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61) Wildful
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the magic of the wilderness in this breathtaking graphic novel reminiscent of a modern-day The Secret Garden. Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable to leave the couch. So maybe that's why Poppy has started spending more time outside, taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighborhood. When Pepper leads Poppy through a hole in the fence, she finds a forgotten forest that's...
Series
Peculiar Woods volume 1
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Moving to a new town can be a scary experience, especially when all of your things begin to come alive! In this whimsical, thrilling new series, a lonely boy named Iggie forms an unlikely band of heroes to overcome adversity and discover the importance of true friendship. Nine-year-old Iggie is the new kid in the town of Peculiar Woods, and nothing about his new home is familiar. So how is he supposed to make friends when he's not allowed to talk...
Author
Series
Arlo Finch volume 1
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Arlo Finch moves to Pine Mountain, Colorado, he has no idea what's in store for him in this tiny town full of mystery and magic. When he joins the Rangers, Pine Mountain's version of the Boy Scouts, it leads him into adventures he never thought possible. Wilderness and magical powers collide throughout the beautiful, dense forest surrounding his new home, and as Arlo begins to learn the way of the Rangers, he also discovers courage, strength,...
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Kayla, a young girl, convinces her father to put away his cell phone during a stroll through the forest and enjoy a "forest bath," taking in all the sights and sounds around them. Includes a description of forest bathing and its benefits.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Baby Bear loves playing in the leaves in the autumn, but after his winter hibernation the piles of leaves are gone, and his mother explains that the forest needs time to do the work of decomposition--but the piles of leaves will return when autumn comes again. Includes author's note on ecology and the importance of leaf decomposition.
Author
Series
Forest friends volume 2
Publisher
Museyon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In the summer, Mayu returns to her grandparents' house and explores the forest with her friend Konta.
69) Treasure
Author
Publisher
Orca Books Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure."--
"When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious--and that all the best treasures are hard to find! As they explore the forest together, the pair learns that the most special treasures are not always...
Author
Series
Wild rescuers volume 4
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"After barely surviving the harsh tundra biome, Stacy has finally discovered the origins of the intelligent, playful wolves who've raised her. But will Stacy be able to decode a mysterious diary that may hold the keys to her future in the taiga? As she races against time to uncover the secrets buried within the diary's pages, Stacy and her pack set out on a new thrilling adventure across biomes. Will they beat the clock and make it to the farthest...
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