Books with author Connie McLennan

It's common knowledge that coast redwoods are tall, tall trees. In fact, they are the tallest trees in the world. What most people don't know is that there is a whole other forest growing high in the canopy of a redwood forest. This adaptation of The House That Jack Built climbs into this secret, hidden habitat full of all kinds of plants and animals that call this forest home.

It’s common knowledge that coast redwoods are tall, tall trees. In fact, they are the tallest trees in the world. What most people don’t know is that there is a whole other forest growing high in the canopy of a redwood forest. This adaptation of The House That Jack Built climbs into this secret, hidden habitat full of all kinds of plants and animals that call this forest home.

What's in the tops of Earth's tallest trees? The Forest in the Trees introduces young readers to a world within the world of the majestic coast redwoods--a green ocean filled with plants and animals living on branches hundreds of feet above the ground. This second lofty forest is home to other species of trees and shrubs, fern mats "soggy and heavy," Humboldt flying squirrels, and sow bugs and pill bugs, "the only crustaceans that live on land." Informative sidebars accompany a cumulative verse, and vivid illustrations reveal a hidden habitat most human eyes have never seen.

"Springtime is here. There is work to be done, as animal parents make nests for their young. Using pebbles, or woodchips, even mud, spit, and leaves-many creatures make nests…Whose nests are these?" So begins this spirited, rhyming, picture book that describes in riddle-form the many types of nests animals make, from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the imposing sea turtle. "There are mammals and reptiles and insects who nest. Birds, too, build unique nests that suit them the best. Some nests provide shelter, and some are for show, but the best nests are those in which young babies grow!"This enhanced edition includes read-along, animations, and bird sounds to bring this story to life. There's even a matching game at the end of the book to test your nest knowledge!

"Springtime is here. There is work to be done, as animal parents make nests for their young. Using pebbles, or woodchips, even mud, spit, and leaves-many creatures make nests…Whose nests are these?" So begins this spirited, rhyming, picture book that describes in riddle-form the many types of nests animals make, from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the imposing sea turtle. "There are mammals and reptiles and insects who nest. Birds, too, build unique nests that suit them the best. Some nests provide shelter, and some are for show, but the best nests are those in which young babies grow!"

What if Jack and Jill had been playing on a nice soft sand dune instead of that treacherous hill? And suppose Mary's pet wasn't really a lamb. What if Mary had a little . . . clam? Those questions — and more — are gleefully answered in Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls. This collection retells Mother Goose rhymes and celebrates America’s coastlines and waterways — from sea to shining sea. Young readers will meet playful pelicans, seagulls and otters. They’ll ride wild island ponies, meet pirates, and hopefully, they’ll learn the important difference between “orca” and “okra.” With clever twists on old standards, Mother Osprey is a salute to sea breezes, sand, and just plain silliness.SIBA 2010 Book Award Nominee, 2010 Florida Publishers Association President’s Book Award Winner: Silver Reviewed by: School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Reading to Know4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book’s homepageeBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

What if Jack and Jill had been playing on a nice soft sand dune instead of that treacherous hill? And suppose Mary's pet wasn't really a lamb. What if Mary had a little . . . clam? Those questions and more are gleefully answered in Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls. This collection retells Mother Goose rhymes and celebrates America s coastlines and waterways from sea to shining sea. Young readers will meet playful pelicans, seagulls and otters. They ll ride wild island ponies, meet pirates, and hopefully, they ll learn the important difference between orca and okra. With clever twists on old standards, Mother Osprey is a salute to sea breezes, sand, and just plain silliness. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Poem-related fun facts and a Map activity.

What if Jack and Jill had been playing on a nice soft sand dune instead of that treacherous hill? And suppose Mary's pet wasn't really a lamb. What if Mary had a little . . . clam? Those questions and more are gleefully answered in Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls. This collection retells Mother Goose rhymes and celebrates America s coastlines and waterways from sea to shining sea. Young readers will meet playful pelicans, seagulls and otters. They ll ride wild island ponies, meet pirates, and hopefully, they ll learn the important difference between orca and okra. With clever twists on old standards, Mother Osprey is a salute to sea breezes, sand, and just plain silliness. The For Creative Minds educational section includes: Poem-related fun facts and a Map activity.