Books Archive - Kindernature

A Place for Rain

A Place for Rain –

Michelle Schaub, author; and Blanca Gomez, illustrator
What can you do with a raindrop? Well, you can let it get away, or you can collect it and use it for all sorts of good things. A sweet little look into rain gardens and collections.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1324052357

Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures

Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures –

Debbie Levy, Author, with Joel Sartore, Photographer
Adorable babies come to life in this unique picture book featuring the stunning Photo Ark photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore and lyrical text of NYT best-selling author Debbie Levy
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1426377235

A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet

A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet –

Martha Brockenbrough, author; and Juana Martinez-Neal, illustrator
Gorgeous introduction to how fossil animals in a dry lake bed in Chad become dust that changes how rain falls on the Amazon and reduces the power of hurricanes in the Caribbean and more. An interdependence of nature primer!
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-0593428429

Saving Hawaii’s Honu

Saving Hawaii’s Honu –

Leslie Ann Hayashi
Trace the work of the first scientist to count the sea turtles of Hawaii, learning that there were only 67 remaining turtles! Watch the Island’s people pass laws, change customs and livelihoods, and support marine life as a result.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1478868514
Non-fiction

Beansprout

Beansprout –

Sarah Lynne Reul
A child plants a mystery seed for a class project and is disappointed when nothing sprouts, but rescues the remaining seeds and decides to plant them.
Ages: 4-7
ISBN 13: 978-1623544751

Pearls in the Sand: Protecting Sea Turtles in Oaxaca

Pearls in the Sand: Protecting Sea Turtles in Oaxaca –

Beatriz Gutierrez Hernandez
From the author and illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats honor recipient Benito Juarez Fights for Justice, comes a deeply heartfelt picture book about sea turtle conservation efforts in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1250257789

The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest

The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest –

Lynn Street, author; Anne Hunter, illustrator
Most of us know about the mighty oak tree, and how important oaks are as a keystone species. But we may be less aware of the role that blue jays play in assisting the expansion of oak tree forests.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1682636046

Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diversity

Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diversity –

Fern Wexler, author; Kelsey Buzzell, illustrator
An introduction to the varied family structures of birds, with an eye to validating many kinds of modern families. This book gently shares nature’s queer variety with young children.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1632174451

Akeem Keeps Bees: A Close-Up at the Honey Makers and Pollinators at Sankofa Farms

Akeem Keeps Bees: A Close-Up at the Honey Makers and Pollinators at Sankofa Farms –

Kamal E Bell with Akeem Bell
Told from Akeem’s perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows Akeem and his Dad throughout the year as they inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter. Learn about organic and sustainable agriculture with an 8 year old narrator to show you the way!
Ages: 6-10
ISBN 13: 978-1635866094

I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive

I Am We: How Crows Come Together to Survive –

Leslie Barnhard Booth, author; and Alexandra Finkeldey, illustrator
Gorgeous introduction to crow behavior, narrate from the crows’ point of view about how they survive together. A lesson for us all.
Ages: 5-8
ISBN 13: 978-1797226156

A Sky that Sings

A Sky that Sings –

Anita Sanchez and George Steele, authors; and Emily Mendoza, illustrator
A blind girl enjoys identifying the wide variety of birds that live in her local park by the distinct calls each bird makes, all in search of her favorite bird. Includes facts about birds and bird listening.
Ages: 5-10
ISBN 13: 978-1643795379
Fiction

Worm Makes a Sandwich

Worm Makes a Sandwich –

Brianne Farley
A very humorous introduction to composting for preschool to younger elementary school kids! Worm keeps telling us he’ll make us a sandwich but it looks like he’s only playing with garbage. Finally, a tomato grows in the dirt enhanced with compost and the issue is nicely resolved. Who wouldn’t want to help worm out with some lovely food scraps!
Ages: 3-7
ISBN 13: 978-0593697801

Poo Pile on the Prairie

Poo Pile on the Prairie –

Amy Hevron
Welcome to learning about bison poo! Although the pictures are cut, the science is cutting edge: what creatures live and hatch on a bison patty? Bison poo is a brilliant incubator of beetles, flies, and prairie plants. Deep science in a delightful package.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 13: 978-1665935029
Non-fiction

The Silver Shadow

The Silver Shadow –

Mariesa Dulak, author; Alea Marley, illustrator
Set in Barbados, a shy young girl stands up for a juvenile Caribbean shark against bullies who want to capture and sell it.
Fiction, Picture Book
Ages: 3-7
ISBN 13: 978-1536239409

