Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

From the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes an exploration of color that truly soars. As a solitary black bird wings its way through the day, little ones are treated to a magnificent flight from one vibrant color to another. Inimitable illustrator...

One morning, a beautiful plant sprouts out of the ground, and it is very, very hungry. But water and sunlight aren't the only things this plant craves: it's a carnivore The plant gobbles up everything in its path, from caterpillars to geckos to spaceships....

The first book in a completely charming series by a well-known Japanese author and illustrator, Chirri & Chirra introduces two girl characters who go on wonderful adventures together through the natural world. Vibrant, lively, and astonishingly sweet in a pure, unsentimental way, these pages...

"Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is" (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J'miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this rollicking tale and...

An utterly charming picture book that celebrates a child's sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees--perfect for fans of Julie Fogliano and Ruth Krauss. Do tiny trees dream of being big? Do the tallest trees get lonely? What...

The first four Adventures of Sophie Mouse books are now available in one charming boxed set Join Sophie Mouse in Silverlake Forest as she makes a new friend, looks for special emerald berries, learns to swim at Forget-Me-Not Lake, builds a fort at Butterfly...

This beautiful board book introduces first vocabulary about nature with appealing, textured illustrations that compare the itty-bitty things we see in nature, like acorns and raindrops, with great big wonders like trees and rainbows.Author: Barefoot BooksISBN-10: 184686951XISBN-13: 9781846869518Publisher: Barefoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2013Pages: 16Format: Board...

Sophie discovers a mysterious crystal cave, but her friends don't believe her, in this twelfth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! Sophie Mouse and her friends are playing hide-and-seek near Butterfly Brook. Sophie finds the perfect hiding spot, but she finds...

When the sky grows darkand the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . .except for the watchful owl With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect "book of sleep." Join the...

This padded box set of Eric Carle's classic tales includes full-length mini editions of Rooster's Off to See the World, Papa Please Get Me the Moon, Pancakes Pancakes, and A House for Hermit Crab. Each mini-book slips into a sleeve bound into a padded...

"A visual and linguistic pleasure." --Publishers Weekly While tired farmers and their families are in bed, the harvest moon silently climbs into the sky and starts working its magic. For some, it is the nightly signal to rise and shine. It is time to...

Spanish bilingual edition. Dive into this best-selling playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray...

For fans of All the World and Love, a poetic story that celebrates the littlest things we all need to be happy -- and the beauty of sharing with others when we have more to give. Each bustling day in our busy world, we...

Whirl through the months of the year in this action packed seek-and-find book that takes young readers on an outdoor adventure as the months pass by. The detailed pictures offer a wide variety of items to spot, while also teaching the changes that happen...

"The illustrations in some picture books are so devouringly gorgeous... It's a beauty."--The Wall Street Journal "Galliez's lively, descriptive text pairs nicely with Ratanavanh's bright, graphic illustrations that feature bold floral patterns... Eager young readers will find a kindred spirit in eager Miyuki." --Kirkus...

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year!Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don't-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."Olga and the Smelly...

Turtle walk. Nice and slow. Here we go Explore all four seasons with this charming--and patient --turtle family. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan guides the youngest readers from the first blooms of spring and the scorching sun of summer to the crisp leaves of fall...

Good Night North Carolina highlights Roanoke Island, White Water Falls, Kitty Hawk and the Wright Brothers, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Zoological Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Mile High Swinging Bridge, local foods, music, and more. Welcome to the Tar Heel...

A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream. You just never know what a new day will hold if you are...

This simple, charming story of a young bear's first autumn is perfectly suited to board book format. Bear is surprised when the leaves start falling off the trees, but when he tries to reattach them, it doesn't work. Eventually, he gets sleepy, and burrows...

Beautiful new edition of this charming nature story for fans of Elsa Beskow and Sibylle von Olfers. It's early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. Meet the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the sleepy Slippery Jacks, the playful Porcini Mushrooms...

Join the irrepressible Little Fish and count from one to ten in a deep-sea delight from the creator of Maisy. First there's just one fish -- Little Fish -- under the sea. But not for long: here come two fin-fin fish, three counting fish,...

At a birthday party, Sophie feels jealous when her friend gets a present that she's been wanting in this eleventh charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! Sophie is so excited to go to her friend Ellie's birthday party. She loves birthday...

In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at...

It's almost Halloween and little Sylvie Ann has found the biggest, fattest pumpkin. But before she can carve it into a giant, crooked-toothed pumpkin moonshine (or jack-o'Iantern), she has to get it home.Author: Tasha TudorISBN-10: 0689828462ISBN-13: 9780689828461Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage:...

