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182) A dream of birds
Author
Publisher
Amazon Crossing Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Sara has a thing for birds. They remind her of her grandfather, who loved birds, and the wonderful show the creatures would put on in his yard each day--like a cloud of colorful flowers carried by the wind. As Sara walks to school in her island town, she longs for the freedom of those birds. Then she spots a new birdhouse full of parakeets in someone's yard. Sara feels drawn to them and unable to forget them. So what happens the next time, when she...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"An orphaned African grey parrot who can speak 127 words. A girl so sick, she has forgotten what it means to try. Fate--and a banana nut muffin--bring them together. Will their shared encounter help them journey through storms inside and out? Will they lose their way, or will they find what really matters? Here is a story that will remind readers how navigating so many of life's desperate adventures requires friendship and, above all, hope."--Dust...
186) Pet parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots, cockatoos, and other large birds frequently kept as pets.
187) Millionaire dogs
Publisher
Benchmark Entertainment Pictures
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Five irresistible dogs and a zany parrot live together under the protective roof of Miss Lily's House of Pets. But then a sudden mega-inheritance turns these pups into a pack of pampered Millionaire Dogs.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Corkscrew the pig is celebrating his birthday, but as his owners and their friends form various groups to play games, they leave out Corkscrew and his new friend, Pirate the parrot, who make it clear they want to join in the fun.
190) Parrot confidential
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"From the wilds of Costa Rica to the suburbs of our own country, parrot owners, rescuers, breeders, and biologists involved in conservation programs share their stories and the stories of their parrots in this bittersweet and unforgettable film about the difficulties and consequences of keeping and caring for parrots as pets." --
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Perico is a Spanish-speaking parrot who lives in a pet store, and although he works very hard to earn a new home, buyers keep returning him until the bird, now bilingual, finds the perfect owner. Includes Spanish glossary and pronunciation guide.
192) Pet Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, habits, and diet of parrots and other large birds frequently kept as pets
193) Yiddish for pirates
Author
Publisher
Audible Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and nominated for the Governor-General's Award for Literature, a hilarious, swashbuckling yet powerful tale of pirates, buried treasure and a search for the Fountain of Youth, told in the ribald, philosophical voice of a 500-year-old Jewish parrot." --
194) Americano
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Brash young parrot Cuco gets bored with his family's bird circus and tries to spice up the act. But when Cuco's acrobat father Gayo gets hurt, rival bully bird Martin swoops in to take over the show. So, Cuco heads for Hollywood, hoping to learn daring action stunts from TV star El Americano.
197) Kira's animal rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Kira teams up with Evie, a student at the animal sanctuary to track down the paradise parrot--a bird thought to be extinct--and prove that it still exists. While they're trying to observe the elusive bird, bushfires threaten to wipe out the sanctuary and the parrot's habitat. There's no choice but to evacuate all the animals, which is a huge task even without trying to track down a missing baby wallaby. As the bushfires rage out of control, Kira makes...
200) Eruption at Krakatoa
Author
Series
Survival tails ; 4
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A parakeet, a rhinoceros, and a tiger must team up to survive the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa. --
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