Ginger the fox learns that even though life with just her mother was more peaceful, being part of a larger family has benefits as well, especially when it comes to getting rid of some unwanted cats who are trying to take over the new clubhouse!
Up the Mountain Path written and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc
Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, takes a weekly journey up to Sugarloaf Peak, greeting her friends on the way and sharing her discoveries with them. One day she meets Lulu, a very small cat, who wants to come with her to the top of the mountain. On the way, Lulu learns to take care of the natural world, help those in need, and listen to her heart”
Laundry Day written and illustrated by Jessixa Bagley
Two bored badgers have run out of things to do until their mom suggests they help with the laundry.
What are you waiting for? Written by Scott Menchin
A badger finds his rabbit friend outside waiting for something.
Tiger and Badger written by Emily Jenkins
Best friends Tiger and Badger work through their disagreements over a toy, a chair, and sharing.
Tidy written by Emily Gravett
A badger realizes that being too tidy could be disastrous.
Nonfiction
Badgers written by Patricia Murphy
Simple text and photographs introduce badgers and their grasslands habitat.
Once Upon a Winter Day written and illustrated by Liza Woodruff
Milo’s mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own.
Froggy Builds a Snowman written by Jonathan London
It’s Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can’t wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally it’s time to build a snowman, but Froggy builds a snow dinosaur instead. And of course the day wouldn’t be complete without a wild snowball fight.
Letters from Bear written by Gauthier David
Bear sends updates on her adventures as she travels to visit Bird, who has migrated south for the winter.
Silli’s Sheep written by Tiffany Stone
As winter nears, Silli wants wool to knit a sweater but the “sheep” he finds are actually stones, so getting them home and sheared will be a challenge.
Cozy written and illustrated by Jan Brett
The coat of a huge wooly musk ox named Cozy is the winter home for a growing number of Alaskan animals who mostly get along.
A Story for Small Bear written by Alice B. McGinty
Small Bear’s mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks.
The Most Amazing Bird written by Michael Kusugak
A young girl discovers nature’s surprising beauty in this tale from a renowned Inuit storyteller. When Aggataa goes for a cold winter walk with her grandmother, she’s surprised by a sudden CRAH! All the birds have flown south for the winter except one kind–the tulugarguat, the ravens. They’re the ugliest birds that Aggaataa has ever seen. They look like they slept in their coats–coats that don’t even fit! However, as the winter slowly moves towards spring, Aggataa connects with one small raven in particular. As the seasons change in full, the ravens leave and are replaced by seagulls, cranes, geese, ducks, and swans–all of them far more elegant than the “Ugly Bird.” But where Aggataa once thought the ravens odd for visiting during the harshest part of the year, she now finds herself watching the horizon, waiting for the return of the most amazing bird.
My Winter City written by James Gladstone
A boy, his father and their dog have a perfect day in a snowy city.
Into the Forest: Wander Through Our Woodland World written by Christiane Dorion
The world is rich with marvelous forests and amazing communities of plants, animals, fungi, and minute creatures that populate them. Marvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks, and the carpet of fallen leaves becomes small creatures’ homes.
We Will Live in This Forest Again written by Gianna Marino
When a thriving forest is swallowed by wildfire, its residents brace themselves and look to new beginnings.
The Belonging Tree written by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
A young squirrel disagrees with his parents who want to exclude such newcomers as the blue jays, chipmunks, and beavers from the squirrels’ woodland neighborhood.
The Wolf in Underpants Freezes his Buns off written by Wilfrid Lupano
When the wolf complains about the freezing-cold winter, the other forest animals fear he will return to his wild, evil ways.
Raven, Rabbit, Deer by Sue Farrell Holler
A little boy spends the day with his grandfather, endearingly imagining himself to be the caregiver. On a walk through the forest, the grandfather teaches him to identify a number of animals and their tracks: raven, rabbit, deer, sparrow. Back at the house, their special time ends with milk, cookies, and story time that turns into a nap. Ojibwe translations of the animal names are found on the endpapers.
Peter and the Tree Children written by Peter Wohlleben
Piet the squirrel feels all alone in his forest home. Luckily, Peter the Forester has the perfect plan to cheer him up: a search for tree children. You can’t be lonely in a forest full of friends! As they wander, Peter shares amazing facts about trees, how they communicate and care for each other, and the struggles they endure. Soon, the little squirrel is feeling much better–especially when he realizes he’s helped the tree children grow.
