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A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...
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Arab American Heritage Month for Young People
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Arab American Heritage Month for Young People
Diverse Books - Near East/Levant/Arabian Peninsula Picture Books
Main Children's Staff Picture Book Favorites
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"In the midst of the Syrian Civil War, Alaa takes care of Aleppo's abandoned cats"--Provided by the publisher.
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"As the holidays draw near in Caerphilly, Mother volunteers to take part in a big Christmas-themed decorator show house--each room of a temporarily untenanted house is decorated to the hilt by a different decorator for the public to tour. Of course, Mother insists that Meg pitch in with the organization, and she finds herself surrounded by flamboyant personalities with massive egos clashing and feeling their professional reputations are at stake....
8) Waffles
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"Waffles is exuberant, playful, and smart -- maybe too smart! She's quite the escape artist and Lizzie has her hands full trying to keep tabs on her." --
9) Northwood
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Cecilia Undergarment is a remarkable girl who can understand what animals are saying--but her plan to rescue a sad and neglected dog lands her in the dark, enchanted forest of Northwood, where the ferocious black lions roam and the mystery of Castle Storm awaits.
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"After two and a half years of ISIS occupation, and months of fighting between the militants and government forces, the Mosul Zoo was one of the few outdoor attractions still standing in Iraq's second city, its inhabitants kept alive by Abu Laith, a square-set 50-something mechanic and passionate animal lover. As the animals began to starve under the siege by advancing Iraqi army forces, Abu Laith, the "Father of Lions" and his protégées and family...
12) The last diving horse in America: rescuing Gamal and other animals -- lessons in living and loving
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"It was the signature attraction of Atlantic City's Steel Pier from the 1930s to the 1970s, the golden age of "America's Favorite Playground"--Doc Carver's High Diving Horses. Four times a day, seven days a week, a trained horse wearing only a harness ran up a ramp; a diving girl jumped on its back, and both sailed forty feet through the air, plunging into a ten foot deep tank of water. Decades later, after cries of animal abuse, and changing times,...
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"Nadia spends as much time as she can at her friend Violet's house, playing with the kittens that Violet's mom brings home from her job at the animal rescue center. When Violet tells Nadia about a pregnant cat urgently in need of a place to stay, Nadia convinces her parents to foster Gracie for the summer. After Gracie gives birth to five beautiful kittens, Nadia is instantly drawn to the smallest and sweetest, whom she names Luna. But while the other...
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