Make a Splash READ

! Stewart, Amber. Little by Little. Orchard Books, 2008. 32 p. (978-0545061636 ) Pre, Pri. Otto is a
young otter who can do many things well, but swimming is not one of them until his older sister
tells him to start small and, little by little, he is able to reach his goal, adding swimming to his “I
can do” list.
! Tafuri, Nancy. Have You Seen My Duckling? Greenwillow Books, 1984. 32 p. (978-
0688027971) Pre. A mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing
duckling.
! Tafuri, Nancy. Whose Chick Are You? Greenwillow Books, 2007. 40 p. (978-0060825140, lib.
bdg.) Pre. Goose, duck, hen, bird, and the little chick, itself, cannot tell to whom a new hatchling
belongs, but mother swan knows.
! Wiesner, David. Flotsam. Clarion, 2006. 40 p. (978-0618194575) Pre, Pri. The story of what
happens when a camera becomes a piece of flotsam. This wordless picture book won the Caldecott
medal.
! Wilson, Karma. A Frog in the Bog. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2003. 32 p. (978-
0689840814) Pre. A frog in the bog grows larger and larger as he eats more and more bugs, until
he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating.
! Woods, Bob. Water Sports. Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2003. 24 p. (978-0836837278) Int.
Traditional water sports such as surfing and water skiing, and newer water sports including kite
surfing and wakeboarding are detailed in this book.
! Yolen, Jane. Dimity Duck. Penguin, 2008. 32 p. (978-0399250606) Pre. Dimity Duck and Frumity
Frog have a fun day together in the pond, and then go home when it gets dark outside.
Audio
! Caribbean Playground by Putumayo Kids. Putumayo World Music, 2004. Audio CD
(B00028ZNL6). A joyous celebration of Caribbean music and culture that will delight children
and adults alike. Filled with fun songs, cultural information, song lyrics, and colorful artwork,
Caribbean Playground is a festive musical cruise for all ages.
! Echoes of Nature: Wilderness River. LaserLight, 1993. Audio CD (B000001V4T). This CD has
the songs of streamside birds.
! Frog Song by Dan Gibson. Solitudes, 2003. Audio CD (B0000E3326). A restful recording of
different frog species and other wildlife.
! Lakeside Retreat by Dan Gibson. Solitudes, 2002. Audio CD (B000065DW4). Discover the
tranquility of a Lakeside Retreat with this laid-back combination of music and nature sounds.
Instrumentation includes violin, guitar, flute, clarinet, piano, harp, and mandolin.
! Land of the Loon by Dan Gibson. Solitudes, 1999. Audio CD (B00004RGUM). Calming sounds
of a secluded lake. Instrumentation includes piano, guitar, flute, percussion, fiddle, and cello.
Video/DVD
! Awesome Adventures: Wild Water and Wild West. Blackboard Entertainment, 2000. VHS. (45
min.) Not rated. Pri, Int. A rafting adventure is the first half of this video for kids.
! Be Cool, Play It Safe. EMP International. 1999. VHS. (43 min.) Not rated. Pri, Int. Water Safety
is one short segment of this film.
Web Sites
! 4 2 Explore. 42explore.com/birds.htm. This Web site has many links for information, crafts,
and activities for your program on birds.
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