Bluebird Summer
Mags and Cody replant their grandmother’s garden after she passes away, and hope that the bluebirds return along with the flowers.
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The Boy Who Grew Flowers
A boy from an unusual family has a unique gift: when the moon is full he sprouts flowers out the top of his head!
Cabbages and Kings
It’s the first day of spring and Albert, a young asparagus, notices his new neighbor…a cabbage named Herman. At first Albert and Herman are nervous because of their differences, but as time goes on they become friends and realize that they have more in common than they originally thought.
Basket Moon
This coming of age story captures the moment in time when a child discovers that the outside world doesn’t always view him or his family the way that he does. A boy and his father take their handmade baskets into the city to sell, and the boy is called a ‘hillbilly’ by someone in town.
Beatrice’s Goat
When Beatrice’s family receives a goat, she discovers the many gifts that come along with it including the opportunity to go to school.
The Bee Tree
A girl learns about seeking magic and adventure when she follows a bee to its bee tree with her grandfather and a gathering crowd.
Around the Oak
Each season, Ben and Caroline visit their cousin, Nick, who lives in the forest. They go for a hike and discover a majestic oak tree. This book contains factual information about the forest environment woven into a fictional storyline.
Bats: Swift Shadows in the Twilight
This book contains information, activities, and games about bats. A great resource for teachers!
Anna’s Corn
After her grandfather passes away, Anna finds that she can still connect with him through the seeds he gave her.