BOOKS

Carried on the wind: It starts with a seed

Starting with a child’s sigh, this story takes readers around the world, from Alaska to Central America to Africa, and all the way back to where their journey began. With facts about nature woven throughout, this poetic depiction of chaos theory—or the butterfly effect—illustrates how everyone and everything in our world is, ultimately, connected.

the thing about love

From their first meeting, a kid and his dog become best friends. As the years go by, their bond grows deeper as they play games, go on adventures, learn new tricks, comfort each other, and celebrate milestones together.

But when it’s time to say goodbye, there’s heartache and empty spaces everywhere. Despite the sadness, love remembers . . . and never goes away.

The amazing African animal alphabet

This illustrated alphabet book showcases African animals and other objects that children will recognize.

The names of each animal have been carefully selected as common names in Southern Africa. Built into each illustration is a series of items or actions that begin with the featured letter of the alphabet. Children are encouraged to find all of the things that begin with each letter.

Solomon The Lion

Solomon is a young lion who just can’t fall asleep. He tries sleeping in a tree, like a bat, but that’s not quite right. He tries to snooze in a pond with the hippos, but that doesn’t work, either. Finally, Solomon realizes that it’s not where you sleep that matters, but who tucks you in at night.