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Counting Arctic Animals Board Book

Counting Arctic Animals Board Book
by Coco Apunnguaq Lynge (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: One bowhead whale! Two polar bears! Three orcas! Join Kuluk and Asa as they count all the animals they see. This board book introduction to counting and to Arctic animals helps young children develop their counting skills through short rhymes. It also introduces collective nouns, like a pod of orcas, a blessing of narwhals, and a bob of seals.

Snippet: Asa sees a pod of orcas.
She counts all three.
They look so happy, and free as can be.

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The Snowman Waltz

The Snowman Waltz
by Karen Konnerth (Author) and Emily Neilson (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: On a cold winter’s night under a starry sky, a dozen snowmen swoop down into a woodland glen. With a swing and a glide, they waltz in pairs, moving gracefully along a frozen river to a one-two-three tempo. Wearing top hats and colorful mittens, the snowmen bump, spin, and laugh as they make their way to dance on a frozen pond in a clearing. But wait, who is tramping down the hill and into the very same space?

TEN-HUT! A dozen penguins, with their gleaming eyes and red bowties, march into the clearing, interrupting the dance. It’s a collision on ice. What a disaster! How can both groups share the same space? What will it take to sort out this kerfuffle to the satisfaction of both parties?

Told in lyrical text with contrasting rhythms, this read-aloud offers a subtle lesson in cooperation for readers of all ages. Back matter includes song and sheet music, as well as a finger dance activity.

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