Böcker av Barbara Renner

It''s time for Pen and Cob Swan to teach their young cygnets how to feed underwater, but little Cygie doesn''t like to get his face wet because the water stings his nose. He decides to explore on his own, but instead of finding food, he finds danger. Will Cygie ever find something to eat in time to calm his growling stomach?Children ages 3-8 and readers of all ages will discover interesting facts about the beautiful Trumpeter Swans and even listen to an actual Trumpeter Swan call by scanning a QR Code.

A vintage cigar box filled with surprises creates a loving bond between a girl and her grandfather.

Lonnie the Loon learns he must leave his home lake because of the cold winter in the north. While flying south, Lonnie is blown off course and ends up on a desert lake. He forms a friendship with an unlikely character, a Quail. Quincy the Quail teaches Lonnie about his home for the winter.The reader is able to listen to the calls and sounds of the desert animals using a QR Code Reader App.

Pen and Cob Swan listen as ice pops and crackles on the lake announcing the arrival of Spring. Realizing she will be laying her eggs soon, Pen urges Cob to find a place to nest. After being shooed away from a beaver's lodge and muskrat's den, they hurry to build their own home before it's too late.Coloring pages are included so children can interact with the swans' search for a home. Facts about Trumpeter Swans make this book educational as well as entertaining.An audio QR code allows the reader to hear the Trumpeter Swan's call using a QR Code Reader App. This book is appropriate for ages 3 - 7.

After Quincy the Quail and his mate, Quella, build a nest, they anxiously wait for their chicks to hatch. When a large egg plops down next to their home, Quincy must find a way to deal with this mysterious intruder. His solution provides the quail family an opportunity to become friends with their desert neighbors.Audio QR codes in the book allow the reader to hear the quail calls and owl hoots by using a free QR Code Reader App. In addition, interesting facts about the Gambel's Quail and Great Horned Owl are included on almost every page. This book is appropriate for ages 3-7 and is educational as well as entertaining.Children love hearing the animal sounds. Parents and teachers love the interactive innovation.