4 stars A beautiful collection of poetry celebrating the beauty of gardens, flowers, nature, and the seasons. While the collection focuses on gardens and nature, themes of death and love are also mixed in, rounding out the reading experience. The majority of the poets included are American as well as a few European poets and…
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by Mary Kay Carson Illustrated by John D. Dawson 5 stars Wow! A fantastic read for learning about plants and fungi. This is such a great resource. It covers a lot of ground. The book opens with basics about plants and plant spotting. It includes sections on trees and shrubs, wildflowers (including grasses and sedges),…
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4 stars Beautiful in its simplicity. Portis wonderfully captures the life cycle of a sunflower in this colorful picture book. Follow a seed through each step of development, highlighting the elements needed for growth – soil, sunlight, water, and air, as the cycle repeats itself. Short, simple phrases on each page cover each step. Lovely,…
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