Henry Hyena, Why Won't You Laugh?


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"Young Henry Hyena loves to join his fellow hyenas in poking fun at animals at the zoo. But the jokes aren't making Henry laugh anymore, [and] with the help of a wise old giraffe, Henry gets his laugh back in an unexpected way"--




Hermie the Laughing Hyena


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What happens when a fun-loving hyena who can't help laughing goes to Sadville? Hermie the Hyena is lonely and wants to make new friends so he heads to nearby Sadville, where no one is allowed to laugh. But Hermie doesn't give up. After causing a ruckus among the people of Sadville-who can't help smiling when the happy hyena is around--Hermie manages to make the King himself laugh, and Sadville is soon changed forever. Written by education professor Dr. Albert Rebhun and colorfully illustrated by New York City artist and designer Ted Dawson, Hermie the Laughing Hyena is a lively, entertaining tale about the importance of having a cheerful, positive outlook and the healing power of laughter.




The Laughing Hyena, Etc


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Hyenas


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While it is true that the spotted hyena is the lion's greatest enemy, it is not only from the lion that hyenas "steal" prey but also from other animal predators. And it is not true that they only live to steal prey because for the most part of their lives, hyenas hunt for their food. They are good hunters and are able to catch their prey because of their speed and stamina. These are just some of the facts about this animal. There are other amazing and unique facts you can learn about the hyena from this book. You might have asked some questions about them. Why is the hyena's back sloping downwards? Why are they sometimes called "laughing" hyenas? Are there other kinds of hyenas? These questions will all be answered in this book. Read this book and learn about the characteristics of male and females hyenas and how they differ from each other. Learn about hyenas' eating habits. Learn about their keen senses of hearing and smelling and how they use it to help themselves. Learn about hyena clans and how they live together. Know why they laugh and giggle. And learn about the other kinds of hyenas. This book also comes with colorful photographs that will help the readers visualize the text. These images will help the reader have a deeper understanding of the life and ways of the spotted hyenas







Hyena


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While hyenas are most famous for the loud "laughing" noises they make, some of these social animals can produce a wide variety of sounds. The spotted hyena, for instance, will groan, grunt, giggle, and make whooping sounds that can be heard from miles away! While these noisy carnivores may look like they are similar to dogs, they actually are more closely related to cats. These are just some of the fun facts kids will discover as they learn about all the sounds these animal loudmouths make. Spectacular photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they come face-to-face with these noisy creatures. In addition, children discover where hyenas live, how they stay safe, and the different ways their sounds help them communicate with each other. A "Sound Check" chart at the end of the book describes the different noises that hyenas make and what each sound is used for.




Laughing Hyena


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This series presents the best picture fiction books for young readers. Each story has been specially written and illustrated for young readers, using appropriate language and close picture-text match. This series is an ideal resource for shared reading and independent reading as well as take-home reading.




The Laughing Hyena


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The Laughing Hyena


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Henry Hyena, Why Won't You Laugh?


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When a hyena can’t find his funny, a friend offers a sweetly surprising solution in this adorable picture book, winner of the General Mills Spoonful of Stories contest. Henry Hyena is feeling blue. He usually chuckles at monkeys swinging from trees, giggles as he chases hares, and belly laughs when he hears an elephant burp. But one day at the zoo, Henry can’t even muster up a smile. Will a visit with a wise old giraffe, Dr. Long, help Henry find the key to laughing harder than ever?