Moon Song

Moon Song –

Michaela Goade
On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for her worried cousin to help him find comfort in the wintery dark. She invites him to see moonlight glittering in the forest, bioluminescence sparkling by the shore, and northern lights blazing in the sky. In the dark of the night, the whole world sings.
Ages:4-8
ISBN 13: 97-80316461634

Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries

Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries –

Sara Levine (A veterinarian and an Assistant Professor of Biology)
This is a compelling look at eggs, egg cases, and galls in nature, gently encouraging kids to be curious and patient to discover the mystery of what grows inside.
Ages: 4-9
ISBN 13: Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault –

Megan Clendenan, author; Brittany Cicchese, illustrator
On the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. But buried deep underground, the Svalbard Seed Bank protects more than 580 million seeds with plenty of room for more. How and why was the vault built? What’s it like inside? How does the vault protect the seeds? Learn about the rescue of the greatest treasure on earth–seeds for our food. An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.
Ages: 5-8
ISBN 13: 978-1623544805

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru’s Famed Scientist and Potato Expert

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru’s Famed Scientist and Potato Expert –

Sara Andrea Fajardo, author; Juana Martinez-Neal, illustrator
Join Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas to hunt down and find all the Andean potatoes so all their genetic material can be saved. Also available in Spanish.
Ages: 3-8
ISBN 13: 978-1250838612

Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-Splash!

Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-Splash! –

Yuko Ohnari, author; Koshiro Hata, illustrator; and Emily Balistrieri, translator
A joyous onomatopoeia-laced paean to rain! Perfect for a read aloud.
Ages: 3-6
ISBN: 978-1636551142

We Are the Wibbly! A Tadpole’s Tail

We Are the Wibbly! A Tadpole’s Tail –

Jane McGuinness
A tadpole narrates his journey as grows up alongside the other frog spawn in the pool. Extremely funny with a delightful voice but full of clear science.
Ages: 4-7
ISBN 13: 978-1547615742

Safe Crossing

Safe Crossing –

Kari Percival
A family with the Amphibian Migration Team helps frogs and salamanders cross the road to an ephemeral pond in the spring. The young citizen scientist then proposes a better way to save these animals. Empowering and deeply informative! 2025 Blueberry Changemaker Winner.
Ages: 5-8
ISBN 13: 9781797214566

The Black Mambas: The World’s First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit

The Black Mambas: The World’s First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit –

Kelly Crull
Crull centers the voices of the Black Mambas themselves. He creates great interactions, like asking kids to analyze the graph of the reserve and select the best route for patrolling it. Brilliant picture book nonfiction.
Ages: 6-10
ISBN 13: 979-8765627259

Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains

Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains –

Anita Yasuda, author; Renato Alarcao, illustrator
This incredible true story of a woman who never stopped moving. Whether she was scaling mountains or trying to save the environment, Junko Tabei is a hero for our times. 2025 Caldecott Honor Award
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 10: 0063242419
ISBN 13: 978-0063242418

In the Desert

In the Desert –

David Elliott, author; and Gordy Wright, illustrator
The Sahara, covering more than three million square miles, is a harsh and uninviting landscape, inhospitable to most forms of life. But under every rock, in every crevice, and hidden in the growth of the landscape, life persists.
Ages: 3-7
ISBN: 9781536223385

Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku

Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku –

Curtis Manley, author; and Jennifer K. Mann, illustrator
Told entirely in haiku, a boy and his family climb Oregon’s South Sister volcano and experience nature along the way.
Ages 4-8
ISBN 10: 0823451666
ISBN 13: 978-0823451661
Poetry

What’s New, Daniel?

What’s New, Daniel? –

Micha Archer
When Daniels’s grandpa asks him “What’s new?,” Daniel’s determined to really find out! And there are so many new things to report on, since their local park is brimming with spring life.
Ages: 3-6
ISBN 10: 0593461304
ISBN 13: 978-0593461303

A Terrible Place for a Nest

A Terrible Place for a Nest –

Sara Levine, author; Erika Meza, illustrator
Having lost their home, Juno and his mom find a new place to live alongside a mourning dove nest But when the birds lose their eggs in an accident, Juno has to determine if this really is a “terrible” place to live.
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 10: 1250861225
ISBN 13: 978-1250861221

The Pelican Can!

