Frank Carlson Library

Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, introduce their nighttime world to early readers. The story emphasizes friendship, sharing, and humor. Includes bonus animal glossary.

In this title, early fluent readers follow Benito, a lesser long-nosed bat, as he embarks on his nightly pollination journey with his colony in the desert. Read along as Benito flies around searching for flowers that bloom at night, drinks nectar, and returns to his cave as the sun rises. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more...

Badger and Hare is a heartwarming tale of friendship and forgiveness. When Badger finds an empty burrow, he is sure he'll be alone forever, until Hare arrives and makes the burrow his home too. But as the seasons change, Badger's need for solitude clashes with Hare's exuberant nature. When a fox threatens their safety, the two must learn to understand and respect each other's needs in order to survive. This delightful picture book teaches children...

In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of pythons. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...

A little boy is having trouble falling asleep when he suddenly has some surprise visitors. Who are these nocturnal critters and why are they in his bedroom? Content suitable for ages 3 to 7 years. REVIEWS: "The illustrations are beautiful and engaging. The artistry is realistic and has a feeling of movement. The pattern of the writing has a rhythm to it that moves the story along."Sherry H. - Menomonie, WI "Late Side of Midnight is a...

On the rooftops of Paris, on a moonlit night, Bollino, a wise, conformist owl, and Daky, a lazy, eccentric bat, embark on a dangerous adventure to help a small girl. A picture book. Daki, a lazy and eccentric bat, abandoned by his fellow bats, and Bollino, a wise, conformist owl, left with no friends after taking Daki's side, live in Paris on a beam of the Eiffel Tower, they have chosen as their home. Bollino found this safe spot for both of them....

Sur les toits de Paris, lors d'une nuit de pleine lune, Bollino, une chouette prudente et conformiste, et Daki, une chauve-souris excentrique et paresseuse, vivront une aventure dangereuse pour aider une petite humaine. Daki, une chauve-souris paresseuse et loufoque, abandonnée par ses semblables, et Bollino, une chouette prudente et conformiste laissée sans amis pour l'avoir protégée, vivent à Paris sur une poutre de la Tour Eiffel qu'ils ont...

What's your favorite animal? In My Favorite Animal: Owls, students will learn amazing facts about owls. Each My Favorite Animal book features interesting non-fiction at a 2nd-grade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the reader's comprehension. Sample Text: All owls fly without making a sound, except for fishing owls since they don't need to fly silently over water. Their feathers have a soft edge that makes their flight...

Meet Little Fox in this new book in the All Natural series. When the sun starts to set, it's time for Little Fox to wake up and be with his mama. But she doesn't want to play. Can Little Fox find someone to play with before it's time to go back to bed? Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate...