Science & Nature - Kids Fiction

Spring is here, bringing with it the renewal of nature and the perfect opportunity for little ones to enjoy the great outdoors. In "Spring's Promise," children will discover the magic of the changing seasons, the thrill of hiking, and the significance of taking care...

While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this whimsical tale introduces toddlers to fine art and the works...

"A sweet and uplifting read."--Publishers WeeklyCelebrated Newbery Medal-winner Cynthia Voigt introduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a big imagination and an even bigger heart, in this timeless read-alone and read-aloud just right for the young middle grade audience. Little Bird features black-and-white illustrations...

Run little fingers along these chunky, die-cut shapes and guess what created the tracks! Lift the flap to find out if you are right! Develop observation and prediction skills by exploring tracks that can be found in a variety of settings. Did a tractor...

In this tender story about the virtues of finding, keeping, and letting go, a young grouse is waylaid on her seasonal migration and carries her precious cargo to a new land. As the bird's favorite Forever Flowers grow from planted seeds to blooming flowers,...

The Adventurous Life of a Cape Cod Dog allows the reader to experience Cape Cod's beautiful landscape, ocean, and animals through the eyes of a local dog. While Shelby serves as a host at his family's bed & breakfast, he shares his exciting life...

An inspiring story about finding your true elementEver since he first hatched, Gilbert has wanted to fly. But with his big, clumsy feet and small, fluffy wings, learning to fly is a bigger challenge than Gilbert anticipated. His fellow penguins tell him to give...

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the excitement of Christmastime--beginning, of course, with picking out a tree! Joyously drawn and rhythmically written, this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday season is as merry as the tradition it depicts. Full color. 5/8.Author: Patricia TohtISBN-10:...

They don't call him Stink for nothing Kids can savor a smorgasbord of facts about smelly and vile stuff in honor of their favorite super sniffer. Did you know that a group of skunks is called a stench? (No lie ) Can you believe...

"Clements and Alley reunite to produce a strong companion title to Because Your Daddy Loves You." --KirkusReviews When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead,...

Amber, a nature-loving girl who enjoys afternoon walks in the woods with her grandma and puppy, has an adventurous spirit and a heart that belongs to Mother Nature. She takes you on a magical journey in the woods near her grandparents' mountain cottage. Immerse...

Good Night Acadia features Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, Beehive Trail, Jordan Pond, Sand Beach, Hulls Cove Visitor Center, Bubble Rock, Thunder Hole, local wildlife, and more. This soothing and educational board book tours young readers around scenic Acadia Park. Little ones will visit...

Meet Spectra: a crafty, industrious, four-inch-tall artist with a brilliant approach to her art. The portraits she makes are composed from the seeds she collects from near and far, along with the creek mud that holds it all together. The results? Uncanny But...something is...

In the ocean off the Pacific West Coast, a hungry orca pod is chasing the last remaining salmon. When Little O becomes separated from Mama Whale and gets lost, he must begin a journey of survival that will take all his strength and courage....

Included in the CCBC Choices 2021, the annual best-of-the-year list of the Cooperative Children's Book Center "Han's expansive gradient digital spreads, simple figures appear in landscapes across the world, some stated, some vague...the soft illustrations shine."--Publisher's Weekly Follow along as people around the world...

What do you spy with your little eye? Join a young boy on an adventure across the seas and discover the surprising sight he spots through his spyglass! The rhyming, cumulative text with its familiar "I Spy..." refrain invites readers to point out colorful...

"The phenomenal artwork is what truly makes this book special. The landscapes of the sea, the sky, and outer space are breathtaking. Cort s's different blending and thinning of the colors create a world of beauty. This fascinating tale of perspective and point of...

When Magnus the seal is awakened by a rumbling sound, it may be closer than he thinks in a funny, kid-friendly story that winds up with facts about Arctic creatures. Rumble, rumble, rumble. . . . What's that noise? Magnus the Arctic seal wakes...

On the verge of winter, the autumn wind issues an invitation: "Come one, come all to the annual windfall ball!" Join all the animals in this beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book as they gather for the autumn wind's harvest in preparation for the long...

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...

Sophie Mouse and her furry friends prepare for a big storm that's headed right for Silverlake Forest in this tenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! Sophie Mouse has been preparing for the first-ever Silverlake Forest Spring Fling for weeks. She...

A new pet causes a friendly disagreement for Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear and his friend Little Bird have a brand-new pet! She's a cute little fish, and they...

One night the wind howled, and the snow fell and fell and fell and fell...Author: Lee HarperISBN-10: 1416984542ISBN-13: 9781416984542Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2009Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 10.32h x 8.34w x 0.41dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 94Kirkus Review - Children...

The next installment of this hit series features stories that are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert Steve Irwin.Bindi, Robert, Terri Irwin and their American friend Kelly are on a surfing tour in Mexico and the United States....

It's not easy being small, but in Brad Sneed's lovely new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina, at least life is full of adventure. Soon after being born from a fiery red flower, Thumbelina is kidnapped from home and pursued by many suitors, including...

