The Green Mother Goose: Saving the World One Rhyme at a Time


David R. Davis - 2011
    In these delightful “recycled” rhymes, Old Mother Hubbard shops with cloth grocery bags; Old King Coal is a better old soul, working to keep our skies smoke-free; and Hickety, Pickety is now a cage-free hen!Carin Berger's stunning and whimsical eco-friendly collages are created from ticket stubs, newspapers, and other reused items. Key Selling Points:Perfect for Earth Day promotionsThis eco-friendly book is printed on recycled paper with agri-based inks, with art made from creatively recycled materialsAward-winning creative team whose books have appeared on many “Best Children's Books” state lists About the Authors:JAN PECK is the author of many books for young readers, including The Giant Carrot, named to four state master lists and to the Bank Street College “Best Children's Books of the Year” list, among others. Jan lives in FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Learn more at www.janpeck.com. DAVID DAVIS has written more than a dozen picture books. Jazz Cats and Ten Redneck Babies were both named to the Children's Choice Top 100 list. David lives in FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Find out more at www.davidrdavis.com. About the illustratorCARIN BERGER is a designer, illustrator, and author of many acclaimed children's books. Her intricate cut paper collages are made from any scraps and odds and ends that she can find and reuse. Carin divides her time between NEW YORK CITY and rural VERMONT. Find out more at www.carinberger.com.

All the Water in the World


George Ella Lyon - 2011
    A lively and inspiring poem weaves together facts about water and the need for water conservation.

Mama, Do You Love Me?


Barbara M. Joosse - 1991
    How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The lyrical text introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture, while at the same time showing that the special love that exists between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place. The story is beautifully complemented by graphically stunning illustrations that are filled with such exciting animals as whales, wolves, puffins, and sled dogs. This tender and reassuring book is one that both parents and children will turn to again and again.• Set in a captivating and unusual Arctic setting• Includes a carefully researched glossary provides additional information on Arctic lifeFans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Goodnight Moon, and Guess How Much I Love You will love this book. This book is a great read for:• Toddlers and young children• Families interested in different cultures• Parents• Librarians