Burlington Public Library

Two young women, Amish Grace Byler and graduate student Heather Nelson, stand as counterpoints in parallel plots involving two secrets. Grace's mother is troubled; Heather, whose mother has died of cancer, tells no one in her circle of her own diagnosis of terminal illness, which drives her to Pennsylvania Amish country in search of healing. Grace's mother makes a decision that painfully complicates the action and drives it forward. Grace, her family...

A collection of five stories about two friends, Frog and Toad. Their every adventure is filled with the magic of true friendship, whether they're sledding, eating ice cream, or celebrating Christmas Eve.

In an adaptation of the classic children's song, Pete the cat and his friends encourage an itsy bitsy spider to keep trying to get up a water spout. The spider never gives up, even when the odds are against her, and the whole group celebrates when she succeeds.

"Introduces concepts and vocabulary of fall--autumn colors, changes in plants and animals . . . and wind, which soon leads to the next season"--

"Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring"--

Explore the beauty of a snowy winter landscape, and discover a surprise.

As the leaves begin to change color and the weather gets chilly, explore special ways to celebrate a new season.

"As the seasons change from one to the next, it's fun to look for the signs. Which season is your favorite?"

The beginning of spring brings new sights and sounds, and opportunities to experience the natural world.