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Bread, milk, wool, fruits, and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where, and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them. With Maria Gianferrari's informed and poetic text and monumental artwork from Monica Mikai, Thank a Farmer gently emphasizes the impo...

Do you know how fungi grow?

Learn about the Bowerbird in this bold, dynamic picture book by award-winning author Maria Gianferrari, and illustrated by comic-star Maris Wicks.Just on the edge of the rainforest, Between your house and the trees, Bowerbirds collect, pillage, and steal! They swoop through the air, And creep around the forest floor, Searching for pretty objects everywhere... Follow the Satin Bowerbird as he searches for the perfect welcome mat for his new hom...

Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald.Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring, and discovering all day long. This sweet and fun story is sure to spark wonder in readers everywhere.Engaging backmatter includes fascinating facts about cat behavior that will feed readers' curiosity.

A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.Dear Dogs, Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble.Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile.Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides.This is our love letter to you!Give thanks to every human's best friend, in this sweet and inclusive ode to dogs of all kinds - with an emphasis on service dogs - written by animal expert Maria G...

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Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Welcome winter with a poetic exploration of ice on land and at sea in this evocative and atmospheric picture book"--

Steh aufrecht. Streck deine Äste zur Sonne. Sei wie ein Baum! Wir alle sind wie Bäume: Zum Leben brauchen wir Luft und Sonne - und einander. Wie die Menschen leben auch Bäume in Gemeinschaft. Sie teilen Nahrung und Ressourcen, bieten sich gegenseitig Schutz und sorgen füreinander. Denn gemeinsam sind sie stärker. Sei wie ein Baum ist ein wunderbar poetisches Buch über die Dinge, die uns die Natur lehren kann - wenn wir nur berei...

Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness. Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest—from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book. Inter...

In this companion to Coyote Moon and Hawk Rising, a young bobcat searches a suburban landscape for a territory to call home.As the day breaks, feline eyes blink open, and yowls disrupt the still morning air.A young bobcat leaves tracks in the snow as he sets out to find a home range of his own. Amidst the harsh winds and icy chill of winter, Yearling travels between the deep wilderness and suburbia, hunting for prey as he goes. He tracks hare,...

A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them Stand tall. Stretch your branches to the sun. Be a tree! We are all like trees: our spines, trunks, our skin, bark, our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. And, like humans, trees are social. They "talk” to spread information, they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of on...

A fun celebration of all the different ways animals play--and the science behind why play matters!

Stunning illustrations and gorgeous haikus lead young readers through the dramatic life cycle of one of America's most beloved wild animals.Pip. Pip. Pip. PokingA hole. Cracking. Cracking. OutPecks the white owlet.Watch as a pair of great horned owlets peep and squeak in their feathered nest. Mama and Papa hunt for food and fend off predators while the chicks grow strong enough to hop and flap between the branches of their tree, then leap and ...

Lonely and desperately missing her mother, seven-year-old Alma decides to rescue a dog as a surprise for Mami's return. At the same time, a scared pup named Lulu is rescued by volunteers from the side of the highway, and is eagerly awaiting a place to call home. This sweet story shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other. Full color.

In this companion to "Coyote Moon, " readers follow a father red-tailed hawk in his hunt to feed his family in a suburban neighborhood. A lyrical, fierce, and gorgeous picture book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Floca. Full color.

This fascinating and whimsical picture book uses humorous comparisons and playful artwork to teach children the unusual ways that a variety of animals--from woodpeckers to snakes to bats--use their tongues to find food, eat, and clean themselves. Full color.

It's all paws on deck in this hilarious picture book that explores the age-old debate of which four-legged friends are best: cats versus dogs?Officer Katz is looking forward to a nice retirement, complete with all the treats he could want, until his arch-nemesis, Houndini, reappears one final time to challenge Katz to a showdown. If Katz manages to catch Houndini after three tries, Houndini will stay out of Kitty City forever. But if Houndini ...

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A howl in the night. A watchful eye in the darkness. A flutter of movement among the trees. Coyotes.In the dark of the night, a mother coyote stalks prey to feed her hungry pups. Her hunt takes her through a suburban town, where she encounters a mouse, a rabbit, a flock of angry geese, and finally an unsuspecting turkey on the library lawn. POUNCE!Perhaps Coyote's family won't go hungry today.This title has Common Core connections.

Moose loves nothing more than to help his girl Zara. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at her school, and Moose's escape acts from his house, his crate, and the backyard aren't helping his cause. How can Zara get her lovable pooch a free pass to the classroom? Full color.