An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.Author: Holling C. HollingISBN-10: 0395539641ISBN-13: 9780395539644Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/1990Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 10.99h x 8.61w x 0.30d

During daytime, Little Owl's forest is full of colors--like the sparkling blue pond and the hungry green frog sitting on a grassy green bank. From yellow bees to purple butterflies, there's a rainbow of bright colors to look at and learnAuthor: Divya SrinivasanISBN-10: 0451474562ISBN-13:...

Fred and Ted--beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog--are back in an all-new Beginner Book written and illustrated by P. D.'s son, Peter Eastman! In this story Fred and Ted go camping, and as usual, their uniquely...

At a time when girls and women were supposed to limit their worlds to home, one mother looked beyond--to space.In 1876 Ellen Harding Baker began stitching an extraordinary quilt, one that accurately depicted our solar system. Ellen, a Iowa storekeeper's wife and a mother,...

Children's book legend Margaret Wise Brown--author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon--and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature. Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in...

Explore AUTUMN in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about fall fun in the forest while following an adorable little chipmunk busy collecting walnuts, acorns, and buckeyes in preparation for winter. The pumpkins are...

A young girl spends a glorious fall day picking apples and searching for the perfect pumpkin in this refreshed classic. When red and yellow leaves are on the trees, a little girl goes with her parents to a farm where they pick apples and...

In this innovative and colorful work of early nonfiction from Caldecott Honor-winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones are introduced to facts about trees.Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her watercolor collage alongside found objects like seeds, fabric, wire, and roots.A...

In When Daddy Shows Me the Sky, a father and daughter spend their evenings practicing yoga together under the night sky. Through spring, summer, fall, and winter, they learn the names of the constellations and model their yoga poses after the stars' unique shapes.Brought...

Astronaut Clayton Anderson spent 152 days in space aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail dozens of letters back to Earth (they would have burned up on reentry ), imagine if he did These letters from space are full of weird science,...

Wild Peace by Irene Latham and Il Sung Na is a lush, soothing mindfulness picture book about finding solace in the natural world. With lyrical text and whimsical art, Wild Peace follows a girl whose imagination helps her escape her frenzied home and discover...

Little Owl flies through the night forest, visiting his friends. One friendly fox says hello, two beavers wave, three skunks nibble berries. And when Little Owl finally reaches his own tree, he sees Raccoon who has gathered ten acorns. Sweetly told, 1-2-3 is just...

Dive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray on your face and...

Rest your head in the prairies of the Lone Star State Saddle up, Partner It's time to adventure to the Great State of Texas Hike all around Big Bend National Park, swim in the warm beach on Galveston Island, learn about the history of...

Celebrate all of the glittering stars in the sky in this tender Classic Board Book by acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee! A star is how you know it's almost night. As soon as you see one, there's another,...

Explore SPRING in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about springtime fun in the forest while following a mama deer and her sweet little fawn as they trek around the woods soaking in all...

Inspire your little ones to see the miracles of everyday life with lines from Walt Whitman's "Miracles" in Leaves of Grass.Little Poet Walt Whitman: Miracles Everywhere shows little ones how to find the miracles of daily life with lines from Walt Whitman's "Miracles" in...

Go on an exciting springtime adventure as Baby Bug explores the natural world and finds a garden full of adorable friends in this imaginative board book that's perfect for new parents! Baby Bug so tiny and new so much to see and taste and...

With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers. From the "geek geek" of the eagle, to the creak and rustle...

On the western shore of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, there is a wild and beautiful place called Ware Neck. Ware Neck is home to all kinds of wildlife, including a young otter named Pip.Pip and his mama spend their days eating fresh fish from the...

*Winner of the 2022 Pop Culture Classroom Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for Best Children's Nonfiction!*Two curious robots seek the answers to life's most pressing--and hilarious--questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny...

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home. Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens...

A Black boy's transformative day out in nature, recommended by Social Justice Books and We Are Kid Lit Collective Rodney is that kid who just can't sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be....

In this gorgeous and contemplative New York Times bestselling picture book, legendary author-illustrator Tomie dePaola reminds us that mindfulness--being quiet, still, and present with one another--is a very special thing. Everything is in such a hurry, busy as busy can be. The birds are...

A winter wonderland in glittering 3D! Winter's Tale is Robert Sabuda's most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil and glitter further capture the magic of winter. This...