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Mick finds a Texas Tortoise and decides to study it for an upcoming science fair. Unfortunately, after Mick finishes with his project, Torvel escapes from his cage and finds himself in the middle of the suburbs...a very scary place for a small tortoise. Torvel must now find his way home and along the way, Torvel meets a variety of friends and foes...

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PreS–In this whimsical search-and-find story, readers join a little toy man as he gathers together an assortment of items, builds a boat out of a juice box, and sails away on a sea of blue. The clear, neatly composed photographs show colorful scenes packed with all sorts of interesting things, while the rhyming text prompts children to seek out particular objects (photos of the articles appear next to the words, rebus style). A helpful 'Discussion Guide' offers pointers on building vocabulary and noticing details. Just right for the youngest seek-and-find aficionados, this engaging offering will sail right off of the shelves.–Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Bear

Little Bear gets a lesson from Daddy Bear in learning to be polite and share in this whimsical tale from Peter Bently. This warm story delivers an important message in a playful manner, making it ideal for early learners. The adorable illustrations and easy-to-read text will make it a favorite for children to read aloud with adults or as a practice book for independent readers.