The Tree Keepers: Flock
Title | The Tree Keepers: Flock PDF eBook |
Author | Gemma Koomen |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | 43 |
Release | 2019-06 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN | 178603204X |
At the edge of the woods, there is a great tree. Peep through the branches and you might just see some little people who stand as tall as your thumb and have heads the size of hazelnuts. Sylvia prefers to be alone rather than play noisy games with the other Tree Keepers. But one day, she finds a baby bird in her favourite hiding place. As Sylvia and the bird become friends, can she learn that sometimes, things are better when you have someone to share them with? This beautiful debut is a tribute to community and friendship. Sunday Times Children's Book to Watch Out for - This charming debut picture book is about tiny people who live in trees, a baby starling and the joys of nature and of making friends. It is illustrated with a naivety that is both elegant and child-friendly.
Little Fox in the Forest
Title | Little Fox in the Forest PDF eBook |
Author | Stephanie Graegin |
Publisher | Random House Studio |
Total Pages | 41 |
Release | 2017-02-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 055353789X |
Fans of Aaron Becker’s Caldecott Honor winner Journey will love this utterly enchanting wordless picture book in which two friends follow a young fox deep into the woods and discover a wondrous and magical world. When a young girl brings her beloved stuffed fox to the playground, much to her astonishment, a real fox takes off with it! The girl chases the fox into the woods with her friend, the boy, following close behind, but soon the two children lose track of the fox. Wandering deeper and deeper into the forest, they come across a tall hedge with an archway. What do they find on the other side? A marvelous village of miniature stone cottages, tiny treehouses, and, most extraordinary of all, woodland creatures of every shape and size. But where is the little fox? And how will they find him? Stephanie Graegin’s oh-so-charming illustrations are simply irresistible, and readers young and old will want to pore over the pages of this delightful fantasy adventure again and again.
Tree of Birds
Title | Tree of Birds PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Meddaugh |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | 38 |
Release | 1994-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780395689783 |
The many friends of the wounded tropical bird Harry adopts refuse to fly south without their companion and take up residence in the tree outside Harry's bedroom window, refusing to budge even as the first snowstorm of the season approaches.
The Eyes in the Tree
Title | The Eyes in the Tree PDF eBook |
Author | Carolyn VanderBeek |
Publisher | iUniverse |
Total Pages | 205 |
Release | 2013-07-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1475989199 |
Blondos thinks she is the most magnificent chick in the cage she shares with other feathered friends inside a feed store. Forced to constantly preen in front of perfect strangers so as not to be overlooked during the selection process, Blondos is prepared to do more of the same when a kindly man enters the store one day. After a series of mishaps that nearly stand in the way of her opportunity, Blondos can hardly believe her luck when the man finally chooses her. As she is carried out of the store in a box with five other chicks, Blondos wonders if they have all been selected for eggs or fryers. Surely she is too important and beautiful for that destiny. Soon, the chicks begin a new life where they observe their keepers as closely as they are studied themselves. As Blondos and her roommates grow from fuzzy balls into chickens, they are completely unaware that there are eyes in the tree waiting, watching, and listening. In this whimsical animal tale, six feisty chicks must not only learn to trust their new master and mistress but also each other as they all fight to make their way in a scary new world where Everything loves a good chicken dinner.
Keepers of Tradition
Title | Keepers of Tradition PDF eBook |
Author | Maggie Holtzberg |
Publisher | Univ of Massachusetts Press |
Total Pages | 220 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781558496408 |
Throughout Massachusetts, artists carry on and revitalise deeply rooted traditions that take many expressive forms - from Native American basketry to Yankee wooden boats, Armenian lace, Chinese seals, and Irish music and dance. This illustrated volume celebrates and shares the work of a wide array of these living artists.
When Winter Comes
Title | When Winter Comes PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Van Laan |
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000-10-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780689817786 |
Where oh where do the leaves all go when winter comes and the cold winds blow? What happens to fish, flowers, field mice, and other living things when ponds freeze and the air turns blustery? Walk with a curious child and his parents as winter's first snow falls and find out....
Scouting the Divine
Title | Scouting the Divine PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Feinberg |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Total Pages | 168 |
Release | 2009-10-06 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310564026 |
Join beloved Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg as you learn how to move from simply reading Scripture to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, smelled, and savored. The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. But despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own. What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only place you've encountered sheep is at a petting zoo? How can you understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when you buy yours in a bear-shaped bottle? Can you truly grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation to abide in the vine when you shop for grapes at a local grocery store? In Scouting the Divine, Margaret invites you to accompany her on the adventure of a lifetime across the nation to herd sheep in Oregon, harvest fields with a Nebraska farmer, prune vines in California, and explore hives with a veteran beekeeper in Colorado. Along the way, you'll explore how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful truths that apply to life today. With Margaret's trademark humor and vulnerability, you'll: Learn the secret of how to live like you have a shepherd Unlock the sweetest promises of God Discover the gift of divine timing Scouting the Divine will revolutionize the way you understand the Bible--and leave you wonderstruck by the magnificence of God.