Lizzy Rockwell

In preparation for Halloween night and trick-or-treating, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.

A young boy explains the different plants and parts of plants that people commonly eat, from roots and tubers to fruits and vegetables.

Describes the habitats of these reptiles which scientists call a "keystone species" because they change the environment for their own use in a way that helps many other plants and animals.

"Egg to tadpole to frog. An elegant, beautifully illustrated life cycle science book for new readers"--

"This nonfiction picture book about animal classification explains the characteristics of mammals. Back matter is included."--

"The girl in this story loves insects. Her friend does not like insects. Like them or not, children will learn many interesting facts, as well as why insects are essential to human survival"--

"The playground is the perfect place to witness a wide range of emotions. A girl is happy when playing with a puppy. Another girl is angry when a boy knocks over her drink. And the boy is sorry. Readers learn to identify feelings in themselves and in others in this simple, but clever book by a prominent preschool nonfiction author-illustrator. Beautiful, detailed spreads show panoramic views, while close-ups focus on specific incidents, body language,...

A young boy describes how a new baby is growing inside his mommy and tells what it is like when his new sister comes home from the hospital.

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time.

The children in Mrs. Madoff's class make special Valentine's cards to send to a friend in Japan and to share at their classroom celebration.