This beautifully illustrated book will introduce children to the joys of nature, and show them what wonderful secrets are revealed if you just look a little closer. By holding a light behind each page, children can see the creatures who make a tree their home, from the worms who live among the roots to the birds who nest high up in the branches. The clever 'see-through' reading technique creates an experience of interactive learning, showing both the surface and what is hidden underneath at the same time.
Although this book does not discuss much about the farming industry or its growing apples, grapes, or other products, the book sets the foundation for future readings with mystery overtones. The main characters in the book are two boys.
Leaving his mother and two sisters at the cemetery to make their way to heaven, five-year-old Francis Fleming walks behind his grieving Da to their Brooklyn walk-up.
Award-winning illustrator Éric Battut has created a charming picture book that will delight-and teach-children.
Homeowner's Guide to Training & Pruning Apple Trees is a step-by-step guide for training your young apple tree, from planting and the early years, to maturity, with the goal to develop and maintain the ideal "Christmas tree" shape.
Living in Ireland during the time of the war was often frightening. Several mysterious things occur there. And then, there is the girl who works in the Hungry Hound Caf across the street. Francis is learning and growing.
Get a close-up view of the life of an apple tree.
Originally published over twenty years ago, and out of print since 1998, Sleeping Bear Press is proud to bring this beloved Christmas tale to a whole new audience.
Simple text introduces readers to the science behind rainbows. Including why rainbows occur and what they are made of.
' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured the mystery in one sitting. Highly recommend this series.' NetGalley reviewer 'Like coming home. I loved the atmosphere.
Amongst these is Lt. Benjamin Braddock, survivor of the massacre that ended the war, and begrudgingly ready to return to a world that, well, doesn't seem to need him any more than it did in peacetime.