Books with author Judy Gross

Each of the Nature's children books begins with a fact sheet including animal classification, where the animal can be found in the world, distinctive characteristics, habits and diet. Photos are in color and there's an index. There's a page called "Have you ever wondered..." which includes questions a child would ask such as: where does the particular animal live, who are its cousins, what do they eat, where do they sleep, etc. Very informative plus simple enough for a small child to learn facts about what animal they're interested in, and backed up with color photos.

In this children's story, Matounda is requested by Mrs. Owl to make a peace quilt for his teacher and classmates. Matounda visits the animals in the zoo to collect fabric swatches for the quilt. Matounda and the animals greet each other in the native language of their countries. Children can learn to say hello, goodbye, and thank you in several different languages. The animals work with Matounda to create the quilt. This story is a great way for young readers to learn about cultural diversity, as they see Matounda and the animals working together to create this special gift.