Tulip Sees America
A young man and his dog drive west from Ohio and marvel at the farms of Iowa, the skies of Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, the mountains of Colorado, the desert in Nevada, and the ocean in Oregon.
Author: Cynthia Rylant
All in a Day
So much can happen in a single day – rain, sun, work, and rest, and all of it is perfect and beautiful.
In November
In November the air turns crisp and cold. Families, animals, and insects all gather together for warmth. This is a great book to share with students to celebrate the month of November.
The Wonderful Happens
The world is filled with wonderful things, like bread, fresh snow, birds, and even you!
Night in the Country
What happens in the country when everyone is asleep? The nighttime world awakens, and the air is filled with their sounds.
Appalachia
A beautifully illustrated story that depicts a simpler time in the southern Appalachian region.
Every Living Thing
This book of by Cynthia Rylant contains 12 short pieces that tell the story of when an animal changes a human’s life for the better.
This Year’s Garden
As the seasons change, so do the garden tasks for Uncle Dean, Granny, and Uncle Joe. Winter is a time for planning next year’s garden, spring is for planting, and summer and fall are for harvesting. Reflecting on a full year of maintaining a family garden, this story emphasizes the enthusiasm the family has during
Scarecrow
This book examines the life of a scarecrow, taking the reader from its construction to its daily activities like interacting with garden creatures. The scarecrow shows great patience and perseverance, and we see how valuable those traits can be for a gardener. Children will enjoy watching the gardening process through the eyes of the friendly scarecrow.