Hockey in the Wild by Nicholas Oldland
The bear, the moose and the beaver want nothing more this winter than to play hockey — there’s just one problem: the frozen lake they play on won’t freeze! With their ice rink looking more like a swimming pool, the trio head home and wait for the colder weather to arrive. To pass the time, they watch TV. They sleep. They eat junk food. They even sing sad songs. But once winter finally arrives, will the friends be in any shape to play hockey?
In the Woods by David Elliott
The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this clever collection of poems and woodland scenes.
Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson
In rhyming text, a little girl and her dog wander through the woods, saying goodnight to all her favorite wild animals before finally arriving at her own cabin for a good night’s sleep.
Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finison
A generous but increasingly put-upon bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself.
Nonfiction:
Forest by Kate Moss Gamblin
Invites young readers to consider what they see and experience in the forest through the seasons.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to uncover the rainbow of colors hidden in a garden, which helps flowers bloom and bees find food. Includes facts about bees and their importance.
Beehive written by Jorey Hurley
An exploration of the life cycle of bees and how they construct hives and make honey.
The Honeybee written by Kirsten Hall
Illustrations and rhyming text follow endangered honeybees through the year as they forage for pollen and nectar, communicate with others at their hive, and make honey.
Kaia and the Bees written by Maribeth Boelts
Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia’s dad is a beekeeper. But only he goes on the roof, not Kaia–unless she can find a way to be the brave girl she always says she is.
The Thing about Bees: a love letter written and illustrated by Shabazz Larkin
A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat.
Swarm of Bees written by Lemony Snicket
A horde of bees and a young boy race around town wreaking havoc on the townspeople.
Nonfiction:
Wasps and Bees written by Marie Pearson
Explores the similarities between wasps and bees, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like body shape, diet, and nesting materials can be used to identify these stinging insects. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
Honeybee: the busy life of Apis mellifera written by Candace Fleming
A tiny honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell. Driven to protect and take care of her hive, she cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen.
Follow That Bee! a first book of bees in the city written and illustrated by Scot Ritchie
A gentle and engaging look at honeybees and how they live in urban spaces. In this sixth book in the Exploring Our Community series, the five friends help their neighbor look after his backyard beehive. Along the way, they learn about how bees feed and pollinate; how bees build their hive; what happens inside a bee colony; how and why some bee populations are currently at risk; and much, much more.
In this playful, rhyming celebration of the marine world, readers can explore all of the wondrous things the sea knows. It knows huge whales and small krill; it knows short crabs and tall giant kelp; it knows brightly colored starfish in shallow pools; and in the inky depths it knows the alluring jewel of an anglerfish’s glowing lure.
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish written by Jarrett Krosoczka
Best friends Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are constantly being taunted by their neighbor, Crabby, until they help him out of a jam.
Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish brothers written by Tony Johnston
When jellyfish brothers Spencer and Vincent are separated during a big storm, it will take the help of many friends and all of their brotherly love to reunite them.
Curious critters. Marine written by David FitzSimmons
A variety of marine animals, including birds, fish, and invertebrates, pose for portraits against a white background while narrating distinctive aspects of their natural histories.
Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together written and illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi
Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster.
Swashby and the Sea written by Beth Ferry
No-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs and when, after his retirement, new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way.
Wordless books:
Bye, Penguin! Written and illustrated by Lee Seou
You’d think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn’t be so. FUN! But it is! There’s our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice. There’s penguin floating by the Sydney Opera House! From the Aurora Borealis to a hilarious encounter with a surfer in Hawaii, this is a wordless journey that truly FROLICKS.
Field Trip to the Ocean Deep written and illustrated by John Hare
In this wordless picture book, a student is accidentally left behind on a field trip to the ocean deep.
Nonfiction:
Alien Ocean Animals written by Rose Colosi
Journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark Midnight Zone and discover the mysterious animals that live there. Learn about how their bodies make their own light or adapt to living in low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keep themselves safe from predators.
Into the deep: an exploration of our oceans written and illustrated by Annika Siems
Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a mysterious and astounding world that few people ever get to see. This book merges breathtaking art with the latest scientific research to take readers on a fantastic voyage on the submarine Marine Snow, where they meet blue whales, vampire squid, viper fish, and a giant sea spider. They’ll learn about bioluminescence, Radiolaria, and coral reefs, discovering incredible facts about the marine world.
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