Male and female okapis look similar, with a long head and neck, a dark mouth and body, large ears, and zebralike stripes on the rump and upper parts of the legs. The okapis were entirely unknown before the 20th century. Children ages 2 to 5 will roar with delight when they get this little golden book retelling an episode of the hit disney junior series the lion guard. Now, you will get to know the okapi better and find out just how unique and wonderful this animal is. It serves as the flagship species a popular species that has become a symbol for the conservation of a region for the ituri forest in the democratic republic. Keith is here to talk about his debut childrens book the sloppy okapi. Ray robinson the storm, by akeem balogun, out october 2020. Nov 10, 2017 childrens author, keith bosco of greenwood, del. Createspace independent publishing platform december 28, 2016 language. Now, you will get to know the okapi better and find out.
Aug 31, 2018 the okapis main natural predator is the leopard. They subsist on leaves, grasses, fruits, buds, fungi, fern and other foliage and plant life in the rain forests, often using their long tongues to reach the higher branches and leaves. Thats the reason why the okapi has a long neck although its definitely not as long as the giraffes neck. The okapi belongs to the family of the giraffidae, and its closest relative is the giraffe, even though it looks more like a zebra at first glance.
The 18 most ridiculous reasons for breaking up with someone more. Poppi the okapi hardcover children s book preorder poppitheokapi. With rhyming text and illustrations so lifelike you might mistake them for photographs, this book provides a beautiful introduction to the ocean from the perspective of a young girl. Keith tells us about his book, an upcoming book tour, and a possible cartoon series. Poppi the okapi childrens book darryl silver prlog. Use the studbook section to consult the okapi studbook and link to the animals details. In the past, scientists thought that the okapi was a mix between the giraffe and the zebra. The station that helped bring peace to the congo by. A shy creature, okapi spends his days playing alone in the thick african.
It is similar to wikipedias simple edition with the added benefit that our site filters out content that is not appropriate for children and teens. Nick corbett is the author of several books for adults and children. The husbandry section offers you advise to succesfully housing and breeding okapi. Young readers are always eager for new stories and new discoveries. Animal lovers, get acquainted with a very unique species, the okapi. Beshte discovers an okapia shy animal that looks like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. Read this infosheet to learn about why this animal is endangered, and have your child color in the illustration when theyre done reading. There is so much promise here that we can only look forward to whatever balogun writes next. As you get to know the characters in the book and learn that its okay to ask questions, you will discover that everyone is more alike than you might think and that people of all abilities can be friends. Discover the okapi by anita ganeri hardcover for sale online. Contentbased learning is a highinterest literacy program for grades 25 that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science, social studies and a range of stem topics. This book will have longlasting effects on conservation of the okapi and preservation of the forest.
The okapi do your kids know this a childrens picture book by. Darryl silver is running a crowdfunding campaign on kickstarter to raise funds for his debut book poppi the okapi. An okapi can eat over 60 pounds of plants in one day. See more ideas about okapi, animals beautiful and animals. Support the systematic development of reading strategies and skills in young students with an awardwinning program that focuses on the interrelated textual elements that scaffold early literacy success. The okapi do your kids know this a childrens picture book.
Your complete solution for the explicit teaching and assessment of key reading and comprehension strategies, delivered in grabandgo units for tier 2 intervention. Half giraffe, half zebra by mikki sadil have you ever seen an animal that looked like it was made from parts of two other animals. Aug 19, 20 here is a list of 10 wonderful books about the ocean for kids. Okapia johnstoni, also known as the forest giraffe, congolese giraffe, or zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal native to the northeast of the democratic republic of the congo in central africa. Congozaire contains africa s largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. As a rare species of animal that s also labeled as an endangered species, you are lucky that you picked up this book. Children ages 2 to 5 will roar with delight when they get this little golden book retelling an. This site offers you all the information you need to take care of these wonderfull animals. For more book lists and suggestions, be sure to see my spanish childrens books page. The okapi do your kids know this a childrens picture book amazing creature series volume 60 turner, tanya on. Okapi, okapia johnstoni, cudchewing hoofed mammal that is placed along with the giraffe in the family giraffidae order artiodactyla. Sep 23, 2016 an okapi can eat between 45 and 60 lbs.
