Juvenile Fiction, Nature & The Natural World
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The Palm Tree and The Storm
by Suzette Smith
The Palm Tree is just a palm tree. There’s nothing special about her. Nobody sits under her for shade, or climbs up her branches. She doesn’t even have any branches! But when a storm rolls in and wild winds and pounding rain batter the shore, the ...
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The Little Philosophers and the Tree of Knowledge
by Juel Maerz
When two curious friends venture outside to picnic and ponder, they visit a Tree of Knowledge, to ask an important question about knowledge itself. The Tree gently guides them on a journey of self-enlightenment. The two children learn that ...
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Pepe and his Spider Monkey
by Linda A. Martin
“Pepe and his Spider Monkey”... is another interesting, educational and entertaining short story told through the eyes of children. That takes place off the coast of Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. It will benefit the young readers and inspire ...
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Alfie and Reid
A Fine Partnership Indeed by Stephen Thornton
Alfie and Reid: A Fine Partnership Indeed is a fun children’s story written in verse and wonderfully illustrated to delight readers both young and old. A timid mouse finds himself beholden to the will of a curious lion. If Alfie can overcome his ...
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Tillsonbugger Adventures
The Swarm that Swarmed by Fernanda Lazzaro
Join twins Vivian and Fil, along with best friend Tia, on their first day of summer break. What happens when they discover runaway bees? See how the threesome get into mischief, not save the day, and learn a few sticky lessons along the way.
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Sylvia's Secret Science Society
by Sylvia M. Garrett
It all starts with a single question and the desire to learn a thrilling new lesson! Sylvia's mom works from home and when Sylvia claims she’s bored, her mom encourages her to find ways to entertain herself by exploring the world around her. Join ...
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Terrance the Tomato
by Julia M. Barkley
A note from the author: Terrance is a tomato that grew in our garden last year. He came from a six pack of heirloom tomatoes that we bought at a local greenhouse. He was a knife stroke away from becoming salsa when I realized he had a face! His ...
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Skoot Smells Something Funny
An Urban Animal Tale by Kay Perry Durbin
Life for Skoot is a little lonely in the urban forest. After all, who wants to be friends with a skunk? But one morning Skoot awakens to smell something funny. He sets off on a surprising journey that leads him to someone who wants to be his ...
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Itsy-Bitsy's Science Adventure
by J.Douglas
When Itsy-Bitsy goes for a walk, it becomes a science adventure. Along the way, Itsy discovers what type of animal each of his new friends is … and has a great day, even when his feet get cold! Join Itsy and his new friends as they learn how they ...
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Pepe and the tortugas
by Linda A.Martin
"Pepe and the Tortugas"...is an interesting simple, educational short story told through the eyes of children that will help bring awareness to saving the sea turtles off the coast of Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula. The young readers learn how ...
