Kids Book Index
Neal Layton, illustrated by Neal Layton
A large tree is home to rabbits, birds, squirrels, and other animal families, which use its nests and burrows. When a family plans to cut down the tree to build a house, the animals’ shelter is put at risk. The story considers whether the tree can remain a home shared by everyone and frames the conflict around the needs of people and the wildlife already living there.
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The Skydiving Beavers: A True TaleSusan Wood, illustrated by Gijsbert van FrankenhuyzenIn the years immediately following World War II, residents of McCall, Idaho, confront a problem. The town is characterized as an appealing resort community in Idaho's backcountry. Mountain views surround a sparkling lake, and the area contains plentiful forests. Susan Wood is credited as the author of this 32-page book. It was published by Sleeping Bear Press on April 15, 2017.ENVIRONMENT/ECOLOGYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Green Green: A Community Gardening StoryMarie Lamba, Baldev Lamba, illustrated by Sonia SánchezChildren play in a grassy meadow and help tend a large backyard garden. As the city grows, bulldozers and trucks clear the land for buildings, and grass and flowers give way to stone and metal. The lot later becomes a junkyard, while gardens survive in balcony planters. A girl with a shovel helps prompt neighbors to clear litter, work the soil, and plant seeds together, creating a community garden in the city.Picture Books for Young ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BeesPiotr SochaThis illustrated book combines science and cultural history to examine bees and their role in ecosystems. It covers subjects such as bee anatomy, pollination, and communication, alongside bees’ place in history and culture. The book uses full-color, two-page topical entries to explore the importance of these insects from the past through the present.ENVIRONMENT/ECOLOGYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details