Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2017 i Ladybug Stories, Poems, and Songs Magazine for Young Kids and Children

Max and Kate are looking for beavers on a nature preserve. “Why do beavers chop down trees?” asks Max. “To eat, and also to build with,” says Kate. “Their home is called a lodge,” Kate whispers, pointing at a huge heap of sticks and mud. “Wow! Look at that!” says Max as a beaver swims past with a branch in its teeth. “Imagine me building a house with my teeth,” says Max. “You couldn’t stop talking long enough!” laughs Kate.…

Where my Aunt Rose lives,silver subways clatter past,noisy factory whistles blast,dented taxis travel fast,where my Aunt Rose lives. Where my Aunt Rose lives,vendors sell hot dogs and hats,firefighters rescue cats,grandmas chat in laundromats,where my Aunt Rose lives. Where my Aunt Rose lives,people soak up rooftop sun,splash at hydrants just for fun,order takeout by the ton,where my Aunt Rose lives. Where my Aunt Rose lives,folks go dancing half the night,parties everywhere in sightin the twinkling city light,where my Aunt Rose lives. Where my Aunt Rose lives,neighbors finally close their eyes,first-floor baby wakes and cries,distant trains hum lullabies,where my Aunt Rose lives.…

Papa Turtle made a toy boat for Little Turtle. “Thank you, Papa,” said Little Turtle. “I’ll go sail this boat on the pond.” On his way to the pond, Little Turtle met his friends, the Duckling twins. “Hi, Little Turtle,” said Brother Duckling. “Is that a new toy boat?” asked Sister Duckling. “It looks so real!” “Thanks,” said Little Turtle. “If my boat were real, we could sail far into the open sea.” “And we wouldn’t be afraid of the sharks in the sea,” said Brother Duckling. “And we wouldn’t be afraid of the big waves, either,” said Sister Duckling. “You two are brave,” said Little Turtle. “But there’s nothing like that in the old pond. Let’s go sail my boat there.” The three friends took the little boat to…