![A Chill in the Air: Nature Poems for Fall and Winter](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689839235_0.jpg?itok=Vz_EL5lS)
Look for “signs” when “…Maples blushing/Rivers rushing — /Fall is here.” From autumn to winter, feel the change of seasons while reading these short, evocative, and beautifully illustrated poems.
A Chill in the Air: Nature Poems for Fall and Winter
![Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/081185664X.jpg?itok=2iFsIZbY)
Meet penguins that live in icy places and in the heat as they cuddle and huddle, swim and waddle, honk, and more. Lively language and bold, bouncy illustrations bring these appealing creatures to life for young readers, while slightly older kids and adults can get even more penguin tidbits from the Penguin Puzzler and Penguin Parade at the book’s end.
Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!
![Jump into Science: Coral Reefs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0792269535.jpg?itok=_h0sG6l-)
Readers explore a coral reef with a snorkeling young swimmer and see what she sees as she views a tropical reef. Inviting language and crisp, full color illustrations depict coral reefs and the plants and animals that live in and around them.
Jump into Science: Coral Reefs
![A Beach for the Birds](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395640504.jpg?itok=zL34r8cU)
Ever noticed sea birds at the beach? There’s a quiet place on a Maine beach especially for least terns, an endangered bird whose survival is preserved by this retreat. Eye-catching, full-color photographs and informative text juxtapose children and tern beach behavior.
A Beach for the Birds
![Bats at the Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/061855744X.jpg?itok=triXzTtB)
Humans like the beach in the sunlight but bats prefer it in when it’s “moony.” Children will enjoy the wordplay and the bat activities in this rollicking, rhyming romp as they recognize familiar beach goings-on, reflected in the appealing illustrations.
Bats at the Beach
![At the Beach / Vamos a la Playa](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0753456893.jpg?itok=e4j52VcD)
Bright illustrations and simple words depict what young children are likely to encounter on a trip to the beach. From playthings to sea creatures, this sturdy book is ideal to share with the very young with or without a trip to the sea.
At the Beach / Vamos a la Playa
![Out of the Egg](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618737413.jpg?itok=PhyIeTOk)
This reworked version of the traditional tale of the hardworking, unaided Little Red Hen continues until her own baby chick befriends the offspring of the lazy cat, rat, and pig and together they play. By the end of the day each baby learns a new lesson in forgiveness and sharing. Dramatic black/white woodcuts with splashes of red and green enhance this meaningful saga, giving it a contemporary feel.
Out of the Egg
![Fox](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374399670.jpg?itok=ztadX072)
A fox is born on a spring day, and the passing days turn to passive seasons until the young fox becomes confident and independent. Evocative language and textured, richly colored illustrations are used in this triumphant story.
Fox
![Babies on the Go](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152018948.jpg?itok=9NCf0dgO)
Baby animals are shown here in transport! Rich language and expressive illustrations give an engaging and informative look at how animals move. Some animals stand up right away while others need time to grow — just like young humans.
Babies on the Go
![Animal Babies in Rain Forests](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0753457881.jpg?itok=kQa2OnFt)
Close-up photographs introduce animal babies who live in rain forests, from a jaguar cub to a young sloth, with lots in between. With a turn of the sturdy page, baby and mama appear together.
Animal Babies in Rain Forests
![Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590446878.jpg?itok=p9HGSWD2)
If only every child could have a teacher like Ms. Frizzle, every field trip would be unforgettable! Here, the kids get the inside scoop on hurricanes by going into its eye in their school bus (turned weather plane) to learn how hurricanes form and to experience their power. There’s an extra bit of drama when Arnold becomes separated from the class, but is happily reunited.
Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane
![A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803728808.jpg?itok=vU7r5h6r)
This wordless book tells the story of a boy and his dog trying to catch a frog. As they head home empty-handed, they are surprised to find that the frog followed them home!
A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog
![Rafi and Rosi](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060098953.jpg?itok=Hh5v2wBu)
Three short stories present three adventures shared by Rafi and Rosi, young tree frogs who live in Puerto Rico. Rosi knows that her older brother is magic; not only can he find things in the sand, he can also make the sea shine! But it is Rosi’s magic that finds Rafi’s lost pet hermit crab. Cheery, colorful illustrations enhance the humor of this engaging duo.
Rafi and Rosi
![Rain](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0440413478.jpg?itok=gv7bPz6h)
With wordless joy a brother and sister turn a raining day into an excuse for adventure through the neighborhood.
Rain
![The Hunter and the Animals](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823404285.jpg?itok=Yjb1rElW)
Animals teach a hunter the wisdom of life and charity in this beautifully illustrated picture book.
The Hunter and the Animals
![The Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803717377_0.jpg?itok=-jXi92Bh)
Have you ever wondered how the Milky Way came to be? According to a Cherokee legend, it started when an old couple learned that their corn was being stolen by a Great Spirit dog. To get away, the spirit dog jumps into the sky, spilling the corn. And we can still see the results today in the night sky.
The Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale
![National Geographic Kids](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/B000063XJL.jpg?itok=P308eGlz)
It may be the amazing photography that catches your eye, but don’t forget to read the stories, too! This fresh and fast-paced magazine contains stories, games, and activities that introduce kids to animals, science, technology, archaeology, geography, and more. Just right for the curious reader!
National Geographic Kids
![Winter Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0967174856.jpg?itok=IoZHVEW8)
Short poems and translucent watercolors capture the sights, the cold, and the fun of winter. A squirrel, however, “scolds and scolds/this mean white stuff/that stole his snack/and chills his toes.”
Winter Friends
![Guess Whose Shadow?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1563977249.jpg?itok=0S5sGdKc)
Shadows come in all sizes and shapes, but where do they come from? An understandable explanation and an engaging guessing game provide the answer, and encourage children to look closely at everyday objects. Vibrant, full-color photographs help illustrate this scientific phenomenon, making it accessible to very young children.
Guess Whose Shadow?
![An Egg is Quiet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811844285.jpg?itok=qm8bCKP4)
Eggs are things of beauty and great diversity. Some are large, others small. Some eggs are patterned or spotted, others are one color. Elegant illustrations and straightforward text introduce the wonder and variety of eggs, including the most exciting part — what’s inside them!
An Egg is Quiet
![Our Seasons](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1570913609.jpg?itok=NCi0gIcb)
A closer look at the four seasons is presented through questions and answers (“Does everyone have four seasons?”) and evocative poems. Large illustrations depict the unique wonders of each time of year.
Our Seasons
![One Leaf Rides the Wind](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0142401951.jpg?itok=s7TDuxdW)
This richly illustrated collection of haiku poems is a counting book as well as an introduction to Japanese gardens and to a poetic form. From one leaf chased by a little girl to 10 stone lanterns, this garden can be enjoyed on several levels.
One Leaf Rides the Wind
![Horns and Wrinkles](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618616799.jpg?itok=dxdMMBXR)
Folks who live near the Mississippi River know that it’s magic. When mysterious things begin to happen in the riverside town of Blue Wing, Claire and her nasty cousin, Duke, set off on an adventure to find answers. The clever plot blends fantastical elements and unique characters, as unexpected as the turns in the river, in this rich novel for accomplished readers.
Horns and Wrinkles
![The Story of Johnny Appleseed](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0671667467.jpg?itok=rJFau8mf)
Once, long ago, a young man named John Chapman traveled the United States. Not only did he like being with his own thoughts, he liked apples and so helped plant apple trees wherever he traveled gaining a nickname and planting seeds for an orchard of stories. Johnny Appleseed comes alive in simple but expressive illustrations showing how one person can change the look of a country.