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Baby whale

Describes the physical characteristics, feeding habitats, migration routes, life cycle, and threats to the existence of a newborn baby humpback whale in the warm waters near the Hawaiian Islands.

The little engine that could

Valentine's Day surprise
The Little Blue Engine is happy when her friends Lucy Locomotive, Choo Choo Charlie, and Engine Eddie come to work at Piney Vale Train Station, but disappointed because she thinks they cannot have a Valentine's Day party.

The night before St. Patrick's Day

In this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas," Tim and Maureen go to great lengths to set a trap, hoping to catch a real leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day and take his pot of gold.

Countdown to Grandma's house

2002
A young girl counts down the days from ten to one as she thinks of all the fun she will have when she goes to visit her grandmother.

The night before first grade

Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas.".
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The night before kindergarten

In the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas, " these rhymes outline the thoughts and emotions of children and their parents as they prepare for and attend the first day of kindergarten.
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The night before summer vacation

In the style of Clement Moore's familiar Christmas poem, tells of a family's last minute preparations for summer vacation.
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The three little pigs

Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well.
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F is for flag

Celebrates the origin, symbolism, and power of the banner that represents the United States of America.
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The little engine that could

Valentine's Day surprise!
2003
The Little Blue Engine is happy when her friends Lucy Locomotive, Choo Choo Charlie, and Engine Eddie come to work at Piney Vale Train Station, but disappointed because she thinks they cannot have a Valentine's Day party.
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