Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the nature of connection and relationships.

Lanie Holland loves science and nature, and so she wants to go camping and have adventures in the wilderness, while her family wants to stay home, but Lanie finds someone else who loves the outdoors when her Aunt Hannah visits.

On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

"Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. In this book, acorns and raspberries are snug hats for your fingers, and an empty pudding cup is a good hat for a stuffed bear. Pajama pants make dangly hats, books can be dramatic hats, and bubbles make very fine hats as well (if temporary)"--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal not only round objects found in nature, but cycles of seasons, water, and more.

After Bear and Wolf encounter one another walking one evening in the falling snow, they decide to walk together and become unlikely friends.

Introduces the three zones of our backyard environment, the canopy, field, and forest floor, and describes the plant and animal life found there. Includes simple experiments and activities.

Two rambunctious children take off on a backyard adventure through the wonders and colors of summer.

"The definitive guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness....