Julia Groves

Travel deep into the forest what elusive and fascinating creatures will you find there? Delicate, colorful and distinctive, Julia Groves' illustrations introduce us to the animals that live in this precious and endangered habitat. Wildlife fans will be thrilled to encounter all kinds of rainforest creatures from the familiar species to the more obscure.

"What's a baby hare called? Or a baby sheep? In this collection of meadow creatures and their young, Julia Groves' distinctive art style captures each animal's unique beauty"--Page 4 of cover.

"A child narrator tells the story of Shelly, a free-range hen; she pecks and scratches for food, roosts with her flock, and lays eggs that the narrator helps the farmer collect. Backmatter includes a matching game, more information about chickens, other animals that lay eggs, and a kid-friendly recipe"--

"A child narrator tells the story of Polly, a honeybee; she works for her hive and queen and collects pollen and nectar to make honey. Back matter includes a matching game, different species of bees, a kid-friendly recipe, and additional information"--