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  • Are You a Dragonfly?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 13, 2004)
    The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.
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  • Are You an Ant?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 13, 2004)
    Backyard Books: Are You an Ant? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries will give children who love to track ants an inside look at the everyday life of this fascinating insect, as they explore the similarities and differences to themselves.
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  • Are You a Bee?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 13, 2004)
    Backyard Books: Are You a Bee? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries shows that--from the perspective of a honeybee--the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community.
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  • Are You a Snail?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    A young snail faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creature are packed into Backyard Books: Are You a Snail? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries.
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  • Are You a Grasshopper?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 13, 2004)
    Did you know that a grasshopper makes its distinctive sound by rubbing its bristly hind legs together? Amazing discoveries abound in Backyard Books: Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, an intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.
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  • Garden Wigglers: Earthworms in Your Backyard

    Nancy Loewen, Rick Charles Peterson

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of earthworms. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.
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  • Robins

    Lisa J. Amstutz, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Who’s that singing in the backyard? It’s a Robin! Find out where robins live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made

    Larry Christenson, Cheri Bladholm

    Hardcover (Bethany House Publishers, July 1, 2000)
    A long-standing favorite with Christian parents, The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made will help you teach your children about families, babies, and sexual intimacy from a joyful Christian perspective. Uniquely set against the backdrop of God's creation and our role in it, this book is an excellent place to begin presenting the information, feelings, and attitudes you would like to share with your children about the truly wonderful way babies and families are made. Special features include:Large-print, rhyming text designed to be read aloud to children three to eight. In-depth, age-appropriate information in smaller print allows the book to "grow" with children older than eight.A unique section to help children understand adoption.This kid-friendly and thoughtfully written classic is sure to instill a lasting appreciation for the miracle of The Wonderful Way Babies Are Made!
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  • Are You a Spider?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    Did you know that when a spider's web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many amazing discoveries about spiders in the captivating Backyard Books: Are You a Spider? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries.
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  • Cardinals

    Lisa J. Amstutz, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Who’s that singing in the backyard? It’s a cardinal! Find out where cardinals live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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  • Are You A Ladybug?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    Beginning with its title question, "Are you a ladybug?", this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.
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  • Are You a Butterfly?

    Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    Caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly; follow the metamorphosis of this familiar backyard creature as it evolves into a delicate flying insect.
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