Pops with strong feeling and riveting art -Kirkus Reviews
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The team behind the acclaimed book Caves returns with an enticing exploration of one of the most explosive wonders on the planet -- Volcanoes!
A rumble. A tremble. A grumble. Growing, growling, getting hot. When will it... POP?! Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads children on an adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, Beckerman guides readers with dramatic, poetic language. Nonfiction text on every page allows for deeper understanding of the topic. Illustrator Kalen Chock's stunning illustrations have been praised as "atmospheric" and "striking," and readers will be delighted as each page brings a new surprise. Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, additional information on the types of volcanic eruptions and the questions volcanologists are trying to answer, and additional facts. Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Texas Library Association Bluebonnet Award List 2025/26 2024 Seattle Public Library Staff Favorites: Children's Nonfiction 2025 DC Capitol Choices List Selection Ages 6-9 2025 Maryland Library Assoc. Blue Crab Young Reader Award: Transitional Non-fiction 2026 Washington State Library Towner Award List 2025 Children's Book Council Awards: Librarians Favorite K-2 ..a great job of engaging kids as it explores volcanoes' majesty and mysteries...[with] an overall tone of respectful awe -Booklist
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An immersive, much-needed reminder that nature is all around us, if we only look. -Kirkus Reviews
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From a dynamic author and illustrator team, a picture book about connecting to nature and with each other on a path across the city, from a park to the beach
Follow along as families from all over the city set out and connect on a trail that begins inland and winds its way through diverse neighborhoods, city playgrounds and parks, up and down open-space hills, past piñata parties and food trucks, downtown buildings, movie-studio rainbows, and public art murals—all the way to the beach at dusk, where they meet around a bonfire, next to a sparkling Ferris wheel on a pier. Inspired by a real city trail called Park to Playa in Los Angeles, From Park to Playa includes back matter not only about the real path, but about finding your path where you live. Nature is just outside the door and free and accessible to all, even if you live in the middle of a major city.
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A beautiful and informative title for a sense-of-wonder storytime. -Kirkus Reviews
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Would-be spelunkers and those who would never consider a trip into a cave have the potential to be launched on a lifelong journey of discovery into the amazing world of caves as depicted in this excellent title. Highly recommended for all library collections. -School Library Journal starred review
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A dreamy tribute to summer days—and sea life and the spaces in-between. -Kirkus Reviews
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