She Heard the Birds Torn-paper collage illustrations grace this picture book biography of the woman who taught the world to bird-watch, and not bird-hunt for feathers on a hat. Inspiring reading for your budding scientist.
I’m Trying to Love Rocks This is a playful beginners geology picture book, with lots of great information delivered with humor and enthusiasm. I especially like the endpapers, which change from front to back, be sure to check them out.
A Voice for the Everglades A lovely picture book about an inspiring and determined environmentalist, who helped establish the Everglades National Park.
Her Name Was Mary Katharine Great biography about the only printer willing to print our nation’s most important historical document. This story covers women’s history in Revolutionary War times and some about the job of being a moveable type printer.
I Am Mozart, Too The story of Mozart’s sister, who’s own musical genius was eclipsed by her younger brother. It’s both inspiring and sad for what was lost by the lack of recognition for women in the 18th century.
The Thief Lord A group of rogue orphans are on the run from a nasty detective. An action-packed adventure story with a huge mystery!
The Thickety Her mother was killed for being a witch, but now she is showing symptoms herself. Can she keep her powers hidden? But how can she do that when the dark forest is calling her name… This book is terrifying in the best way!
The Secret Horses of Briar Hill A young girl with tubercuosous gets sent to a hospital during WWII. Everyone thinks she is losing her mind when she claims to see big horses with wings around the hospital. Are the horses real? Or just her imagination? This book is very special and dear to my heart.
Juniper The prequel to Wise Child. Set in a fantastical countryside long ago, discover magic and adventure!