A new little golden book starring disney juniors the lion guard. Facts about the okapi a picture book for kids, vol 336 by lisa strattin nov 20, 2019. Poppi the okapi hardcover childrens book preorder poppitheokapi. Help all students become strategic and independent readers who love to read with book lists for guided reading levels a to z. Her work also includes writing and creating childrens television shows and specials for disney and nickelodeon. Captivating fiction and informational texts, shelfready and fully supported with okapis awardwinning lesson plans. International childrens book day facts, worksheets. May 31, 2014 with bright, exciting pictures of animals representing each letter of the alphabet, and fun facts about each, this alphabet book will be entertaining even to older board book readers. Wiki for kids is a filtered wikipedia resource that provides articles in simple english. The okapi is an eventoed hoofed mammal, and the only relative of the giraffe.
Over 1,500 types of plants and animals, including the okapi, are found only here in the world. Poppi the okapi is a childrens book about an okapi who tries to figure out who she is because she looks like so many different animals. Judy katschke is the author of many books for children, from early readers and chapter books, to middle grade fiction and nonfiction. This educational okapi kid book presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the okapi. Why not use your creativity to publish a childrens book that will fuel their curiosity, spark their imagination and expand their understanding. There really is a rainforest animal, known as the okapi ohcopee, that looks like it came from. There really is a rainforest animal, known as the okapi ohcopee, that looks like it came from two different animals, the giraffe and the zebra. Newthestoryoftheokapibyanitaganerilibrarybindingbook. The okapi was unknown and a mystery to western researchers for a long time. That s the reason why the okapi has a long neck although it s definitely not as long as the giraffe s neck. Although the okapi has striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe.
Beatrix potter books, pet guinea pigs, little books, historical fiction, book authors, childrens books, charlotte, peter rabbit. How these books ever ended up on book shelves is a mystery via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via via previously. Congozaire contains africas largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. The okapi is a relatively unknown animal that lives in the congo. Anita ganeri is an awardwinning author of information books for children. Use the studbook section to consult the okapi studbook and link to the animals details the husbandry section offers you advise to succesfully housing and breeding okapi ever wondered how to train an okapi, have a look at the training section. Okapi live up to 30 years in captivity, but there is not enough data to predict how long they live in the wild, university of michigan says. See more ideas about animal books, books and childrens books. The okapi do your kids know this a childrens picture. In this popularly written book, three longtime observers of the okapi present a complete, contemporary natural. Favorite add to okapi, contemporary camouflage, wildlife, art print, canvas gallery wraps ellenchesteranimals. The international society for cryptozoology uses the okapi as its symbol, because the okapi was unknown for a long time. Mar 15, 2018 the book is about a sloppy okapi who is desperate to be a detective. I want this artist to illustrate a childrens book for me.
On this day, many bookstores and libraries hold storytelling workshops and book reading events related to childrens book authors. The okapi wildlife reserve, established in 1992 and listed as a world heritage site in 1996, helps protect the habitat of the okapi and preserve rare plant and animal life, as well as the lifestyle and culture of. This is a great way to teach your child about respecting the environment. Educated at cambridge university, she has written more than 300 books, including. The internet is a very valuable and powerful tool, putting a. An okapi is known as the forest giraffe or zebra giraffe. Guided reading book lists for every level scholastic. Find out more with the guided reading leveling chart. List of little golden books titles little golden books. Oct 01, 2019 new children s books that celebrate natural wonders extraordinary animal migrations, gray ghost of the mountains, protecting endangered species, a look inside our planet, water in all its forms, how the natural world fits together, a desert flower that blooms once a year. The okapis long neck enables it to reach food in tall trees and bushes. If youd like to take this list to the library or print and save for later, you can also grab it as a free download. He asks his mother if shes seen them, and she replies if ive told you once, ive told you a thousand times, you need to put your things. Its ituri forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive and littleknown okapi.
Like a giraffe, the okapi has to spread its long legs to get close enough to. Find out more with the guided reading leveling chart plus, check out our nonfiction guided reading book lists for every level. As a rare species of animal thats also labeled as an endangered species, you are lucky that you picked up this book. Captivating fiction and informational texts, shelfready and fully supported with okapi s awardwinning lesson plans. The only problem is he cant seem to find his badge. Copyright c the image has been purchased from name of artist dre. Poppi the okapi lives in a zoo, she looks like lots of animals who live there too. International childrens book day is an annual celebration of the birthday of danish author and poet, hans christian andersen every 2nd day of april. Okapi wale childrens literature childrens book illustration zou book worms childrens books creatures artist. See more ideas about childrens books, books and malaysia. Animal board books by the american museum of natural history. Unique animals, including the nudibranch a sea creature and the okapi a zebralike giraffe are unusual and fascinating for kids and adults alike. Favorite add to okapi, contemporary camouflage, wildlife. The okapi is the national symbol of the democratic republic of congo.
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