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Ages 3–8
And Tango Makes ThreeIn the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others. This illustrated children's book fictionalizes the true story of two male penguins who became partners and raised a penguin chick in the Central Park Zoo.
Ages 3–8
How the Animals Got Their ColorsPourquoi tales from Africa, North America, India, Australia, China and several other cultures explain how animals such as the coyote, tiger, frog, crane, peacock, and other animals came to look as they do.
Ages 3–8
The first beaverA story about trust between parents and children and the importance of being true to oneself. Native Americans, legends, Pacific Northwest, animals
Ages 3–8
Wild eggsAkuluk is not excited about visiting her grandparents in Nunavut, until she sees all the animals that the tundra has to offer, and learns about hunting for wild eggs.
Ages 3–8
One Christmas in LunenburgThis year rachel wants to find out wether the old story is true that animals can speak at midnight on Christmas Eve. None of the adults will give her a straight answer, and Nathan is thinking about Santa Claus.
Ages 3–8
FannyMost of the farm animals avoid talking to Fanny, the three-legged cat, mistakenly thinking she would be embarrassed about her physical handicap.
Ages 3–8
Handtalk ZooWords and sign language depict children at the zoo discovering how to sign the names of various animals and how to tell time.
