“Vibrant, jewel-tone artwork and simple texts are the hallmarks of these engaging introductions to the natural world… Upbeat and active early concept books for young explorers.” —School Library Journal

“With its companions, a sweet and cheery introduction to the seasons for the youngest readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

A native of Venezuela, Adela Pons is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Atlanta.

“Vibrant, jewel-tone artwork and simple texts are the hallmarks of these engaging introductions to the natural world… Upbeat and active early concept books for young explorers.” —School Library Journal

Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

A native of Venezuela, Adela Pons is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Atlanta.

“Sweet and attractive…” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Vibrant, jewel-tone artwork and simple texts are the hallmarks of these engaging introductions to the natural world… Upbeat and active early concept books for young explorers.” —School Library Journal

Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

A native of Venezuela, Adela Pons is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Atlanta.

“Vibrant… Pons brightens the snowy day with shades of purple, red, and blue in the children’s clothing and in lollipop like trees―which is particularly striking when set against the whiteness of snow.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Vibrant, jewel-tone artwork and simple texts are the hallmarks of these engaging introductions to the natural world… Upbeat and active early concept books for young explorers.” —School Library Journal

Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

A native of Venezuela, Adela Pons is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Atlanta.

Alabama Camellia Awards (Nominee, Grades K-1) ―Alabama Department of Education, 2014-2015

Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

John Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers’ Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration, working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, “Sesame Street,” and the Sunday Times. He lives in England. You can visit his website here.

“There’s plenty to pore over and savor; this title would germinate nicely in primary classrooms and sow curiosity in one-on-one sharing.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“It’s a thoroughly handsome book, suffused with calm.” ―Publishers Weekly

“A natural choice for curriculum connections.” ―Booklist

“From the elegant seed-full endpapers to the carefully selected font, this is a lovely introduction to the modes of seed dispersal” ―School Library Journal

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“Wendy Anderson Halperin’s pencil and watercolor illustrations are the book’s carrying force, showing the small finenesses of the natural world.” ―Chicago Tribune

“The sumptuous illustrations by Wendy Anderson convey the richness and profusion of wild plantings” ―Los Angeles Times

“Wendy Anderson Halperin’s lovely, muted illustrations match Galbraith’s poetic lines” ―Seattle Times Sunday

“In this lyrical picture book, text and illustrations combine to demonstrate the many ways seeds are distributed—by weather, water, people, animals and the plants themselves” ―Midwest Book Review

“This lovely and poetic picture book by Kathryn O. Galbraith demonstrates for young readers the many methods of seed dispersal at work on the planet… Endpapers are also beautifully illustrated, featuring examples of many types of seeds” ―Parents’ Choice

“When you hold this lovely, large picture book you are immediately captivated by the illustrations reminiscent of an earlier gentler time when the illustrations of children’s books were lovely, soft, gentle, and fine-tuned… The finely crafted text and story line that Kathryn O. Galbraith uses to tell in a simple yet powerful way the wonderful seeding of the world around us in nature by nature.” ―Chat with Vera

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Parents’ Choice Gold Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2011

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children’s Book Council, 2012

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2012

Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for Children’s Literature ―Northland College, 2012

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Growing Good Kids – Excellence in Children’s Literature Book Awards ―Junior Master Gardener and American Horticultural Society, 2012

Cybils (Finalist, Nonfiction Picture Books) ―Cybils, 2011

Librarians’ Choices ―Librarians’ Choices, 2011

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association, 2012

Cook Prize (Shortlist) ―Bank Street College of Education Children’s Book Committee, 2012

Green Earth Book Award (Shortlist, Picture Book) ―Newton Marasco Foundation, 2012

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2012

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Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

Wendy Anderson Halperin is the illustrator of over twenty-five books, including Thank You, God, For Everything and Turn! Turn! Turn! She also created the award-winning project “Drawing Children into Reading.” She lives in Michigan. You can visit her website here.

“An attractive introduction to the celebration of Arbor Day.” ―Booklist

“Moore’s gentle pencil and watercolors lend a classic storybook feel to the story” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Galbraith’s poetic text and Moore’s soft watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations recreate those spring days on the prairie when planting trees was a cause for celebration.” ―School Library Journal

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“Young readers not quite ready for the “Little House” series may enjoy this gentle story.” ―Star Tribune

“Moore’s illustrations are soft and wispy, perfect for growing trees and communities.” ―The Sunday Eagle

“A lovely story” ―The Sunday Chronicle

“Warm, inviting illustrations blend with this charming story…” ―“Books to Borrow, Books to Buy”

“In this wonderful picture book, the author and illustrator tell the story of how a small prairie town starts a tree planting tradition. The author and Illustrator beautifully capture the pride that the townsfolk have in their trees, and the pleasure those trees give to people for generations to come.” ―Through the Looking Glass

“The muted, watercolor and colored pencil illustrations have a primitive and homelike quality that nicely complements the text.” ―New Jersey State Library Youth Services

“Pleasant story and engaging illustrations…” ―Rutgers University Project: EconKids

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Parents’ Choice Approved Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2010

CCBC Choices (Seasons and Celebrations) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2011

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2011

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2011

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Golden Sower Award (Nominee, Primary) ―Nebraska Library Association, 2013-2014

Prairie Bud Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―SD Library Association, SD Reading Council, SD State Library, SD Elementary School Principals, 2012-2013

Spur Awards (Finalist, Storyteller Award) ―Western Writers of America, 2011

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Kathryn O. Galbraith is an award-winning children’s book author with more than a dozen picture books to her credit. She taught writing for children at the University of Washington. You can visit her website here.

Cyd Moore has illustrated more than 40 books, including What Do Parents Do? (When You’re Not Home); Arbor Day Square; the popular I Love You, Stinky Face series; and Willow, which was included in Oprah’s Book Club 2010 Kids’ Reading List: 6 to 9 Years. Originally from Georgia, she now lives in Michigan. You can visit her website here.