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In my backyard  Cover Image Book Book

In my backyard

Ruurs, Margriet 1952- (Author). Broda, Ron. (Added Author).

Summary: From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother&#8217;s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother&#8217;s pouch in winter, <b>In My Backyard</b> celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda&#8217;s detailed paper-sculpture art beautifully complements Margriet Ruurs&#8217; lyrical text, and young readers will discover a captivating variety of animals and insects.<br><br>Find the ladybug in each illustration, along with a hidden animal, which becomes featured on the next page. A detailed legend and helpful hints on how to turn your own backyard into an inviting place for animals to live make this book a must-have for wildlife and nature lovers alike.

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  • ISBN: 9780887767753
  • ISBN: 0887767753
  • Physical Description: print
    32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Tundra Books, c2007.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8
Subject: Preschool Informational Books
Animals -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature
Children: Kindergarten
Animals -- Juvenile literature
Juvenile Nonfiction -- Animals -- Genealogy
Science & Nature -- Genealogy
Juvenile Nonfiction
Children: Grades 1-2
Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
Animals -- Genealogy
Nature -- Genealogy
Animals -- Mammals
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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Salt Spring Island Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Salt Spring Island Public Library J-ER RUU (Text) 060961 Children's Picture Books Volume hold Checked out 2024-04-23


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