The Pelican Can! –

Toni Yuly
When a young pelican wakes up hungry, pelican parents know just what to do! Take a trip to the seaside and cheer for a marvelous bird The pelican does what a pelican an do. Now, how about you?
Ages: 4-8
ISBN 10: 0316497819
ISBN 13: 978-0316497817

Look! Look!

Look! Look! –

Uma Krishnaswami
A girl in India discovers a slab of stone, revealing an ancient step well that helps the surrounding fields spring to life. This book reveals the power of stopping to “Look!”
Ages: 3-6
ISBN 13: 978-1773069340

A Flicker of Hope

A Flicker of Hope –

Cynthia Harmony, author; Devon Holzwarth
As Lucia watches the butterflies migrate away to the north, so too does her papa. He tells her he’ll be back when the monarchs are, but can she wait that long?
Ages 4-8
ISBN 10: 0593525760
ISBN 13: 978-0593525760

Who Laid These Eggs?

Who Laid These Eggs? –

Laura Gehl, author; Loris Lora, illustrator
Do you know what alligator eggs look like? What about robin eggs? Lift the flaps to learn fun facts about different animals and their nests.
Ages: 2-4
ISBN: 9781419756627

Songs of the Birds: A Guide to North American Bird Calls and Songs

Songs of the Birds: A Guide to North American Bird Calls and Songs –

Isabel Otter, author; and Clover Robin, illustrator
Love birdsong but can’t identify the birds? Let this clever little board book name and each birdie and play its song for you. Informative and deeply fun!
Ages 3-7
ISBN: 9781664351097

The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure –

Barb Rosenstock, author; Jamey Christoph, illustrator
Knopf Books for Young Readers
A deep dive into the Great Lakes, their history, present, and future. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about their six quadrillion gallons of freshwater and how vital they are to the world
Ages 4-8
ISBN: 978-0-593-37435-1

Hello Bumblebee Bat

Hello Bumblebee Bat –

Darrin Lunde
A series of questions and answers introduce children to the life and habitat of the exotic and endangered Bumblebee Bat. Scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals accessible to young readers.
Ages 3-7
ISBN-10: ‎ 1570914648
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1570914645

I’m a Little Deer

I’m a Little Deer –

Francois Crozat
Older book, but again, plenty of relatable information – A young deer describes his life with his mother, from his first wobbly steps through joining the herd to beginning to grow antlers
Ages 1-8, grades 1-2
ISBN-10: ‎ 0812064186
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0812064186

Go to Sleep, Groundhog!

Go to Sleep, Groundhog! –

Judy Cox, author; Paul Meisel, illustrator
Poor Groundhog just can’t sleep. He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o’-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn’t Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep how will he be able to get up for his big day?
Ages 4-8
ISBN-10: ‎ 0823416453
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0823416455

Splendid Spotted Snake

Splendid Spotted Snake –

Betty Ann Schwartz and Alexander Wilensky
Yellow Snake grows and grows and gets new colored spots every time. On board pages.
Ages 2-5
ISBN-10: ‎ 0761163603
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0761163602

The Mighty Pollinators

The Mighty Pollinators –

Written by: Helen Frost
Photographs by: Rick Lieder
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
ISBN-13: 978-1536229103

What is pollen and why does it matter? Using fresh, whimsical poems and dazzling close-up photographs, this book explores this nearly invisible grain and the vital role of the pollinators who carry it. Best for ages 2-5 years.

City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions

City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions –

Written by: Amy Hevron
Published by Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2024.
ISBN-13: 978-0823453184

Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of leafcutter ants! Whether they’re farmers, nannies, cleaners, or even pharmacists, these little creatures have a lot to teach us humans! Best for ages 4-8 years.

Clever Crow

Clever Crow –

Written by: Christine Butterworth
Illustrated by: Olivia Lomenech Gill
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
ISBN-13: 978-1536235425

Meet these clever, crafty birds, and learn all about their incredible intelligence. Best for ages 3-7 years.

Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall

Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall –

Written by: Lynn Brunelle
Illustrated by: Jason Chin
Published 2024, Neal Porter Books/Holiday House
ISBN-13: 978-0823452286

Death for one whale means life for an entire ecosystem of creatures. Take a deep dive into the fascinating science behind a single whale’s contribution to ocean life. 2025 Siebert Award Winner. Best for ages 4-8 years.

Log Life

Log Life –

Written by: Amy Hevron
Published by Beach Lane Books, February 20, 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1665934985

A deep dive into a nurse-log habitat. When one of the oldest evergreen on the planet falls, it becomes food, a home, and more to an entire ecosystem. Best for ages 4-8 years.

