 Alfie Weather, Shirley Hughes
Any old weather is Alfie weather and as Alfie shows, there's always lots to do come it is rain or shine. Alfie's world is always a wonderful place to visit, whether it's exploring frozen puddles on a frosty winter's day; wading through a cool stream on a hot summer's afternoon or taking a pretend trip to the North Pole. This stunning collection of stories and poems will like all Alfie fans.
Berenstein Bears Big Book of Science and Nature
This book is especially useful for a homeschooling parents. It is a perfect supplement to science topics. In the book you will find interesting topics about weather, animals, plants, insects, the five senses, holidays, seasons and many more. You can enjoy the amusing and educational rhyming verses on each page. The animal section tells about what characteristics make a mammal, and what characteristics make up a living thing. Any child who enjoys the Berenstain Bear series will like this book. You will also find here a section called "Science Fair" which teaches young engineers how a lever work, wheels, water power.
The Listening Walk, Paul Showers
In this revised edition of the 1961 title, a father and child take a walk together and listen to the sounds around them. The text has been modernized and updated, and Aliki has completely replaced her previous black-and-white sketches with colorful, wonderful illustrations of multiethnic people in contemporary settings. The writing is short and to the point without being choppy, and the overall effect is unhurried and relaxed. Young children will enjoy the book, both as a story and as a jumping-off point for their own walks.
The Gardener Sarah Stewart & David Small
While family of Lydia Grace Finch struggles with hard times, she has been sent to the city to live with her Uncle Jim. Uncle Jim does not smile and Lydia Grace finds the big city very, very big. Soon she can make friends with the workers at her uncle's bakery and the neighbors in her building. With a child's exaltation and optimism, Lydia works to bring a little bit of the farm back home to her new city home. She also wants to see a smile on her Uncle Jim's face one day. Slowly, she turns the roof of her apartment into a magical place and wins that wanted smile. Sarah Stewart has written a charming story of a child's optimism and the power of a smile. The illustrations you will find in the book will bring a smile to your face. This is a perfect book to read.
Cooking for Birds Diane Ward
Cooking for birds will provide hours of fun for both children and adults who are interested in attracting birds to their gardens. Diane Ward demonstrates you how to create all sorts of treats for all types of birds from owls to general garden birds. You can try it and see if it works.
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