An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan

The UGLY DUCKLING

Children's Books

Locker, Thomas

Mayer, Marianna

Andersen, H.C.

Literature & Fiction

Simon&Schuster Children's Publishing

A tree stands on a hill by a river. As the sky changes, so does the tree, its branches filling with clouds, stars, snow, birds, mists, and the golden spring sun. One tree can mean many things.
Thomas Locker's lyrical text records the changes in the tree's world just as simply as a child might observe them, and his magnificent paintings crystallize the natural phenomena that embellish the tree on each page. Questions at the bottom of each page lead to a unique discussion in the back of the book, where art and science are intertwined, and further depth is added to the wonder of Sky Tree.

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art

Arts, Music & Photography

Harpercollins

A tall tree that stands on a hill by a river reflects the sky above it throughout the year, from snow-covered branches on a winter day to wind-whipped limbs during a storm and bird-filled, colorful foliage in autumn.

Christiansen, Candace

Beautifully warm full-color paintings highlight a tale about Mike and Sarah, who try to help their family farm survive some lean times by raising pumpkins and flowers, but still they need more money. Reprint.

Family Farm (Picture Puffins)

Puffin

In this vividly drawn picture book by award-winning author, two young boys explore with their grandfather to discover where the river begins. “Here is truly a beautiful book.”—The New York Times Book Review

Where the River Begins (Picture Puffins)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Puffin Books

Sailing With the Wind

A young girl discovers the ocean's majestic character when she joins her uncle on a sailing trip.

Sailing with the Wind

A talented young artist, commanded to paint the king's courtiers, all of whom wish to be portrayed with improved appearances, struggles with his sense of integrity which demands honest portraiture.

The Young Artist (Picture Puffins)

Grandfather brings home a fearful mare to breed, hoping that his grandsons can teach her to trust people again

The Mare on the Hill (Picture Puffins)

Animals

A young boy, Running Dear, and his small Native American tribe struggle to preserve their land while holding onto their traditional way of life in a turbulent modern world. Reprint.

The Land of Gray Wolf (Picture Puffins)

From a gentle mountain pond to a raging waterfall or from a silent ocean mist to a sparkling rainbow, dramatic text and paintings give water voice and substance in this tribute to water in all its glorious forms. Inspiring and informative, Water Dance is a poetic introduction to one of nature’s most basic elements. Scientific facts about water and its role in our lives are included. “Thirteen lushly romantic oil paintings, accompanied by spare, poetic text, offer viewers a sensuous introduction to the water cycle.”--The Bulletin

Water Dance

HMH Books for Young Readers

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Books by Locker, Thomas

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The UGLY DUCKLING

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art

Family Farm (Picture Puffins)

Where the River Begins (Picture Puffins)

Sailing with the Wind

The Young Artist (Picture Puffins)

The Mare on the Hill (Picture Puffins)

The Land of Gray Wolf (Picture Puffins)

Water Dance