2007 Printable Manual - Texas State Library and Archives ...

Sail Away With Books!
While his father counts down the minutes until bedtime, a young boy’s hamster is giving
other hamsters a tour of the house in the Spanish-language version of 10 Minutes Till
Bedtime.
Rathmell, Donna and Doreen Rathmell.
Octavia Octopus and Her Purple Ink Cloud. Sylvan Dell, 2006. (I)
This book explores the basic colors and camouflage techniques that help various sea
animals survive.
Reiche, Deitlof.
Ghost Ship. Scholastic, 2005. (I-Y)
A journal and a figurehead from a ship help Vicki and Peter solve a mystery that started
230 years ago and therby lift a curse.
Reid, Rob.
Family Storytime: Twenty-four Creative Programs for All Ages. ALA,1999. (L)
This resource guide includes ideas, crafts, songs, stories, and more for a wide range of
programs. Also available through NetLibrary, a TexShare resource.
Relf, Adam.
Fox Makes Friends. Sterling, 2005. (T-P)
When Little Fox’s mother suggests he “make some friends,” the other forest creatures
help out.
Richardson, Justin.
And Tango Makes Three. Simon and Schuster, 2005. (P)
Based on a true story, two male penguins take turns sitting on an abandoned egg at the
Central Park Zoo, caring for it until the egg hatches.
Riley, Linnea.
Mouse Mess. Blue Sky, 1997. (T-P)
In this humorous story, the house’s family goes to bed as the little mouse gets up for
something to eat and makes a huge mess in the process.
Riley, Peter.
Floating and Sinking. Gareth Stevens, 2002. (I)
This concept book provides ideas for simple demonstrations of related concepts and
explores why some objects float while others sink.
Robins, Deri.
The Great Pirate Activity Book. Kingfisher, 1995. (I+)
This is a treasure trove of activities, games, parties, and more, all dealing with pirates.
Robinson, E. John.
Paint the Sea and Shoreline in Watercolors Using Special Effects. International Artist,
2001. (Y+)
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