"Zita just can't seem to march to the same beat as the rest of the geese, but before long, she realizes, as do the other barnyard animals, that her own special rhythm is just right"--
When the sheep on a farm go on strike rather than having their warm coats sheared off, the other animals begin taking sides until, at last, a compromise can be reached.
A homeless bear living in a city has a hard time getting by, but when a little girl makes friends with him, his life becomes brighter.
Edgar, a rat who wants nothing more than to be left alone, spies an earthworm following him about the farm and does everything he can think of to get rid of it before learning an important lesson.
This dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
There is a new little goose on the farm and she cant march in time. It simply isn't good enough. She will have to walk alone but maybe marching to your own rhythm can attract new friends.
... opposites book Stevenson , James . Fun , no fun Stickland , Paul . Dinosaur roar ! Swinburne , Stephen R. What's opposite ? Wagner , Karen . A friend like Ed Williams , Brenda . Outdoor opposites Wilson , Karma . Big bear , small mouse ...
... step' was in English use as early as 1849 when a Punch cartoon showed English military recruits learning an exercise ... a goose' and the nickname 'goose-step' aligned itself with the stiff-legged 'slow march' sometimes seen in Britain ...
... is always Saturday, because she gets to spend it with just her Dad. Every “Dadurday” begins the same way—Mimi and Dad make silly-shaped pancakes, read the comics section of the newspaper, and make lists of fun things to do together.
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