Synopsis: In this poignant middle grade contemporary debut that New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate calls "by turns heartbreaking and heart-healing," Evan Griffith beautifully captures all the tenderness and uncertainty that come with caring for family, friends, and the natural world. Peter and his best friend, Tommy, have a goal for their last summer before middle school: finish their Discovery Journal, a catalog of the wildlife…

Synopsis: What can you do with too many pumpkins?Rebecca Estelle has hated pumpkins ever since she was a girl when pumpkins were often the only food her family had. When an enormous pumpkin falls off a truck and smashes in her yard, she shovels dirt over the pieces and forgets about them. But those slimy pumpkin smithereens sprout up in autumn, and Rebecca Estelle finds a sea of pumpkins in her garden. A heartwarming classic for more than twenty years,…

Synopsis: The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden. How does your garden grow?

Synopsis: “Everyone’s favorite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep.” ― Kirkus ReviewsThis laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime―or any time!―and will delight fans of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!"Who needs to sleep at night, anyway?There’s so much I’d miss!I’ll just be nocturnal too.What do you think?""I think we need to get you back to…

Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite pink-loving gal returns in Emeraldalicious, the imaginative, glitterlicious sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Pinkalicious!Pinkalicious combines magic, love, and imagination to turn an ordinary place into an Emeraldalicious world.Pinkalicious and Peter visit their favorite park, but on the way Pinkalicious’s wand breaks. She isn’t worried at all, because she knows just what to do. She takes a stick, some vines, and…

Synopsis: A bright and beautiful classic about the simple pleasures of gardening from bestselling and beloved Caldecott Honoree Lois Ehlert. Calling all budding gardeners! What would you like to grow today? Is it green beans, or peas? Corn or carrots? There's so much to learn in Lois Ehlert's colorful picture book about growing vegetables. First we collect the necessary tools, and don't forget the seeds. Then the magic happens: planting, weeding,…

Synopsis: Read and find out about oil spills in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Did you know that an oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year? Oil spills can have many different causes, but the result is the same. Oil harms plants and wildlife that make the oceans and coastlines their home. Scientists are learning the best ways to combat oil spills. Learn how you can help, too!This is a clear and appealing…

Synopsis: Follow that garbage truck…to the landfill to see how trash keeps piling up…to the incinerator to see how trash can be turned into energy…to the recycling center to see how a soda bottle can be turned into a flowerpot. This classic picture book is a fascinating exploration of what happens to our trash.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this picture book is filled with fun charts and diagrams to explain how we deal with the problem of too much…

Synopsis: Even young children can make the easy projects in these books, using materials that are readily available. Colorful step-by-step illustrations accompany each craft.