Stella and her little brother, Sam, embark on an adventurous day in the forest, where they explore the outdoor world together and discover the joys of nature.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.

Text and photographs look at different shapes in nature.

The moon, wind, rain, and a variety of animals celebrate the special occasion that is the birth of a child.

Polly's grandparents teach her about the magic of nature by showing her how a seed can be transformed into something warm to wear.

Two children walk through their town, greeting the elements of nature that they meet and noting how the environment is changing from autumn to winter.

Word of the arrival of spring spreads from earth to worm to seed to lady bug and on through the natural world to a sleeping family, until everyone is dancing in celebration.

Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.

"Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for a good place to live. And they each want something different. Every time they find what seems like the perfect spot, they soon discover it's underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. How will these four friends ever find a good place?" --

"The bond between two trees, Apple and Magnolia, takes center stage in this picture book that explores the power of unlikely friendships and that includes an author's note that further explores how trees communicate"--