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Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper. A four page activity guide is attached inside the back cover. There are no other materials included with this big book.

A boy has a difficult time making decisions even though there are Hunches to help him.

"Pete the Cat is learning a new dance -- the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy feet. But when Grumpy toad tells him, 'Pete, you dance all wrong!' Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's the grooviest when he's being himself"--

"It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "ar" word family through a simple rhyme scheme. Consistent use of the same phoneme reinforces the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need"--

It’s nearly spring, which means it’s time to celebrate the cheerful Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim recounts the time when Esther, Queen of Persia, saved the Jews from the evil Haman, who wanted to execute the Jewish people. It’s a time to dress up in costumes, fill the hamantashen, swing the noisemakers, and read the Megillah scroll. Join a family as they celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther and the joy of being together.

Although they are left at the wrong park, two friends manage to have their own softball practice.

The mayor of Hugville conducts a tour of the town where all kinds of hugs are practiced and celebrated, including the monkey hug, tornado hug, and phone hug.

Polly Go Lightly practices her ballet positions and dreams of dancing on the big stage.

Because he is such a short mouse, José is never picked to play basketball, but his determination to play well and a lot of practice get him on the team and give him the ability to step in when the star player is injured the day of the playoffs.

Even dummies can learn the poetic process and tools of the poet's trade by painting with words, working with imagery, metaphor, repetition, tenor, tone and voice. This volume also discusses meter, rhyme and the different types of poems.