The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons

The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons –

Written by: Linda Booth Sweeney
Illustrated by: Miki Sato
Publisher by Owlkids, March 15, 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1771475310

In this vibrant picture book, two siblings observe the hidden world of a vernal pool. Young naturalists will be encouraged to listen, wait, and witness the seasonal changes of the puddle and its inhabitants.

Bird Count

Bird Count –

Written by: Susan Edwards Richmond
Illustrated by: Stephanie Fizer Coleman
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc., 2019
ISBN-13: 978-1561459544

This book is a fictional narrative about a girl who participates in the Audubon Bird Count each year. The story follows Ava, her mother, and their team leader, Big Al, through a full day of the Bird Count. Readers are introduced to many different bird species and the rules of the Bird Count itself. At the end of the day, everyone comes together for a community campfire, shares stories, and celebrates another successful year of counting birds.

Give Bees a Chance

Give Bees a Chance –

Bethany Barton

2019, ISBN-13 978-0593113721

This book is for anyone who doesn’t quite appreciate how extra special and important bees are to the world, and even to humankind! Besides making yummy honey, they help plants grow fruits and vegetables. And most bees wouldn’t hurt a fly (unless it was in self-defense!).

Mason Meets a Mason Bee: An Educational Encounter with a Pollinator

Mason Meets a Mason Bee: An Educational Encounter with a Pollinator –

Dawn V Pape and Heather Holm

ISBN-13 978-0985187750

Mason, like many other kids, is afraid of bees. Find out how an encounter with a mason bee changes Mason’s life; Mason conquers his fear of bees and is empowered to be like a superhero to help protect the bees. This story teaches timely and important lessons about wild bees, habitat, pesticide use and native plants–heavy topics in a light and fun way. There are definitely big concepts and big words introduced in this little book. That’s exactly what makes the book work so well for a wide audience. Even though the book looks and reads like a picture book for early elementary students, the science and social concepts are big enough for adults to ponder.

What is Pollination?

What is Pollination? –

Bobbie Kalman

2011, ISBN-13 978-0778733065

Excellent overview of pollination, which critters are pollinators, etc. Includes good diagrams and excellent photos. Presents threats to all pollinators and offers good suggestions for ways to help pollinators. (Grades 2-3)

What Lily Gets from Bee and Other Pollination Facts (Plantology series)

What Lily Gets from Bee and Other Pollination Facts (Plantology series) –

Ellen Lawrence

2013, ISBN-13 978-1617725876

Overview of bee pollination by focusing on lilies. While we wish the focus had been on a native plant, the book covers pollination generally and includes a variety of insect pollinators.

Sleepy Bee

Sleepy Bee –

John Hutton, Illustrated by Sandra Gross

2014, ISBN 978-1936669271

This is a board book with simple text and inviting graphics that take us though a day in the life of a bee visiting various flowering plants. Not scientific, but a fun intro for very young kids. There is pollinator protection info on the back cover for parents. (0-3 years)

Seeds, Bees, and Pollen

Seeds, Bees, and Pollen –

Julie K. Lundgren

2012, ISBN-13 978-1617419508

Though the title suggests the focus is on bees and pollen, the book actually covers how several different types of plants reproduce. (Grades 2-3)

National Geographic Readers: Bees

National Geographic Readers: Bees –

Laura Marsh

2016, ISBN-13 978-1426322822

This easy reader focuses on honey bees, their life cycle, and pollination. Excellent photos and technical descriptions. Includes a quiz at the end of the book. Makes reference to other species of bees, but does not go into detail. It also does not cover current threats to bees.

Magnificent Monarchs

Magnificent Monarchs –

Linda Glaser

2000, ISBN-10 0761316367

With beautiful and realistic illustrations, this book describes the life cycle and migration of the monarch butterfly. It does not cover pollination, and much of the information is not presented in scientific terms (leaving some concepts a bit fuzzy), but the book provides a good general overview of the monarch butterfly.

Insect Pollinators

Insect Pollinators –

Jennifer Boothroyd

2015, ISBN-13 978-1467760683

A first step nonfiction book, this introduces the very basics of pollination and how insects carry pollen from one flower to another. Excellent close-up photos of a variety of insects perched on flowers.

Flowers are Calling

Flowers are Calling –

Rita Gray with Illustrations by Kenard Pak

2015, ISBN-13 978-0544340121

Beautifully illustrated book about the critters our flowers are trying to attract. The text is rhyming and minimal; as a result, the beautiful illustrations become the feature. Covers all kinds of pollinators, including wild bees. Includes informational text at the back.

