Alice Feagan – illustratör

See how a pumpkin grows! First graders can read this book on their own!Take a pole. Poke a hole. Drop a seed. Pull a weed. Before long, a sprout comes out. There's sun and rain, and a vine grows. There are blooms and bees, and then—BOOM! A pumpkin! This book aligns with the science of reading. Phonics features of every word are listed. Offers phonics practice with long vowels. David L. Harrison is an award-winning poet and picture book author who holds a degree in science. Cute farmer mice in Alice Feagan's cheerful illustrations are fun for children to follow!

A gentle, empowering picture book that explores eco-grief, resilience, and what it means to move forward in a changing worldThe storm has passed—but nothing feels the same.When Theo steps outside the next morning, he's met with muddy streets, broken branches, and the loss of his favorite willow tree. Overwhelmed by fear, anger, and sadness, he isn't sure how to make sense of it all. But as he walks with his grandmother through their damaged neighborhood, Theo begins to notice small, quiet details he hadn't seen before—and starts to feel hope about what comes next.This warm, poignant journey explores eco-grief and climate anxiety through a child's eyes, offering space for big emotions while gently pointing toward the possibility of healing. Themes of resilience, renewal, and community are paired with thoughtful backmatter featuring practical tips for caregivers and educators to help children process and work through eco-grief.

Author Margriet Ruurs begins this engaging informational picture book by posing an intriguing question: 'What is a school? Is it a building with classrooms? Or can it be any place where children learn?' The fascinating stories that follow will expand how young readers think of school, as they learn about the experiences of real children in thirteen different countries around the world. From Marta in Azezo, Ethiopia, and Luciano in M©rida, Venezuela, to Alina in Taraz, Kazakhstan, and Lu in Shanghai, China, the children who are profiled live in places that truly span the globe.

A young girl learns that sometimes letting go is part of the journey when her family's surfboard creates memories with a new rider.Lana's great-grandmother's surfboard hangs above the counter in the family surf shop. The board has carried many riders and held many stories, and Lana is eager for her chance to ride it. Her mom and grandma say that she's not old enough to ride it by herself, but when a big swell comes in one afternoon, Lana can't resist. Lana waits for the perfect wave and then paddles hard, stands, and . . . crashes! When Lana washes up on shore, the board doesn't come with her.When Lana admits what she's done, they say their goodbye to the family heirloom but hold tight to their memories. And their beloved board--aged by weather, use, and love--goes on to have new adventures, including finding a new rider.Alice Feagan delivers a vibrantly illustrated story that reminds readers that sometimes our most treasured objects will find their way back to us in unexpected ways.