Jodie Parachini

• Jul-2015
• / General Fiction
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Seth slithers out of his hole and tries to say his first word, but all that comes out is 'Shhh'. His mother encourages Seth to try again, but no luck. All he can say is 'Shhh'! The jungle animals who have gathered to hear Seth's first word erupt i...

• Nov-2015
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Elsie is still only a young elephant, but decides she should start looking for a job. But what would the perfect job for her be? Her mother encourages her to think about what she enjoys doing and together they decide that she might like to try bei...

• Oct-2016
• / General Fiction
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This is a very serious book. Nothing silly is allowed. There are no funny faces, no clowns, and definitely no shenanigans. A serious book is always respectful, and, of course, is always in black and white. But wait! Who’s this? Zebra might be black...

• Sep-2018
• / General Fiction
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All giraffes, even baby Gisele, know that the juiciest leaves are on the tops of the trees. But how does she reach them? No matter how she stretches or twists, those tasty leaves are just too high. A strong story with a light touch, and colorful art ...

• Apr-2022
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A young firefly is on a mission to discover her special gift.Flicker is a young firefly looking for her glow on her birthday. Flicker's friends help her search and she asks other bugs in The Grand Bug Hotel. Will she find the glow?...

• Apr-2022
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Flicker learns it's OK to ask for help, no matter how old you are.Flicker is a big girl now, and is going to visit Grampa and Nana Glowworm all by herself. Papa Jitterbug gives her a map and Mama Junebug tells Flicker she and the twins, Zip and Flare...

• Sep-2022
• / General Fiction
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Working together as a team is the best way to get a job done quickly and right. It's forklift Axel’s first day on the construction site, and he wants to show all the other trucks just how good he is. He swaggers and sways, he spins and dashes. The ...

• Sep-2022
• / General Fiction
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Digby and his friends learn that there's more to life than getting the job done. Digby and his coworkers work from dawn to dusk. The work is hard, it's hot, and they face deadlines to get each job done. But, one day, Digby decides it’s time to have...

• Nov-2022
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Flicker shows it's important to look out for the ones you care about. Flicker's twin younger brother and sister, Zip and Flare, want to play with Flicker and her friends. Flicker explains how to play hide-and-seek, but the little ones just can’t se...

• Nov-2022
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Flicker and her friends discover how helping others can be fun. Queen Bee can't stop sneezing, so she won’t be able to oversee the pollination of all the fruit and vegetables in the garden this year. Not only does this mean there won’t be a Garde...

• Mar-2023
• / General Fiction
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This bright, bold, energetic book follows a group of trucks as they begin their day and carry out their specific jobs. Perfect for young fans of construction vehicles!Young readers can follow along as an excited group of trucks, diggers, dozers, and ...

• May-2023
• / General Fiction
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Two dump trucks learn that their friendship is stronger than any load they can carry.Dump trucks Bruno and Juno are best pals. They're always together, hauling and dumping, sharing and laughing. Then one day Bruno declares that he can hold more weigh...

• May-2023
• / General Fiction
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Digby and the trucks have been working hard under the scorching sun. It's time for a vacation!On a hot summer day, temperatures are rising, both outside and among the crew. Digby has an idea to cool things off: a beach day, right at the construction ...

• Jun-2023
• / General Fiction
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Flicker and her friends roll out the red carpet for some special visitors.Famous singers Itsy and Bitsy Longlegs are coming to stay at The Grand Bug Hotel! Flicker and her friends try to get their room just right by opening the curtains, turning on t...