01/19 - 01/23
Told through exuberant rhyme, a group of children shows the step-by-step process of how America's favorite snack comes about. Beginning with the planting of seeds, the cycle moves through the caring for the plant (watering and weeding), all the way to its harvest.
Written by Cynthia Schumerth
Illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles
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Sleeping Bear Press
March 15, 2021
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ISBN 13:978-1-53411-042-7
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A spirited rhyming ode to popcorn and the fun it brings to all. While each line of text rarely strays from seven or eight syllables, there is great synergy between words and pictures, making it hard to sit still while turning the pages.---Kirkus Review
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01/19 - 01/23
Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom. Young readers are taken through each important step, beginning with planting in the spring and ending with harvesting in the fall. Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders and joys of gardening to life. Back matter includes information about seeds.
Written by Cynthia Schumerth
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
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Sleeping Bear Press
March 15, 2021
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ISBN 13:978-1-53411-042-7
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​Evergreen encouragement for young gardeners in the making.---Kirkus Review
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When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping.
From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there’s an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it’s time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night’s outdoor adventure.
Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders of the nocturnal natural world to life. Back matter includes information about the celestial objects and the nocturnal creatures featured throughout the book, as well as an explanation of light pollution and how it affects wildlife.
Written by Cynthia Schumerth
Illustrated by Sheryl Murray
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Published by Sleeping Bear Press
April 1, 2025
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ISBN 13 978-1-15343367
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