Real cowboys are gentle, patient, and creative as they move hundreds of cattle, make camp, and dream under the stars.

"While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody"--Title verso page.

A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can...

On the day the penguin discovered the person, everything changed. The person was happy to see the penguin, and showed it how to roast marshmallows by the fire. When it was time for the penguin to go, she gave it her favorite roasting stick and a warm hug goodbye. Once the penguin showed its penguin friends how to roast marshmallows, they all wanted a turn. It was wonderful...until it wasn't. You see, the trouble with penguins is that they don't always...

Can Mr. Narwhal help an angry Angelfish manage her emotions?

"When Starfish is scared to try something new, she misses out on having fun with her friends"--

The Little Pinecone wants nothing more than to stay where she is, playing in the wind all day long at the top of Mother Tree. She continues to see all that happens to her sister pinecones and begins to imagine what could happen to her. This simple and charming story, crafted by Ella Syfers Schenck and retold by Chris Bauman, is a coming-of-age parable. The Little Pinecone reminds us to have hope and to continue learning who we are and what we want...

"Faced with moving away from his beloved river in the country, Martin discovers it is possible to make a meaningful connection to nature in the city, too, and find ways to accept changes beyond his control. Martin loves to play by the river near his house. He watches the great blue herons and looks for crayfish and otters. He builds forts and lies in the tall grass near the water. But one day Martin's parents tell him they have to move away, to the...

"Let's hear it for the day, you all!  With heartfelt feeling and joy, a kid gives kudos adn kisses, hugs and high fives, shout-outs and simple thanks to everyday wonders in this sweet ode to slowing down, being present, and paying attention to the world around us" --

Mademoiselle Hugh est une jeune institutrice pas ordinaire qui effectue des remplacements dans les écoles primaires. Elle arrive dès la rentrée dans l'école de Manon qu'elle ne connaît pas et aborde son CM2. D'abord intrigués puis subjugués par l'enseignement original sur fond de spiritualité de leur maîtresse, Manon et les élèves de sa classe ont accès à de nouvelles connaissances qui les font parfois réagir mais toujours réfléchir....