This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a range of animals and the special places they live. Loes Botman's colorful and detailed illustrations bring the animals to life, and the simple concepts and words make these books perfect for exploring with...

"A tender bedtime tale set in a too-seldom-seen northern world."-- ★ Kirkus Reviews In the sky at nighttime, the northern lights dance, a mother's song sways on the breeze, and a raven roosts atop a tall building, bathed in the light of the moon....

Adorable babies are on the go during the winter in this endearing board book. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art introduce an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful winter day. Featuring diverse characters...

In the Midwest, winter means freezing temperatures, shorter days, and piles of snow. For some, the logical response is to curl up under the blankets and hibernate until spring.But wait: where are all the Minnesotans? Outside, of course First, bundle up: a warm coat...

Opposite the simple declarative sentence, Walter was worried is a portrait of a very worried Walter. But wait The letters that spell out his feelings form his facial characteristics, as well as his expression. Gradually a simple story unfolds: the sky grows dark, the...

The beach is a magical place - a place where children are free to play, build, and discover. We here at Laughing Elephant have scoured our extensive library for vintage illustrations that depict children and the sea. In this book, we pair these images...

When a child makes a wish, where does it go? Like a tiny seed carried on the wind, a wish journeys through adversity, takes root, and grows.Author: Jessica YoungISBN-10: 1568463383ISBN-13: 9781568463384Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 12.30h x 8.80w x 0.40dReview Citation(s):...

At the end of Dark Tide, Book 3 in the Waterfire Saga, Astrid leaves her mermaid friends to confront her ancestor, Orfeo, the evil force behind the rise of the monster Abbadon. Orfeo possesses one of the talismans that the merls need in order...

Join Annie Bronn as she fights to save the magnificent wild Mustangs of the West in this classic horse story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as...

Little Bear wants to be like his dad--but his mom has a fun skill to share too in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Little Bear loves to do everything his daddy does. When...

From a carrier, a baby peers out at the trail. Leaves rustle overhead, and a turtle stretches toward the sun. Everything shimmers with light, including the jeweled wings of a dragonfly and the star-shaped lilies. This delightful board book takes the reader on a...

Good night sun and other stars, good night Saturn, Venus, Mars. Elsewhere in the world it's light, it's morning there, but here it's night. As the sun sets from east to west, this book takes children on a magical round-the-world journey to bid good...

"HOW ROLAND ROLLS," winner of a 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, is a story about a wave named Roland who's afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he's struck by the...

A grandpa's memories of brilliant night skies inspire a little girl to take action in a tale for budding community organizers and star lovers alike. Mabel loves stars. She counts five from her window and thirty-seven from her backyard. But her grandfather tells her...

From beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes an exquisite collection of his much-loved picture books How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, and Up and Down, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of...

As Scout is collecting firewood for the winter, he notices something extraordinary -- there is a wooden timekeeper in the forest! But what is it? Join Scout as he helps Daisy find clues to solve the Case of the Wooden Timekeeper. Titles in The...

Silently, a tiny yellow spider spins her fragile web. As a young boy stops to watch, she crawls along the delicate silken threads, sometimes hanging, sometimes spinning, sometimes staring back. Before the boy knows it, the spider's world has become his own. . ....

Springtime is here, and Zinnia can't wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear With art just as...

Author Alice Elshoff was inspired to write her newest book "Tundra's Gift" by the bravery of children she saw recovering while volunteering at Doernbecher Children's hospital in Portland, Oregon. Narrated by Tundra, a very special owl, the story unfolds as Elshoff mixes ancient myth,...

Talking Trees: The Real StoryBy: Michelle Hinkson GaskinTalking Trees: The Real Story is about the secret lives of trees when they think people are looking. For Michelle Gaskin, she can never look at a tree and not see "something" suspiciously... mischievous... and thinks others...

One morning, music-loving Jo wakes up to discover that his musical notes have disappeared! Where could they have gone to? Join Jo on a dreamy space adventure as he goes in search of his musical notes!Author: Mariam ShaperaISBN-10: 0228850746ISBN-13: 9780228850748Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2021Pages:...

Scout and Daisy are going for a winter hike. On their way to the valley, Daisy notices the snowman friend she built the day before is smaller. Why is her friend shrinking? Join Scout and Daisy as they find clues to solve the Case...

The Adventures of Emery Jones, Boy Science Wonder From National Book Award-Winner Charles JohnsonWhen ten-year-old genius Emery Jones accidentally sends his nemesis Chippy 190 million years back in time, he's not sure he can reverse the process--or if he even wants to. Will Emery...

"Who's plump and pokey?" Animals are hiding throughout picturesque scenes of different habitats. With other animals of the region nearby, kids will have to seek closely to identify the described animal on each page.Author: Candice Hartsough, John HuttonISBN-10: 193666982XISBN-13: 9781936669820Publisher: Blue Manatee PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

When a storm is raging, David and George are glad to be inside the house, snug and safe. In this spectacular picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient David Wisener, a fallen tree becomes the threshold to the limitless voyage of the imagination, which David...