A Mother’s Journey by Sandra Markle, illus. by Alan Marks

Is there anything cuter than a penguin? The penguin’s cuteness belies the fact that this flightless bird can be as rugged and durable as Antarctic ice. Sandra Markle’s tale of an Emperor penguin mother and her struggle to bring food to her baby demonstrates this toughness. In touching watercolors Alan Marks depicts the joy and [...]

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Ape by Martin Jenkins, illus. by Vicky White

How many kinds of apes are there? If you would like to find out and enjoy some stunning artwork, I have just the book for you —- Ape, well written by Martin Jenkins and gorgeously illustrated by Vicky White. The whole design of this appealing book is a work of art in itself. Different sizes [...]

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Gorilla Walk by Ted and Betsy Lewin

Have you ever had a dream come true? In 1999, Ted and Betsy Lewin did when they arrived at the Impenetrable Forest in Uganda and were able to see a mountain gorilla. Gorilla Walk is the product of the shared dream. The book is a marvelous adventure tale filled with difficulties, danger, and humor, as [...]

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Looking For Miza by Juliana, Isabella & Craig Hatkoff & Dr. Paula Kahumbu, photographed by Peter Creste

Will the mountain gorilla ever be safe from humans? Apparently not. Looking for Miza is yet another story of this species’ struggle to remain on the planet. What with poachers, marauding militias, and the loss of their natural habitat, the mountain gorilla’s existence remains in jeopardy. At best count, there are only 700 of these [...]

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One Small Place by the Sea by Barbara Brenner, illus. Tom Leonard

Who doesn’t like the seashore?  Maybe you and your little one are afraid of the big waves.  But, have you ever explored a tide pool by the sea?  Barbara Brenner’s poetic prose about this exotic natural habitat will make one want to drop everything and run to the shore to explore.  With gentle humor and [...]

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Wonderful Worms by Linda Glaser, illus. by Loretta Krupinski

Worms are wonderful? “Yech” is my usual reaction to these critters. This first person account of the earthworm, however, is so cute and so informative, I will probably try to look at worms in a different light. Linda Glaser and Loretta Krupinski show positive inclinations toward this useful dirt digger. Miss Krupinski’s illustrations are, well, [...]

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Arnosky’s Ark by Jim Arnosky

Who can resist the beautiful illustrations of Jim Arnosky? His picture books delight toddlers and preschoolers as they explore the natural habitats of animals including the otter, the deer, and the alligator. Mr. Arnosky excels at nonfiction for little ones too. His Arnosky’s Ark, while dazzling is also arresting with stunning drawings of animals in [...]

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A Dandelion’s life by John Himmelman

What happens to the fluff of a dandelion when you blow on it? First it goes floating off into the air carrying its valuable cargo of seeds. But then the excitement begins. It hitches a ride in a chipmunk’s fur. Then it is dropped! But the ground is welcoming and one of the seeds in [...]

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