, as long as it is done in a pleasing picture format. But note, the language can still be complex; you may have to edit depending on the child's age and attention span and vocabulary level but it gives you pictures that you can use as a springboard to discuss the fascinating topic of evolution.So there should really be more of these books covering various science topics.As an adult, even I was interested in the ancestors to modern whales.(As an adjunct to the book, there is a computer graphics mini-video at the Smithsonian in Washington DC that animates the evolution of whales from land animals to sea mammals. Seeing the movie first and having this book afterwards was an amazing learning experience.)

I wish there was a whole series like this one
This is a simple book which feels more like a storybook than a science book. This suits it very well to the age group it is aiming at. It is a gentle look at evolution, but because it is focused on only one animal, it can give more detail than a general book on evolution of this size. I really wish they had a series of these, each focusing on a different animal. I also liked the artwork and felt it fit well with the tone of the writing. Overall this was a hit in our family, and I often recommend it to others who are looking for evolution books for the preschool set. There are so few books for youngsters about evolution; it is a real shame. Most of us who want to expose our children to this from early on are pretty much stuck using everything that is available, whether it is particularly well done or not. This is a book I would use even if there were an abundance of books to choose from. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Animals - Marine Life    3. Children's 4-8 - Nature    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Evolution    6. History - Other    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Whales   

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Tiny but charming
This is a pochet size hardcover book. The pictures in it are very delicate, and it's about the life of a mother raccoon. So as you can imagine, there's no surprising plot, but only protecting the baby raccoons,and searching for food,...etc. I think it's a good source for education,but not entertainment. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Raccoons   

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Delightful books for new readers!
I was so excited to discover this delightful series for new readers. So often, books for kids who are starting to read on their own are dull as dishwater.Not CORK AND FUZZ!
Adorable
Cork and Fuzz is a great book for beginning readers.It creates two memorable characters, and subtly teaches about appreciating friends for their differences.My daughter, Meredith, loved it!

Funny Furries Make Fabulous Friends!
I am IN LOVE with Cork & Fuzz. This easy reader series is a favorite in our household. Cleverly written and endearingly illustrated, this pair is destined to take their place among other easy reader favorites. Look out Frog & Toad!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Muskrat    10. Muskrats    11. Opossums    12. Readers - Beginner    13. Social Issues - Friendship    14. Social Situations - Friendship    15. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

Subjects:  1. American bison    2. American bison hunting    3. Animals - General    4. Animals - Mammals    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. General    9. History    10. History - United States/General    11. Juvenile Nonfiction    12. Juvenile literature    13. Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / General   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Mammoths    8. Prehistoric animals    9. Woolly mammoth    10. Woolly mammoths    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Prehistoric   

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Raccoon Tune
My 2 year old loves this book as well as I.Fun to read over and over again.

With whimsical drawings and trash can antics
Howard Fine illustrates an engaging and zany story of a family of raccoons by Nancy Shaw. The raccon family prowl the neighborhood making a ruckus until they find just the right dinner dish. The whimsical drawings and trash can antics of the raccoons will delight a wide audience and Raccoon Tune is a very highly recommended pick.

What a giggle!
Being a fan of "Sheep In A Jeep" and all its sequels, I waited impatiently for "Raccoon Tune".It was well worth the wait!I read this one often as a bedtime story and my children (aged 10 and 6) are giggling every time.Of course Mom is right there in the thick of it too!The illustrations really make this book!I'll use this one at the Nature Center where I work with my Preschool Storytime crowd - they'll love it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Preschool Picture Story Books    9. Raccoons    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 4-8 - Nature    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 1-2    6. Deer    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature   

Editorial Review

Finding a suitable sort of self-expression can be a challenge. Sometimes what seems so right for one individual is so very, very wrong for everyone around her. Take Hilda Hippo, for example. There's nothing Hilda loves more than dancing. But whether she's tangoing, square dancing, boogying to disco, doing the flamenco, rumba, or samba, Hilda makes a lot of noise: Read more

Reviews (8)

Hilda Must Be Dancing
My two year old wanted this book read every night for almost a month.By the third or fourth time she realized that there was a lady bug on each set of two pages.She had to make sure she found the lady bug with each turn of the page.

A CRASHING Good Time
My 3 year old AND I liked this book.We borrowed it from the library and it soon became one of our favorite bedtime books.It has a very nice rhythmic flow while still having a nice story.I highly recommend it.

Great Book
This book is a lot of fun to read and the noises you make while reading it are fun and my child will sometimes say them with me! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Dance    5. Fiction    6. Hippopotamus    7. Humorous Stories    8. Jungle animals    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Easy Readers    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Manatees    10. Mother and child    11. Non-Classifiable    12. Readers - Beginner   

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"They're massive, they're hairy... they're legendary!"

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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 4-8 - Nature    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fossils    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile Paleontology    9. Juvenile literature    10. Science & Nature - Fossils    11. Woolly mammoth    12. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Counting   

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BRIEF, BUT INTERESTING
If your young child likes squirrels, he/she should enjoy this. It is interesting and informative. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Mammals    6. Nature    7. Squirrels    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, etc.   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Nature    3. Nature - General   

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Big Jim and White-Legged Moose
Humorous tale of wildlife artist being caught without his tools when he sees a unique moose.Kids will laugh at the encounter between the man and the moose.Very good color illustrations make this an excellent choice forchildren from K through the 2nd grade. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's songs    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Moose    9. Performing Arts - General    10. Songs    11. Songs and music    12. Texts    13. Fiction    14. Picture books   

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These books are great!
When I was younger, I had a large collection of these books, I loved every one of them. Amazing bats was one of my favorites. This is the book to get if you want to take your kids camping and hear them say "cool, a bat" instead of "augh! a bat (scream)." The only downside is having your children quote bat facts to you when the bats come out.

A very informitive book
Amazing bats is an informitive book for people who like bats but don't know much about them. It tells you a lot of interesting facts about a lot of the different facts about them. I say if your interested in bats youshould definatly read this book ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bats    2. Children's 4-8 - Animals/Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Juvenile literature    6. Mammals    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals   

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians    4. Camouflage (Biology)    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science    6. Children: Grades 2-3    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile Science (General)    9. Juvenile literature    10. Mimicry (Biology)    11. Science & Nature - Zoology    12. Zoology & animal sciences   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Family - Daily Life    8. Fiction    9. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Koala    12. Specimens    13. Toy and movable books    14. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams