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In a watery mirrorthe rugged raccoonadmires his faceby the light of the moon:the mysterious mask,the whiskers beneath,the sliver of cricketstill stuck in his teeth.Take a lighthearted romp through four seasons in the forest with these whimsical poems. Marvel at the overachieving beaver, applaud the race-winning snail and its perfect trail of slime, or head off to be pampered at a squirrel spa.Warning: Deborah Ruddell's quirky cast of animal characters...
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"Twelve lyrical poems look at twelve different trees, from early spring to deep winter. In each poem, a child identifies with a feature of the tree -- such as the smooth trunk of a birch whose bark has peeled away, the strong branches of a spruce that shelter small birds or the pink flowers of a cherry blossom that tumble like confetti. The poems provide an opportunity to learn about each tree, inspiring us to look afresh at the trees around us --...
11) Nibble nibble
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Five poems that capture the simple eloquence of the natural world and illuminate the whimsy of bunnies at play.