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Tiny Cactus loves Christmas! But she doesn't love that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room than with her. Maybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again. And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish--to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can...
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"Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need special adaptations to survive and thrive. Many species of cacti do just that! Readers of this beautifully designed book explore the ways cacti conserve water in their habitat, the features that make them similar and different than other plants, and why they're such vital parts of their ecosystems. Full-color photographs, interesting fact boxes, and a graphic organizer...
5) Hug me
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Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isn't the touchy-feely kind. Cactuses can be quite prickly sometimes you know . . . and so can Felipe. But he'll be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day Felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and just maybe, that long awaited hug.
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"Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such as woodpeckers and owls, and provide food for animals such as bats and other small mammals. This captivating title provides a close-up look at the plants and animals that live in and around the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert."--
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"How do you hug a cactus? I'd really like to know. You see, I love my cactus and my hugs will help it grow. A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem, all with varying degrees of success. How to Hug a Cactus is a story that will 'stick' with many readers"--
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"Cactus and Flower spend their days in the desert, side by side. They grow, slowly but surely. Then one day, Flower loses a petal. Cactus and Flower know what this means. But they know, too, that this is the way life goes: Slowly but surely, petals will fall, and new buds will bloom"--
12) The night flower
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"As the summer sun sets over the desert, creatures gather for a very special event. The saguaro cactus is about to bloom. Join pollinating fruit bats, howling mice, and other animals on their journey to visit the flower in this beautiful nature-inspired story."--p. [4] of cover.
13) Cactuses
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This introductory book discusses the different kinds of cactuses and where the grow.
16) Cactus hotel
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Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.
17) Cactus
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Discusses the physical characteristics, growth patterns, habitats, and varieties of cacti.
18) Cal the cactus
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Cal the Cactus is sad that he can't give a "high five" to his animal friends until Kangaroo comes up with a solution.
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