The Berry Book
From wild berries to cultivated berries, berries growing in the summer and berries growing in the winter, turn the pages to find out more about the berries we commonly eat.
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The Best Kind of Gift
When a new parson arrives in the town of Dogwood, everyone works to make him feel at home.
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
In this book, the narrator follows a mouse’s every move as he picks a straw-berry and tries to keep it from the ominous Big Hungry Bear. After disguising the strawberry, hiding it, and putting it under lock and key, the narrator suggests the best way to make sure the bear doesn’t get it: “cut it
Big Red Barn
A great book for young readers. Follow the animals’ day on the farm from sunrise to sunset.
Blueberries For Sal
This perennial favorite tells the story of Sal and her mother, who go to pick blueberries and encounter a mother bear and her cub. Both pairs plan to store up food for the winter and are surprised to encounter the other.
Sesame Kale Salad
Before cooking this recipe, allow students to smell the soy sauce and sesame oil. What does it remind them of?
Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close
An investigative look at seven backyard habitats to see how many critters you can find!
Barnyard Banter
A fun rhyming story full of farm animal onomatopoeia, this book is a terrific introduction to animals and the sounds they make.