Animals and nature add wonder to daily life. First Steps, First Snow connects young readers to nature, nocturnal animals, and fosters mindfulness. Whether it's changing seasons, changing scenes, or observing wildlife, nature adds wonder to our lives. First Steps, First Snow (based on a true story) describes a magical walk in the woods on a winter night. The poem guides readers on the walk and encourages the observation of nature. Watercolor illustrations show nocturnal animals that live in forests. At the end, the two children and the animals are all snug and sound asleep--a perfect bedtime story for readers of all ages.

A boy's love for the sea and marine animals spurs him to quiet bravery--and a transformative first experience--in a story that will resonate with young ocean lovers. Aaron lives by the ocean with his sister, Angel, and his mom and dad, who are Ocean Guardians. He loves the smell of the air, the colors of the water, the sound of the waves, and the feel of sand between his toes. But unlike his sister, who dives into the waves all day long, Aaron shies away from putting his head in the water. How can he ever fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins and whales? One day, as his family does beach cleanup after a storm, they come upon a stranded octopus. As Aaron helps his father with the rescue, he finds himself following the octopus underwater to watch it swim away. He did it! With warm illustrations and a gentle text, Ken Wilson-Max shows how environmental stewardship and empathy for the world's animals can infuse us with unexpected bravery.

By closely examining the tiniest details of a tree, a beach, and a log, the author takes readers on a riveting tour of some of the most fascinating little mysteries to be uncovered in the outdoors.

Would life be fun without water? It would not! Pools for lap swimming, ponds for row boating, Lazy rivers for paddling and floating, Canoe in a creek, sail on the blue sea, And on a big lake stand on one ski. Snorkel in the ocean, what's down in the deep? Jump in and splash from a cliff so steep! Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many way that water is essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of water - and the environmental danger to water posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well. Kids will view the many forms of water in our lives and will view it in a whole new light after going on an aquatic eco-tour in this gorgeous poem about water. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.

Big Bear and Little Bear decide to go fishing together. First they need the right attire, poles in a red wagon, a basket of freshly-baked scones, and a good book to read. It's unclear how much real fishing will get done today, but one thing's for sure: there will be a cozy nap in the hammock at the end.

The captivating story of how the Blue Camas, a flower that has been cultivated on Canada's west coast since time immemorial, came to symbolize the meeting of two contrasting ways of life and the perseverance of traditional knowledge against all odds.

Join a mother-to-be and her daughter in award-winning author Sheryl McFarlaneand illustratorLaurel Aylesworth's The Blue Canoe, an enchanting picture book adventure filled with love, reassurance, and cherished connections, discovering the wonders of nature while embracing the arrival of a new baby. Every cabin day is a paddle-on-the-lake day. You'll be paddling with us too, coming-soon baby. Mom and me and you in our blue canoe. A mother and daughter spend the day on the lake, admiring the local flora and fauna and considering the way their paddling routine might change when a new baby arrives. For nature lovers with a growing family, The Blue Canoe is a poignant picture book conversation that gently addresses a child's natural worries about shifting family dynamics while celebrating the unchangeable bond between mother and child. The details of the animal families they encounter bolster the child's confidence and reinforce the mother's loving reassurance that even though a new baby will bring change, some things are as reliable as the sunrise.

See below for English description. Les arbres ondulent, le ciel gronde et la pluie arrive! Découvrez les aventures d'une fillette et de son chien sous la pluie. Des bottes en caoutchouc, des parapluies colorés et des flaques séduisantes les accompagnent! Mais le plaisir ne s'arrête pas là! Il y a aussi plein de choses à faire une fois à la maison, au chaud et bien installés. Que se passe-t-il après la tempête? Cet album coloré, au texte lyrique et aux douces illustrations transporte les lecteurs d'un jour de pluie vers un soleil radieux. Trees are billowing, the sky is rumbling, and rain is coming! Follow a girl and her dog as they delight in a wet adventure full of rubber boots, colourful umbrellas, and inviting puddles. The fun doesn't end there - there's so much to do once warm and cozy inside. What will happen after the storm? This colourful picture book with lyrical prose and soft illustrations brings readers on a journey from rain to shining sun. Original title: Hello, Rain!