Wild Is the Wind
Written and Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Nature Picture Books
Emily Writes: Emily Dickinson and Her Poetic Beginnings
Written by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Christine Davenier Jane Yolen is well known for her “How Do Dinosaurs…” picture books as well as her many poetry books, so it’s only appropriate she would write a picture book about America’s most well-known female poet, Emily Dickinson. Not much is known about Emily’s childhood but Yolen takes …
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Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Written and Illustrated by Mary Murphy This is a delightful book begging to be read aloud. This story is a celebration of all things in the universe and how important and unique each is. This story relays many messages. It could be read to teach how all things are important and have a purpose or …
I Am the Storm
Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell
The Music of Life
Written and Illustrated by Louis Thomas Lenny dreams of creating a symphony. One night he decides to make his dream come true but has writers block. While seeking for inspiration he hears his cat lap up milk from his bowl. This causes Lenny to start listening to the world around him. Soon he realizes that …