Books like Count Down to Fall (Arbordale Collection)
Award winning
Inside In: X-Rays of Nature's Hidden World
Jan Paul Schutten, Arie van't Riet, 2021
136 pages
Why to read
Illustrations reveal hidden wonders in natural world.
Encourages curiosity and scientific exploration.
Supports development of observation and inference skills.
Engaging and educational content for young readers.

Inside In: X-Rays of Nature's Hidden World
Jan Paul Schutten, Arie van't Riet, 2021
Award winning
The Sounds of Autumn: A Fun Fall Book for Kids
Mandy Fender, 2023
34 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of fall through vibrant illustrations.
Engages young minds with the sounds of the season.
Encourages auditory learning and sensory development.
Ideal for shared reading in cozy autumn settings.

The Sounds of Autumn: A Fun Fall Book for Kids
Mandy Fender, 2023
Award winning
Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores local adventures with captivating stories.
Features characters displaying resilience and creativity.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of surroundings.
Ideal for enhancing geographic and social awareness.

Small Places, Close to Home
Deborah Hopkinson, 2023
Award winning
The Bacteria Book: Gross Germs, Vile Viruses and Funky Fungi
Steve Mould, 2024
72 pages
Why to read
Explores intriguing world of microbes in an engaging way.
Fosters curiosity and scientific understanding in young readers.
Vivid illustrations complement fascinating microbial facts.
Encourages hygiene awareness with fun, interactive content.

The Bacteria Book: Gross Germs, Vile Viruses and Funky Fungi
Steve Mould, 2024
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey in the Arctic stimulates imagination.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social development.
Introduces scientific concepts, fostering curiosity.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging narrative.

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
Chloe Savage, 2022
Award winning
Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters
Robin Jacobs, 2020
72 pages
Why to read
Explains natural disasters in a kid-friendly, engaging manner.
Encourages curiosity about science and the natural world.
Supports development of critical thinking and understanding.
Ideal for shared reading experience, enhancing family bonds.

Earth Shattering Events: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters
Robin Jacobs, 2020
Award winning
Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story
Sean Taylor, Alex Morss, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative on animal's winter survival strategies.
Enhances knowledge of seasonal changes and animal behavior.
Supports understanding of nature's cycles through storytelling.
Encourages curiosity and learning in young readers.
