The Moon Over Stars by Dianna Hutts Aston, Jerry PinkneyIn July 1969, the world witnessed an awe inspiring historical achievement when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon. For the young protagonist of this lyrical and hopeful picture book, that landing is something that inspires her to make one giant step toward all of the possibilities that life has to offer. Caldecott Honor winning painter Jerry Pinkney and the poetic Dianna Hutts Aston create a moving tribute

Flying Lessons -- 6

Written originally for those elementary school teachers who knew little of common plants and animals

she visits many different countries where she researches the architecture and costumes that appear in her work

-- A chapter on providing nestboxes for bluebirds

including gorgeous photography of significant gardens all over the world and art featuring plants and gardens from throughout history

Year published:  2005

dragonflies

the little fairy

light and soft colors to track nature's transformation of the old oak tree during a single year in an innocent style reminiscent of Barbara Cooney

Neatly constructed and nicely pitched

and cultural symbols

Wesley shows us the Way of the Owl -- the way to God and grace