Bumblebee Queen

Bumblebee Queen –

April Pulley Sayre with Illustrations by Patricia J. Wynne

2005, ISBN-13 978-1570913624

Focused exclusively on bumblebees (not species-specific), the book covers the life cycle with simple and informative text alongside detailed illustrations. At the back of the book are an overview of native bees, lists of resources for further reading, and actions one can take to protect bumblebees.

Animal Pollinators

Animal Pollinators –

Boothroyd, Jennifer

2015, ISBN-13 978-14677606900

This first step nonfiction reader doesn’t include bees at all; however, it’s a great introduction to pollination and the variety of animals that pollinate flowers (think lizards, possums and humans, too!).

I am a Turkey

I am a Turkey –

Jim Arnosky

A rhyming text to chant or sing along to that explores the life of a wild turkey and its flock. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0439903645

Wild and Tame Animals

Wild and Tame Animals –

Dahlov Ipcar

Introduces young readers to the concept of wild and tame. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 1909263648

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt –

Steve Metzger

Join three friends who go out to find autumn leaves. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0439873772

We Dig Worms!

We Dig Worms! –

Kevin McCloskey

Tour the underground world of earthworms and learn about their anatomy, habitat, form, function in the ecosystem. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 1935179801

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt –

Kate Messner

Explore the lives of many animals in a vegetable garden, above and below the soil. Ages 7-8

ISBN-10: 1452161365

The Water Princess

The Water Princess –

Susan Verde and Georgie Badiel

Modeled after Georgie Badiel’s childhood experiences, “The Water Princess” follows a young girl who wants to bring potable drinking water to her West African community. Ages 5-8

ISBN-10: 0399172588

The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps

The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps –

Jeanette Winter

This picture book biography traces Jane Goodall’s life from her childhood in the U.K. to her years studying chimpanzees in Tanzania to her environmental advocacy. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0375867740

The Keeper of Wild Words

The Keeper of Wild Words –

Brooke Smith

A girl and her grandmother go out into nature to learn words that are disappearing from our language. Ages 5-8

ISBN-10: 1452170738

The Hike

The Hike –

Alison Farrell

Three girls venture out for a day of hiking. Labeled illustrations help young readers discover plants and wildlife. Ages 3-5

ISBN-10: 145217461X

The Busy Tree

The Busy Tree –

Jennifer Ward

A rhyming text describes the activities that go on in a tree, including the wildlife the tree supports. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 0761455509

The Best Bug Parade

The Best Bug Parade –

Stuart Murphy

A parade of bugs is the venue for learning sequencing, relationships, comparisons and other math concepts and skills. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0064467007

Ten Little Caterpillars

Ten Little Caterpillars –

Lois Ehlert

Illustrations of ten caterpillar species and the plants on which they feed, labeled by the plant name, provide young readers with a look at the movement of caterpillars while learning sequences from one to ten. Ages 2-8

ISBN-10: 1442433854

Seeds of Change

Seeds of Change –

Jen Cullerton Johnson

Johnson details the life of the famous Kenyan environmental activist Wangarĩ Maathai. Ages 1-6

ISBN-10: 1600603679

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World

Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World –

Laurie Lawlor

Pioneering environmentalist and author Rachel Carson is the subject of this picture book biography. Ages 6-8

ISBN-10: 0823431932

Over and Under the Snow

Over and Under the Snow –

Kate Messner

A child and caregiver explore what lives on and under the snow in a forest. Ages 5-8

ISBN-10: 0545514422

Over and Under the Pond

Over and Under the Pond –

Kate Messner

A child and caregiver explore interactions of species within a pond ecosystem. Ages 5-8

ISBN-10: 1452145426

Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature

Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature –

Nicola Davies

A poetic description of a child’s interactions with nature that is experienced close to home. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 0763655495

Outside In

Outside In –

Deborah Underwood

Going outside provides opportunities for connecting with nature and value of time spent outdoors. Ages 4-7

ISBN-10: 1328866823

Mossy

Mossy –

Jan Brett

A story of a turtle that is removed from, and eventually returned to, its aquatic habitat. Ages 3-5

ISBN-10: 0399257827

Miss Maple’s Seeds

Miss Maple’s Seeds –

Eliza Wheeler

A little woman gathers abandoned seeds and nurtures them into beautiful plants. Ages 3-5

