Books with author Lisa Westberg Peters

Shy November looked outwith her eyes puddle-gray.I peeked in and whispered,"Come on...want to play?"By personifying the months of the year, the author of this exuberant poem brings to life the capricious feelings of friendship-- from children's quarrels to their flights of fancy. We see, through the eyes of a child, the way a friendship ebbs and flows with the changing seasons.Beautifully illustrated, pensive, and filled with boundless energy, October Smiled Back takes readers through the months of the year-- and ends with a brand-new season of friendship.

Can three hungry rabbits eat an entire garden full of mouthwatering vegetables and not get caught? They'll do their best, but one thing stands in their way: the diligent young gardener who doesn't want to share her tasty lettuce, cucumbers, and carrots. She'll only let the rabbits stay if they eat all the vegetables she doesn't like. But who wants smelly leeks, puny parsnips, and tough old turnips? Not these rabbits!

It is a hot summer day, and Bear's eyes are droopy. But . . . BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ pesky bugs are buzzing here and there and everywhere. What is a sleepy little bear to do? He could try a growl. GRRRRRR! He could try a roar. ROAR! He could try swimming and climbing and hiding and running . . . oh, dear! It's a hot summer day, and now Bear really needs a rest. Help!

Playful, kid-friendly poems from five alternating points of view explore the volcanic process and its effect on the surrounding land, flora, and fauna. From the lava crickets to the ferns, everyone has something to say about it! Follow one day--from sunrise to moonrise--on the slopes of a young, about-to-shout volcano. Science-loving kids will get a kick out of this fun look at an erupting volcano, and the creative poems offer something for everyone.

What's a cold little duck to do when she races the spring thaw to her home pond and wins? She could shiver, slip, slide, and shake -- or think lovely, warm thoughts until nature comes through and brings the pond splashing and quacking to life once again. Lisa Westberg Peters and Sam Williams are inspired harbingers of spring in this irresistible story that's also an unrivaled read-aloud featuring enchanting rhyme and repetition and absolutely winsome illustrations of the cold (but brave!) little duck.Children's Pick of the Lists 2000(ABA) 2001 Notable Children's Books (ALA)

Playful, kid-friendly poems from five alternating points of view explore the volcanic process and its effect on the surrounding land, flora, and fauna. From the lava crickets to the ferns, everyone has something to say about it! Follow one day--from sunrise to moonrise--on the slopes of a young, about-to-shout volcano. Science-loving kids will get a kick out of this fun look at an erupting volcano, and the creative poems offer something for everyone.