Wander alongside the Bear & the Butterfly as they embark on a whimsical and thought-provoking journey. Delightfully vibrant and joyful illustrations bring our two protagonists to life as they navigate the ponderings that many of us have as humans. Their endearing dance within the realms of philosophy and spirituality remind us of the beauty around and within; that we are safe despite the storms that may arise in life, and that our imperfections are what makes us masterpieces.

It's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist!

“What was your favourite game when you were little?” Little Bear asks Mummy Bear. When she tells her it was chasing butterflies in Bluebell Meadow, Little Bear is intrigued, but it’s time for her nap. When a butterfly lands on her nose, she sets out to find Bluebell Meadow with the help of her animal friends. Chasing the butterflies and making daisy chains is so much fun she completely forgets the time! “I wish I could stay here forever,” she yawns, when a soft voice tells her to wake up. Could it all have been a dream?A gentle story about a little bear and the power of dreams, with a magical twist at the end. The stunning illustrations and heartwarming characters will make this book a special treat for bedtime reading. Author and Illustrator Information: Susan Quinn became a children’s librarian at 23. Her experiences as a mother and playing in a meadow full of bluebells as a child inspired her to write Little Bear and the Butterflies.

Little Beaver s search for a friend he thinks he hears across a pond is perfect for every child who's ever felt lonely."Children old enough to long for friends of their own will nestle right into this appealing story....Ideal for reading aloud at the beginning of the school year of during camp sessions, when there's a little bit of Little Beaver in every kid." -- "Booklist""Perfect for little ones at quiet-time or bedtime." -- "Publishers Weekly ""Enchanting." -- "The New York Times Book Review"

"Wild Ones is a tour through our environmental moment and the eccentric cultural history of people and wild animals in America that inflects it. With propulsive curiosity and searing wit, and without that easy moralizing and nature worship of environmental journalism's older guard, [Jon] Mooallem merges reportage, science, and history into a humane and endearing meditation on what it means to live in, and bring life into, a broken world."--Back cover.