The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose! Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics! It has been compared to the traditional rhyme, “The House That Jack Built”,
Just right for toddlers, an appealing book in which each action propels the next, from a farmer kissing his wife, who then pats the dog, to a cat, a mouse, geese, and a donkey….
The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting, but what happens when the plants just keep growing…and growing…and growing?
Based on a true story, Molly the cat will touch children’s hearts while introducing them to plants and the key elements of growing food organically. Standards-based science concepts and activities at the end of the book expand the message of the story.
Follow the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature.
Learn about about the rhythm of the natural world on a small farm as all creatures prepare for sleep.
Text and photographs introduce the stems of trees and plants, including information on how they grow, along with their uses.
While Sylvia always says no to spinach, through gardening she discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new.
