Winter in the Forest

<p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Winter in the Forest </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>is the second in a series of seasonal picture books for pre-K and early elementary children. It's about the natural world in particular the deciduous forest of the American Northeast. This book depicts the cold stillness of winter and adaptations that plants and animals make during this long dark time. The three primary themes are snow and cold long dark nights and dormancy. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The language of these books is lyrical the images are entrancing and sometimes humorous but always realistic - think field guides for 3- to 8-year-olds. There is a tracking activity in back for young readers who go out in the snow.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Children will learn the names and habits of forest animals and plants so that they can recognize them in natural settings. These books engage children's innate curiosity and connection to the living world so that they can learn complex principals in simple age- appropriate language.</span></p><p><br></p>