Title and Credits	Age	Synopsis
	Leaf Man Lois Ehlert	4-12	Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese? Or is he heading west, above the orchards, prairie meadows, and spotted cows? No one's quite sure, but this much is certain: A Leaf  Man's got to go where the wind blows.   With illustrations made from actual fall leaves and die-cut pages on every spread that reveal gorgeous landscape vistas, here is a playful, whimsical, and evocative book that celebrates the naturalworld and the rich imaginative life of children.
	Earth Mother Ellen Jackson Leo and Diane Dillon, illus	4-12	"Earth Mother awakes with the dawn. As she walks the land, swims the seas, and climbs the mountains, nurturing all of creation, she come across Man, Frog, and Mosquito. They each give her thanks for nature's bounty, yet can't help but give her advice about making their lives better. Everybody's got an opinion, it seems, and Earth Mother is amused when it becomes clear  that the circle of life is not without a healthy dose of cosmic humor."
	Miss Ladybird's Wildflowers Kathi Appelt Joy Fisher Hein, illus	4-12	Bluebonnets and lady’s slippers, larkspurs and blazing stars, black-eyed Susans and Granny’s nightcaps. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved these wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America’s cities and highways. A warm and engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental vision, and Hein’s colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird’s love for natural beauty.
	Our Apple Tree Gorel Kristina Naslund Kristina Digman, illus	4-12	Here's a whimsical and very useful look at the lifecycle of the apple tree. With two helpful tree sprites to guide them, readers travel from spring, when the apple tree blossoms, through summer, when the fruit grows, to fall and the harvest. Along the way, they learn about the life of the tree and some of the animals—from insects that pollinate the flowers to deer that eat the fallen fruit—that visit. With lovely, delicate illustrations this is an excellent choice for the classroom--and the garden!
	The Tree Farmer Chuck Leavell Nicholas Cravotta Rebecca Bleau, illus	8-12	A grandfather who owns a tree farm takes his grandson on a magical journey through the forest, where trees become musical instruments, books, a baby's crib and more. The story explains the vital role that trees play in our lives, providing us with the wood for our homes, furniture and other products--and mankind's responsibility to protect and care for them. Co-authored by Chuck Leavell, musician, tree farmer, conservationist and longtime keyboardist for the Rolling Stones.