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April Showers, May Flowers April 2025 |
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Water : discovering the precious resource all around us
by Ol§ga Fadeeva
"Taking children on a tour through science and history, this book uses colorful acrylic art and lively text to help readers learn about water?—?the natural resource we have depended on since the beginning of life itself."
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When water flows
by Aida Salazar
Derived from Mexican Indigenous wisdom, this second title in a series of poetic board books that center around establishing an authentic, heartfelt connection with the environment invites young children to pay witness to nature, value it and become a steward of the planet.
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Water : a deep dive of discovery
by Christy Mihaly
"Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! Topics covered include: The importance of water to life; How much of the planet is made of water; Where in the world water is located; Freezing, melting and evaporation; The water cycle; Why animals and plants need water; Salt water versus fresh water environments; Uses for water, including water as a source of renewable energy; Water conservation and how to keep water clean"
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Hey, water!
by Antoinette Portis
The Geisel Honor-winning creator of Not a Box presents the story of a spunky little girl who observes how water appears in many different shapes and forms everywhere, from nature and the weather to her home and her own body.
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Drop : an adventure through the water cycle
by Emily Kate Moon
A whimsical, fact-filled introduction to the water cycle and beyond depicts an irrepressible drop of water, who reveals her four-and-a-half-billion-year age and describes how she flows and moves throughout the planet's clouds, glaciers and bodies of water.
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Water
by Doe Boyle
"Water. It is crucial for life on Earth, and it is everywhere. It is also the only substance on Earth that naturally has three forms : it can be a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Why is water so important for life?"
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The lost drop
by Grâegoire Laforce
Falling out of the sky and into the world for the first time, Flo, a little drop of water, navigates the water cycle as life pulls her in different directions, to find her place in the world. Illustrations.
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Books on Rain, Storms, and Weather
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Weather.
by Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather.
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Storm
by Sam Usher
Searching for their kite when an approaching storm brings gusty winds just perfect for kite flying, a boy and his grandfather recall fond memories of their shared adventures.
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When the storm comes
by Linda Ashman
Explaining that while humans go indoors and occupy themselves during storms, animals seek shelter in cozy dens and other safe natural-world hiding spots before emerging afterward into the sunshine.
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Zap! clap! boom! : the story of a thunderstorm
by Laura Purdie Salas
Introduces readers to the lifecycle of a thunderstorm through dramatic papercut art that depicts the changes in weather, from a blue-sky day, to storm clouds brewing, through the storm's climax and to the glistening of a rain-soaked landscape after the storm subsides.
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Thunderstorms
by Valerie Bodden
"A simple exploration of thunderstorms, examining how these warm-weather storms develop, the relationship between lightning and thunder, and the damage thunderstorms can cause"
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Books on Flowers and Pollinators
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Don't touch that flower!
by Alice Hemming
In this hilarious story about spring and the changing of the seasons, Squirrel discovers a beautiful flower amidst his leaves and vows to protect it no matter what. Illustrations.
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Bloom boom!
by April Pulley Sayre
A latest entry in the series that includes Raindrops Roll shares introductory flower profiles and combines vibrant photography with simple verses to celebrate the vibrancy and science behind the bursting blooms of floral color in natural springtime environments. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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An ABC of flowers
by Jutta Hilpuesch
Lavishly illustrated with vibrant floral photography, a colorful alphabet primer features a miniature-sized girl named Amelie who pairs each letter of the alphabet with a beautiful flower, from a carnation and daisy to a rose and sunflower. Simultaneous eBook.
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Have you ever seen a flower?
by Shawn Harris
A deceptively profound examination of the vital relationship between childhood and the outdoors finds a young person experiencing a flower with all five senses before using mindful new perceptions to observe more of the beautiful natural world. Illustrations.
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I want more! = : ÆQuiero mâas!
by Angela Dominguez
"When Birdie gives Lolo a flower from the garden, Lolo is happy. But one flower is not enough for Lolo. He wants more! ÆEl quiere mâas! Soon, there are no more flowers in the garden. ÆQuâe triste! How sad! Maybe they can plant more. But how will Birdie keep up with Lolo's enthusiastic demands? More seeds! More soil! More water! ÆMâas y mâas y mâas!"
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Eliza and the flower fairies
by Megan McDonald
Eliza is transported to a world where flower fairies perch on every bloom, but things go awry after Eliza tries to pick a strange flower and her friend Poppy must rescue her before the Demon Wind steals the flower fairies' scents. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Do fairies bring the spring?
by Liza Gardner Walsh
Rhyming text questions whether it is fairies whose activities help bring about all the new plants of spring
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Flower power
by Melody Mews
Determined to restore the royal gardens to their former glory with the help of her talking flower friends, Itty learns what they need most—attention, a lot of it—and must come up with a solution.
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The flower garden
by Renâee Kurilla
"After planting a seed packet in the backyard, things don't go as expected for best friends Anna and Tess. They fall asleep in the sun and wake up to blooms as tall as buildings! Did the seeds really grow that fast? All is explained when Anna and Tess meet May, a little garden gnome whose magic is responsible for the transformation.
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Flowers
by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
"Flowers are beautiful to look at, but what do they do? They help new plants grow! Learn about different types of flowers, what they need to grow and bloom, and more. Colorful photos paired with fun illustrations help young readers explore the plentiful plants in their world"
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