Lola M. Schaefer

"This enchanting and informative picture book explores the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem, relating how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life."--

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.

An energetic and imaginative boy becomes a big brother.

As a star rises higher and higher in the sky, Bear finds the perfect tree, gathers animals to decorate it, and summons people from around the world to join in a special celebration.

Describes the condition of blindness, how blind people can read and write using braille, and some of the everyday activities of children who are blind.

Simple text and photographs discuss why some kids cannot walk, how wheelchairs help them, and the everyday activities of children who use wheelchairs.

Describes the condition of deafness, tools that can assist hearing, how deaf people communicate, and some of the everyday activities of children who are deaf.

Nick helps Mittens the kitten adjust to life in a new home.

While Nick prepares for Halloween, Mittens the kitten tries her best to help out.

Mittens the kitten goes for a walk with Nick, but he is distracted by a butterfly and becomes lost.