Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
ISBN 9781452161365
Regular price Sale price $11.99By Kate Messner ; Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt.
Explore the secret world beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life: Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world--earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow -- populated by all the animals that make a garden their home. With Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, you can explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year!
Fans of A Seed is Sleepy,Spring is Here, and A Nest is Noisy will also love the outstanding illustrations and educational storyline in Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt.
"The harmonious relationships above and below ground, and those between the two, emphasize the complexities of the garden ecosystem, as well as the joys of sustained engagement with the land." --The Horn Book Magazine
Over and Under the Pond
ISBN 9781452145426
Regular price $26.99 Sale price $25.99 Save 4%In this gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal bring to life a secret underwater world. In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered...over and under the pond.
Hardcover, 48 pages.
8.38 X 12.31 inches.
Chronicle books.
Recommended for ages 5-8 years.
Reviews:
"Playful and lovely to read aloud. even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here.." —School Library Journal
"A contemplative journey through an ecosystem."—USA Today
"Conveys the sights and sounds and motions of a peaceful day spent enjoying and observing nature."—The Horn Book
"Dazzling."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Over and Under the Snow
ISBN 9781452136462
Regular price $11.99By Kate Messner ; Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book exploring the subnivean zone reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.
Great read-aloud book for families and classrooms
Softcover, 44 pages.
8 x 12 inches.
Chronicle Books.
Recommended for ages 5-8 years (kindergarten to 3rd grade).
Reviews:
"Messner packs much information into the serene wintry landscape, beautifully captured in Neal’s stunning retro-style illustrations. Calm, lovely and richly informative."—The New York Times
Straddling the informative and the evocative, this lovely study of the ways animals spend the winter in a “secret kingdom under the snow” combines Messner’s (Sea Monster’s First Day) graceful prose (“Over the snow, the fire crackles, and sparks shoot up to the stars. I lick sticky marshmallow from my lips and lean back with heavy eyes”) with debut illustrator Neal’s quiet, woodcut-like portraits of the snowy forest.” ~ Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“An adult and child cross-country ski through a winter forest wonderland, beautifully rendered through Messner’s spare, poetic words and Neal’s block-print-looking mixed-media illustrations.” ~ The Horn Book, starred review
“A good choice for winter reading, this quiet but eye-opening picture book could heighten a child’s awareness of the natural world.” ~ Booklist
“The lyrical descriptions of the text and the gray/brown/ice-blue palette of the illustrations leave readers with a retro feel that harkens back to the earlier days of children’s books and bygone times when life seemed simpler. Utterly charming, and informative, to boot; readers brought up on a diet of rhymes, bright colors, and adorable fluffy animals will find its simple beauty a balm.” ~ Kirkus Reviews
Winner of the 2012 Golden Kite Award from SCBWI
E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Younger Readers Finalist
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Science
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children & Teens
New York Times Notable Children’s Book
Winter 2011-2012 Kids IndieNext Pick
Kansas Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
Great Lakes Great Books Award Nominee
New Hampshire Ladybug Picture Book Award Nominee
Virginia Readers’ Choice Award Primary Nominee
Illinois Monarch Award Nominee
About the Author:
Kate Messner is a middle school teacher and the author of several books for young readers including the Sea Monster series. She is the recipient of an E. B. White Read Aloud Award and she lives on Lake Champlain.
Can I Sit with You?
ISBN 9781452164649
Regular price $28.99 Sale price $24.50 Save 15%The story of a child and a dog who discover how life transforms and expands with someone by your side.
With lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this empathy read illustrates the power of friendship in the face of change. Can I Sit with You? takes readers along one loyal dog's journey with the child he's meant to be with, no matter how far they roam. This timeless picture book illustrates the importance of companionship and loyalty, and how engaging with others makes the world embrace you in return.
Readers young and old will enjoy this moving story about the unbreakable bond between a child and a dog.
Hardcover, 44 pages. 11 x 9 1/2 inches.
Chronicle Books.