Duck's scoopy doopy beak

Author: Jillian Harker

Illustrator: Simon Abbott

For Ages: 3 and above

No. of Pages: 32

Publisher: Bright Sparks, UK

Year: 2002

ISBN: 978-1-84250-533-5

Welcome to Goosefeather farm, a warm and happy place. With delightful, brightly illustrated pages, the book deserves a place in your library.

It is Duck’s first day at Goosefeather Farm and its other residents find it hard to accept the differences between themselves and their newest member especially her beak.

Soon, they realize that the duck not only has a heart of gold but her beak comes to the rescue of Hen’s eggs, Cat’s kittens and Horse’s oats.

The Goosefeather Farm series is a colorful and cheery means to introduce children to diversity and to help them appreciate the unique differences that make each of us special.  

Excerpt

Cat, Hen and Horse gathered in the farmyard.

“Duck really does look silly,” said Cat.

“We agree,” said Horse and Hen. “What is the point of having a beak that’s so big?”

The three friends nodded to each other, but they were all soon to find out!

A Pet for a Princess: Step into Reading - 2

Text: Melissa Lagonegro

Illustrations: Atelier Philippe Harchy

Year: 2005

Publisher: Random House Children's Books, New York

Website: Step into reading

Age: 4 - 5 years

No. of Pages: 32

Book Type: Educational 

ISBN:  978 0 73642 280 3

This delightful Disney Princess book inspired by the beloved blockbuster Aladdin features Princess Jasmine and her very first encounter with Rajah, the pet tiger given as a gift by the king.

This is a Step into Reading Level - 2 book. The small sentences and full-page illustrations encourage children to indulge in reading.

Excerpt

Jasmine and Rajah did many things together.

They sat in the sun.

They watched butterflies.

They played lots of games.

Jasmine took good care of Rajah.