Small Fry Pick of the Week: Anna was Here

Anna Was Here by Jane Kurtz

Anna Nickel does not want to move to Oakwood.  Especially when it is almost her birthday and she has a camping party planned.  Especially when the school year isn't even over yet! No fair!  What a disaster!

Luckily, Anna is a Gold Ribbon Safety Citizen, prepared for almost anything!  Unluckily, Anna isn't ready for cousins, lost cats, water balloons and rotten eggs, peculiar relatives, blisters, emus, missing moms, church potlucks, and tornadoes. . . .

Ages 9+

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Small Fry Pick of the Week: The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe

The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe by Jane Goodall

In this delightful and touching book of chimpanzee children, acclaimed primatologist Jane Goodall shows us some of her favorite young chimps from the Gombe National Park, where she has studied the behavior of these fascinating animals for over half a century.  See engaging photos by Michael Neugubauer of some candid interactions, and notice how similar their emotions appear to be to humans. There's even a nice section on other flora and fauna (butterflies, skinks, finches and flowers) Jane notices on those days "when we do not find chimps." 

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