ISBN-10: 0399257926

Lots of Spots

Lots of Spots –

Lois Ehlert

A book of illustrated poems about animal camouflage and coloration. Ages 2-4

ISBN-10: 1442489278

Little Owl’s Snow

Little Owl’s Snow –

Divya Srinivasan

Observe the change in the seasons, as winter approaches, from the perspective of a young owl. Ages 4-6

ISBN-10: 1338605082

Little Owl’s Night

Little Owl’s Night –

Divya Srinivasan

Compare life in the forest at night and in the day from the perspective of a young owl. Ages 4-6

ISBN-10: 0545790703

Little Owl’s Day

Little Owl’s Day –

Divya Srinivasan

Compare life in the forest at night and in the day from the perspective of a young owl. Ages 4-6

ISBN-10: 0545916998

Leaves

Leaves –

Vijaya Khisty Bodach

An introduction to leaves, including their growth, their function, and types. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 073689621X

Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story

Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story –

Martin Springett

The true story of an unusual relationship between a dog and a deer. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0805094879

Jingle Dancer

Jingle Dancer –

Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ying-Hwa Hu

A young Native American girl works with her community to help her prepare for dancing at a powwow. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0688162412

I Like Animals

I Like Animals –

Dahlov Ipcar

One of many classics by Dahlov Ipcar that explores young children’s interest in animals and nature, this book examines a child’s love for animals. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 1909263253

How to Hide A Butterfly

How to Hide A Butterfly –

Ruth Hellers

Through illustrations and rhyming text, learn about the camouflage of insects. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0448404776

Hey Water!

Hey Water! –

Antoinette Portis

A girl discovers the properties, sources, forms, and benefits of water. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0823441555

Hike

Hike –

Pete Oswald

In this nearly wordless story, a child and father go on a hike in the mountains and connect with one another and nature. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 153620157X

Green

Green –

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

This Caldecott Honor book is a tribute to the color green and its various shades in our natural world. Ages 2-6

ISBN-10: 1596433973

Grandpa’s Garden

Grandpa’s Garden –

Stella Fry

The protagonist of this story experiences the magic of gardening and watching fruits and vegetables grow. Ages 5-6

ISBN-10: 1846868092

Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing –

Earlene R. Long

The life in a day of fishing for a young boy and his father. Ages 4-7

ISBN-10: 395442362

Gobble, Gobble

Gobble, Gobble –

Cathryn Falwell

Follow a girl’s discoveries as she observes a flock of wild turkeys in the course of a year. Ages 3-8

ISBN-10: 1584691495

Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing –

Allan Morey

This photo-illustrated book describes the basics of fishing, including information on gear, bait, tackle, and safety. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 1681520780

Eat Like a Bear

Eat Like a Bear –

April Pulley Sayre

Posing the question, “Can you eat like a bear?” this book follows a brown bear as it forages for food throughout the year. Each month provides a different delicacy. Details are provided about the diet of the brown bear Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 805090398

Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet –

Nanette Heffernan

Each year, at 8:30 on a Saturday night near the spring equinox, people around the globe turn out their lights in observance of Earth Hour. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 1580899420

Earthworms

Earthworms –

Lisa Amstutz

Discover the form, habitat, and behaviors of earthworms. Ages 6-8

ISBN-10: 1515781073

Dotty

Dotty –

Paola Opal

When Dotty wants to cross the stream like her mother, she looks at how other animals get across. Ages 2-4

ISBN-10: 1897476543

Daylight, Starlight Wildlife

Daylight, Starlight Wildlife –

Wendell Minor

Compare and contrast day and night in nature, including the behaviors of diurnal and nocturnal wildlife species. Ages 3-5

ISBN-10: 0545946049

Cat in the Hat, Knows a Lot About That! I Love the Nightlife!

Cat in the Hat, Knows a Lot About That! I Love the Nightlife! –

Tish Rabe

Sally, Nick, and the Cat in the Hat rely on the help of nocturnal animals who use their keen vision, hearing, and sense of smell to locate the Cat’s lost hat. Ages 3-7

ISBN-10: 0375863547

Budding Biologist, Am I an Insect?

Budding Biologist, Am I an Insect? –

Kristine Duehl

Through guided questions, young learners distinguish insects from other animals. Ages 4-8

ISBN-10: 0985548100

Birds

Birds –

Kevin Henkes

A young girl’s imagination and curiosity are stimulated as she watches birds from her window. Ages 3-5

ISBN-10: 0061363047