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Series Books

by Suzanne Tate, Illustrated by James Melvin

books will be signed by the illustrator
$ 4..95 each [ paperback ]

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Crabby & Nabby
A Tale of Two Blue Crabs
All about blue crabs and their life cycle
from theviewpointof two colorful, crabby
characters!This book teaches children about
caring for one another.
Billy Bluefish
A Tale of Big Blues
A tale about the trials, and lessons learned
of a young bluefish who finds that it
doesn't pay to be a bully!

 

Flossie Flounder
A Tale of Flat Fish

A tale developed around the interesting fact that a baby flounder looks different from its parents. The book promotes self-esteem.

Spunky Spot
A Tale of One Smart Fish
A young fish learns from his teacher to "just say no" to worms so he won't get hooked! This
book has approval of Just Say No International.

 

Pearlie Oyster

A Tale of an Amazing Oyster



A story about the amazing life of an oyster and how a pearl is formed.

Children learn that someting good can come out of a negative experience.

 


Lucky Lookdown

A Tale of a Funny Fish

Charming tale of a little lookdown fish living at a science center. Book is sponsored by
Virginia Marine Science Museum and teaches self-esteem.

 

Mary Manatee

A Tale of Sea Cows

A tender story about a mother manatee and her calf. Children learn why it is important to
obey their parents. Book is sponsored by the Pier Aquarium, St. Petersburg, FL.

 

Sammy Shrimp

A Tale of a little Shrimp

Exciting tale of a little shrimp and his big sister. This book presents facts about shrimp in
simple and entertaining format.

 


Crabby's Water Wish
A Tale of Saving Sea Life

Clean Water Charlie teaches children how they can help improve water quality. Book is
sponsored by NC Assoc. Soil & Water Conservation Districts.

 

Harry Horseshoe Crab
A Tale of Crawly Creatures

Interesting facts about the habits of horseshoe crabs and how they save human lives
everyday. This book is sponsored by "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, Sanibel, FL.

Tammy Turtle
A Tale of Saving Sea Turtles

A book full of facts about loggerhead turtles that tells how they survive with the
help of protection programs. This book is sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, Manteo,
NC.

 

Salty Seagull
A Tale of an Old Salt

A tale of an old bird whose wise ways save his flock. This charming story teaches children
respect of elders.

 

Danny & Daisy
A Tale of a Dolphin Duo

Helpful humans rescue two young dolphins and take them to a science center for rehabilitation.

 

Old Reddy Drum
A Tale of Redfish


Old Reddy Drum, a wise and powerful fish, gives life-saving advice to a young Peter Puppy
Drum
.

Stevie B. Sea Horse
A Tale of a Proud Papa

Fascinating facts about an unusual fish that reverses parental roles - papa sea horse nurtures
the eggs!
Ellie & Ollie Eel
A Tale of a Fantastic Voyage

A book containing fascinating facts about eels. Children will delight in reading the story
which is based on true events.

 

Katie K. Whale
A Whale of a Tale

A tale based on the true story of a killer whale that followed a ferry-boat. Children learn to
stay away from strangers.

 

Perky Pelican

A Tale of a Lively Bird

Juvenile pelicans must be lively to survive.Story and facts from research at a pelican rookery.
Oopsie Otter
A Tale of Playful Otters

This warm and lively tale about river otters, an animal that lives in many of America's
waterways, is full of interesting facts.

 


Great Sharky Shark

A Tale of a Big Hunter

Great Sharky Shark and his sister hunt for fish but young Sharky gets more than he bargains for with one meal. A piece of trash gets stuck around his head, and he nearly becomes dinner for a bigger shark.

Izzie Lizzie Alligator
A Tale of a Big Lizard

Interesting family behavior of the American alligator and how pollution affects the species.
This book is sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, Manteo, NC.
 

 

Oozey Octopus


A Tale of a Clever Critter

Wonderful tale how an octopus can protect himself with his clever disguises.

 

Jenny Jellyfish
A Tale of Wiggly Jellies

Children are fascinated by jellyfish, but they are not really fish at all. Jellies are a primitive
type of animal and have no hearts, brains or bones!
 
Spiny Sea Star
A Tale of Seeing Stars

The amazing starfish and the world in which they live
.     

 

Rosie Ray


A tale of Watery Wings
Rosie Ray is about a spotted eagle ray -- one of the most elegant and graceful creatures in the sea.

 

Skippy Scallop


A Tale of Bright Blue Eyes.
Skippy Scallop was teeny-tiny!
He was just a little egg floating free in the sea
.

 

Sandy Seal


A tale of Sea Dogs
Sandy Seal was a seal pup.
Her head looked like a dog with no ears.

A Tale of Big Birds

Johnny Longlegs was a big bird.He was a young Great Blue Heron.

 


Perry Penguin

A Tale of a Brave Family

A beautiful book about emperor penguins
and their incredible family life.
Fact-checked by Dr. Eugene Kooyman of Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

 


Crabby Swims Free

A Tale of a Close Call Crabby and Nabby are 20 years old this year and back with a thrilling new adventure.

 


Happy Hermit Crab
A Tale of Shell Seekers

Interesting natural history facts about hermit crabs
and why they must seek the safety of shells.

 

Stickaroo!

Sticker Book for Suzanne Tate's Nature Series Lots of stickers for you! Our Latest Release! 16 colorful pages with 4 full pages of stickers. Over 80 stickers in all! Illustrated by James Melvin

       

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