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Pretty Polly (age 7-10)
by Dick King-Smith
humor ... nature
Catalog: When she is not allowed to have a pet parrot, Abigail teaches a barnyard hen to talk.
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Aani and the Tree Huggers (age 7-10)
by Jeannine Atkins
enterprise ... nature
Based on true events in northern India, this is the story of a little girl's bravery. One day, Aani hears the roaring of the tree cutters. Hoping to get the workers to put down their saws and hatchets, Aani and the village women explain that the trees provide food, fuel, and homes for animals, but to no avail. Finally, Aani wraps her body around one of the trees, with surprising results.
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The Fir Tree (age 7-10)
by Hans Christian Andersen
traditions ... nature ... folklore
The life of a little fir tree who, when discarded, recalls with nostalgia its two glorious moments--being a beautiful fir and being a brightly-lit Christmas tree.
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The Dragon and the Unicorn (age 7-10)
by Lynne Cherry
fantasy ... knights/castles/dragons ... nature
Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy the natural beauty of their land, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible.
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Hawk Hill (age 7-10)
by Suzie Gilbert
friendship ... nature ... animals
Pete moves to a new town and discovers a rehabilitation center for birds of prey.

Ohlone Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:33 2012
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