Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell “Jane loves to be outside with the animals. Sitting in the branches of her favorite tree, reading Tarzan of the Apes, she imagines a life helping all the amazing creatures in the jungles of Africa. Come with Jane as she explores our magical world and...

At This Very Moment by Jim Arnosky “Every morning when you wake up, animals around the world are waking up with you. And as you brush your teeth and get read for school, they’re preparing for their days, too. From bears and their cubs in green gassy meadows to finback whales on...

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen Simple text leads you through the story of a bear who is looking for his lost hat. With each animal he encounters, the bear’s polite inquiry is met with a disappointing answer. No one has seen his hat. Until, in a moment of clarity, the bear realizes...

Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Spidman; illustrated by Beth Krommes Book Jacket: What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again – in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear? Spirals – bold, beautiful,...

Just One Bite by Lola Schaefer; illustrated by Geoff Waring Book Jacket: a bear, a Komodo dragon, an octopus, a parrot, a sperm whale, a butterfly, a rabbit, a frog, an elephant, a worm. How much can all these animals eat in just one bite? Take a look inside this life-size book! My first...

Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale by Deborah Hopkinson; illustrated by John Hendrix A whole pile of new Abraham Lincoln books came out leading up to and just after his 200th birthday in 2009. Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale is, by far, my favorite. It was like love...

Ten Birds by Cybele Young Online description: “A clever counting book and fable unlike any other. Ten birds are trying to figure out how to get to the other side of the river. The bird they call “Brilliant” devises a pair of stilts. The bird they call “Highly...

I Am Different! Can You Find Me? by Manjula Padmanabhan The first time I picked up this book, I got to about the fifth page and my negative reaction was so strong it propelled me into a 5 minute rant that began with the phrase, “WHO IS THIS BOOK WRITTEN FOR??” and ended with a...