Books in Forest Friends series

Simple food, well prepared, is one of life's great pleasures and when friends and family are part of the equation, cooking and sharing become all the more enjoyable. In a series that spans everything from casual barbecues to the tagines of Morocco, from nutritious ways with vegetables to the classic dishes of Italy, the recipes capture the spirit of a cuisine and the spirit of an occasion. There are feature spreads on specific ingredients and techniques, step-by-step photos, and suggestions for variations to the recipes.

The baby minnows of North Pond are sure that Abby Duck is one of them. She goes underwater. She eats yummy bugs. She spends all day in the pond. They test her to the point of exasperation. Is Abby Duck a fish? Encourages children to be patient with the inexperience of younger children. The Black Forest Friends Book Series takes place in the meadows and woodlands of Black Forest, Colorado. Each book in the series present life lessons to the reader through adventures and misadventures of the animals who live in the forest. It is the goal of the authors to help children learn moral values, friendship, facts about forest animals and outdoor life. Readers tag along with Kit Red Fox, Ariel Butterfly, Violet Mule Deer and other Black Forest friends Throughout this delightful series, the young animals go exploring, play games and meet new friends. Each book highlights an animal character and includes an educational section and or activity. The exquisite watercolors welcome readers to these masterful fables that both educate and entertain. A new generation of classics, enjoyed by children of all ages!