HOW TO MAKE A MOUNTAIN
In Just 9 Simple Steps and Only 100 Million Years!
Author: Amy Huntington
“Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today!
From rock to mature mountain in nine steps—and millions of years! An engaging raccoon narrator, a companion woodpecker, and a girl with medium brown skin and puffy ponytails guide readers on a challenging mountain-making journey. A useful, engaging, and clearly delineated distillation of a complex geological process. “
(Informational picture book. 5-8)
– Kirkus
“Under the breezy tutelage and encouragement of an unseen narrator, a young girl creates a splendidly sculpted mountain, alive with flora and fauna and equally well-suited for hiking or for quiet contemplation. . . . Solid organization, fascinating backmatter, and Huntington’s running commentary on the mechanics of earth science make this a perfect fit for curricular use, and the understated humor will appeal to middle graders who enjoy, and perhaps even need, memorable visuals to complement informational text.”
— The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Lemon’s pencil, gouache, and digital art runs with the premise, bringing an on-the-fly quality to the massive forces at work while conveying the indomitable will and enthusiasm of a kid on a mission. A strong message of stewardship and a glossary of terms round out this presentation of basic earth science and geology concepts.”
— Publisher’s Weekly
A Junior Library Guild (JLG) selection, 2021
Foreign Editions Available:
– Korean | JEI Corporation
– Simplified Chinese | TrustBridge Global Media
– Complex Chinese | Ecus Publishing House
What John Marco Saw
Written by Annie Barrows
John Marco is small. And everyone around him is busy. Too busy to listen to John Marco.
John Marco is busy, too—noticing the world around him. Maybe everyone should slow down and listen to John Marco. If they do, they might discover some pretty amazing things. They just need to pay attention. Like John Marco does.
Bestselling author Annie Barrows has a singular talent for creating stories that speak directly to young readers. Here, in her first picture book, she celebrates the importance of slowing down as she reminds us that sometimes the smallest people have the biggest things to say.
Emma and Muse
Written and illustrated by Nancy Lemon
Emma loves art, and everything she crafts is inspired by her scruffy dog, Muse. But creativity soon goes awry when Muse alters Emma’s latest masterpiece; Emma is furious and Muse flees the scene. With no Muse in sight, Emma loses her creative spark and best friend. What will it take to win back her beloved Muse?
