In these seven books, Helen Frost and Rick Lieder invite children (and others!) to explore and learn more about the natural world.
“Sammy the Toucan” interviews Rick and Helen for the Indiana State Library.
The Mighty Pollinators
An introduction to the importance of pollen and pollinators–a beautiful book for all ages.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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“Your book is beautiful – from the photography to the poetry to the message about pollinator conservation – it all flows together like warm cherry pie with sweet whipped cream. I love it.
… It has a home right on my coffee table and has already become a conversation piece for my most prized guests, children AND adults.”
Timothy J. Gibb, entomologist
“A beautifully photographed, respectful tribute to pollinators.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Appended with additional information on pollen and pollinating, notes on observing pollinators, and suggestions to encourage this process, this makes a mighty fine introduction to this topic.”
—Booklist
“A first purchase for science and poetry collections, this is a wonderful way for young children to develop empathy through nature.”
“Starred Review from School Library Journal
Wait--and See
Observe a praying mantis–watch it closely and see what happens. What else do you see?
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Reviews and Honors
- A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
- “A reminder of the wonders we can see in nature if we slow down and pay attention.” Kirkus
Hello, I’m Here
Hello, I’m Here! exclaims a Sandhill Crane chick as it first discovers its brother and parents, and then the world.
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Honors and state lists
- Reviewed in Wall Street Journal
- Kirkus starred review
- NCTE Notable Poetry Book
- Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2019
- CCBC Choices 2020
- Indiana Author Awards Shortlist, 2020
Wake Up!
Wake Up!—it’s springtime, and the world is full of new life. Baby animals and their parents are wide awake. Are you?
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Honors and state lists
- NCTE Notable Picture Book
- Bank Street Best Book
- Kirkus starred review
Among a Thousand Fireflies
If you are very attentive Among a Thousand Fireflies, you may see how two fireflies flash their lights until they find each other.
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Honors and state lists
- Reviewed in the New York Times
- Starred reviews in Kirkus and SLJ
- Included in ILA Poetry Roundup
- SLJ National Poetry Month Recommendations
- Reviewed at “Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast”
Sweep Up the Sun
Sweep Up the Sun—look up and imagine you are a bird, swooping and soaring, then coming home to rest.
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Honors and state lists:
- NCTE Notable Poetry for Children
- Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year
- Nerdy Book club Award for Poetry
Step Gently Out
Step Gently Out into your own backyard, or closest city park, and look closely. You will find insects looking back at you.
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Honors and state lists:
- ALA Notable Book
- Nerdy Book Club Poetry Awards
- Kirkus Reviews Top 100 Children’s books of 2012
- Anita Silvey’s picks: Best of 2012, International Reading Association
- Bank Street College of Education: The Best Children’s Books of 2013, starred
- Finalist, Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award (Kansas)
- Texas 2 x 2 Reading List
- Finalist, Maine Chickadee Award
Looking for Gifts?
For graduation or for anyone setting out on a new venture:
Step Gently Out
Sweep Up the Sun
For engagement or wedding:
Among a Thousand Fireflies
For Easter or other springtime holidays:
Wake Up!
Hello, I’m Here!
To welcome a new baby:
Hello, I’m Here!
Special gifts for bird-lovers:
Sweep Up the Sun
Hello, I’m Here!