Take Command Captain Farragut!

Take Command, Captain Farragut! by Peter and Connie Roop.

I have yet to read a book by this husband and wife team that I did not like. Always a good story and always something interesting to learn. In this short biography we learn about Captain Farragut's younger days as a midshipman in the US Navy during the War of 1812. He was 10 years old at the time. Written as letters to his father while he is imprisoned, he relates his exploits as sea and with his shipmates as he struggles to gain their confidence and gain his courage.

Monet's Impressions

Monet's Impressions Words and Pictures by Claude Monet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

In this lovely picture book, a full-spread picture of a Monet's painting is opposite simple words that describe the picture as well as Impressionistic painting. These short phrases are culled from Monet's letters to family and friends. For example, the words "setting gloriously" (referring to the sun) are opposite a stunning picture of a sunset. The last pages identify where the painting is located, what type of painting, when painted, etc. A great way to introduce young children and even older children to beautiful art.

Green, seeing Green All Around Us

Green: Seeing Green All Around Us (Colors) by Sarah L. Schuette.

This is part of a series of books about colors. Ideal for very young children, it contains eye-popping visuals and a simple text for wiggly children to easily follow along. The choice of visuals offers interesting conversation starters.

Bumpety Bump!

Bumpety Bump! by Pat Hutchins.

If you are getting impatient to begin your gardening, this colorful picture book will get little people into the spirit. A little red hen follows a young boy as he goes bumpety bump in his grandfather's wheelbarrow as they go around the garden picking ripe fruits and vegetables until the end when they follow the little red hen into the barn for a pleasant surprise.

You will find more books about gardening here: Garden Books