Maria Gianferrari
1) Coyote moon
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"A nonfiction picture book about coyotes hunting in suburban neighborhoods at night."--
4) Be a tree!
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Compares the structures and functions of trees to human bodies, shows the interconnectness and dependence of trees in a forest, and urges readers to communicate, share, and care for one another. Includes notes on the anatomy of a tree, ways to help save trees, and how to help in one's community.
5) Hawk rising
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A child observes a father hawk as the bird hunts prey in a suburban neighborhood to feed his family.
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Infused with jubilance and warmth, this luminous, lyrical picture book celebrates the people and the work that put food on our tables.ǂbBread, milk, wool, fruits and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them....
10) Bobcat prowling
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In this companion to "Coyote Moon" and "Hawk Rising," a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.
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Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald. Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring, and discovering all day long. This sweet and fun story is sure to spark wonder in readers everywhere. Engaging backmatter includes fascinating facts about cat behavior that will feed readers' curiosity.
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"Penny is thrilled to get her invitation to a slumber under the stars party, but then she realizes that no pets are allowed--and she'll have to leave her beloved dog Jelly home for the evening. With a little creative thinking, though, Penny finds a way to sleep beneath the stars and have her canine companion by her side as she does it"--
13) Fungi grow
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"Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous. Step into this book and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!" --