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Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You c...Show more Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our Matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific Matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the Matchmakers will send you a list. Show less

How to Say Hello to A Worm

A First Guide to Outside

by Percival, Kari

Picture Book - 2022

"The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet q...Show more "The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers." Show less

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Once Upon Another Time

by Ghigna, Charles

Picture Book - 2021

"Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce the reader to the world as it was before humans made their mark, then propose going outdoors--without electronic devices--to connect with that ancient beauty." "Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce the reader to the world as it was before humans made their mark, then propose going outdoors--without electronic devices--to connect with that ancient beauty." Show less

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Tiny, Perfect Things

by Clark, M. H.

Picture Book - 2018

"This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of shared wonder as they discover all sorts of tiny, perfect things together." "This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of shared wonder as they discover all sorts of tiny, perfect things together." Show less

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The Diversity of Life on Earth

by Davies, Nicola

Picture Book - 2017

"The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet is full of millions of species of plants, birds, ani...Show more "The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet is full of millions of species of plants, birds, animals, and microbes, and every single one including us is part of a big, beautiful, complicated pattern. When humans interfere with parts of the pattern, by polluting the air and oceans, taking too much from the sea, and cutting down too many forests, animals and plants begin to disappear. What sort of world would it be if it went from having many types of living things to having just one?" Show less

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One Earth

by Spinelli, Eileen

Picture Book - 2020

"An illustrated counting rhyme that celebrates the beauty of nature and recommends ways to protect our one and only world, including recycling, conserving energy, and repairing broken items." "An illustrated counting rhyme that celebrates the beauty of nature and recommends ways to protect our one and only world, including recycling, conserving energy, and repairing broken items." Show less

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In You I See

by Emily, Rachel

Picture Book - 2022

"Are you as joyful and bright as a daffodil? Or as bold and brave as a tiger? In You I See highlights and celebrates the colorful layers and attributes we all can have." "Are you as joyful and bright as a daffodil? Or as bold and brave as a tiger? In You I See highlights and celebrates the colorful layers and attributes we all can have." Show less

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Tisha and the Blossoms

by Meddour, Wendy

Picture Book - 2022

"Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness--and sharing the small moments." "Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness--and sharing the small moments." Show less

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Outside in

by Underwood, Deborah

Picture Book - 2020

"Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up." "Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up." Show less

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Old Rock (is Not Boring)

by Pilutti, Deb

Picture Book - 2020

"Tall Pine, Spotted Beetle, and Hummingbird are certain that being a rock is boring until Old Rock shares what he has seen and done since he first flew out of a volcano." "Tall Pine, Spotted Beetle, and Hummingbird are certain that being a rock is boring until Old Rock shares what he has seen and done since he first flew out of a volcano." Show less

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A Garden to Save the Birds

by McClure, Wendy

Picture Book - 2021

"After a bird flies into their window, two children and their mother study how to keep birds safe, and soon their whole neighborhood is helping in different ways." "After a bird flies into their window, two children and their mother study how to keep birds safe, and soon their whole neighborhood is helping in different ways." Show less

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A Seed Grows

by Portis, Antoinette

Picture Book - 2022

"An educational picture book about the life cycle of a sunflower." "An educational picture book about the life cycle of a sunflower." Show less

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Tall Tall Tree

by Fredericks, Anthony D.

Picture Book - 2017

"High in a redwood tree is an unseen world of all kinds of animals. Readers will meet them through rhyming verses as they count them 1 to 10." "High in a redwood tree is an unseen world of all kinds of animals. Readers will meet them through rhyming verses as they count them 1 to 10." Show less

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Mushroom Rain

by Zimmermann, Laura K.

Picture Book - 2022

"Through lyrical text and colorful detailed artwork, the mysterious and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary and science facts" "Through lyrical text and colorful detailed artwork, the mysterious and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary and science facts" Show less

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Waiting for Wings

by Ehlert, Lois

Picture Book - 2001

"Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--and how?" "Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--and how?" Show less

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