Out and About: Celebrating Nature in Picture Books (page 2)

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2006

SAIL AWAY, LITTLE BOAT

by Janet Buell, illustrated by Jui Ishida

"Deeply respectful of the places where man and nature meet, this is a serene journey of beauty. (Picture book. 3-6)"

In this illustrated rhyme, readers follow a toy boat's journey from brook to ocean. Read full book review >

Cover art for DISCOVERING NATURE’S ALPHABET

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2006

DISCOVERING NATURE’S ALPHABET

by Krystina Castella, Brian Boyl

"Shelve near Kjell Block Sandved's similar Butterfly Alphabet (1996) or Stephen Johnson's photorealistic Alphabet City (1995). (Picture book. 4-6)"

Wordless except for opening and closing remarks, an occasional phrase of commentary and a key at the back, this album of carefully framed but un-retouched photographs captures letter shapes in vines and tree branches, tufts of moss, rock formations, strands of seaweed, a lizard's tail and other natural objects. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 23, 2006

A DROP OF WATER

by Gordon Morrison, illustrated by Gordon Morrison

"Carefully crafted and beautifully executed, this is a splendid addition to the science bookshelf. (Picture book/nonfiction. 5-10)"

The drop of water on a child's finger may have begun in a rain cloud over a mountaintop, collected in a high forest stream, traveling down through bogs, woods, swamp, marsh and farmer's pond before continuing into the meadow brook the child explores. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2007

A FISHING SURPRISE

by Rae A. McDonald, illustrated by Kathleen Kemly

"A gentle lesson that nature always provides if we are gracious enough to accept what she offers. (Picture book. 3-8)"

In this delightfully simple offering, a boy and a girl spend the day fishing, hoping to catch some fish to fry for supper. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2008

MAISY’S NATURE WALK

by Lucy Cousins, illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Maisy greets the arrival of spring with a jaunt through the countryside. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2008

WILD TRACKS!: A GUIDE TO NATURE’S FOOTPRINTS

by Jim Arnosky, illustrated by Jim Arnosky

"This slim, though oversize, package will spur aspiring nature detectives to do some tracking of their own. (table of contents) (Picture book/nonfiction. 6-10)"

Both picture book and field guide, Arnosky's 100th book shows how the shape and pattern of animal tracks reveal the identity and activity of the track maker. Read full book review >

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Out and About: Celebrating Nature in Picture Books (page 2)