Lola M. Schaefer

Author of Mittens

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About the Author

Lola Schaefer is an author, teacher, speaker and writing consultant who is passionate about helping children learn the tools of writing so they can express themselves. Lola is the author of more than 200 books for children including picture books, easy readers, classroom books and informational show more texts. Her book Frankie Stein, published by Marshall Cavendish in 2007, was awarded the Children's Choice Book Award in 2008 and the Mockingbird Award in 2009. As an educational consultant, Lola has worked in dozens of schools across the country. She shares effective classroom strategies on writing workshop, the craft of writing, and genre structures. Lola offers demonstration lessons, as well as general presentations on craft mini-lessons and the art of writing. She is the author of ten Scholastic Professional Resource books for teachers that focus on strategies to improve student writing. Lola lives with her husband Ted in the mountains of north Georgia. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

Includes the names: Lola Schaefer, Lola Schaefer, Schaefer M Lola, Lola M Schaefer, Lola M. Schafer, Lola M. Schaefer

Also includes: Lola M.; Saunders-Smith Schaefer, Gail (editor) (1), Gail Saunders-Smith Lola M. Schaefer (1)

Works by Lola M. Schaefer

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Mittens (2006) 1,753 copies, 4 reviews

Follow Me, Mittens (2007) 1,195 copies, 4 reviews

Loose Tooth (2004) 1,042 copies, 44 reviews

Because of an Acorn (2016) 901 copies, 12 reviews

What's That, Mittens? (2008) 873 copies, 5 reviews

Happy Halloween, Mittens (2010) 662 copies, 3 reviews

This Is the Sunflower (2000) 598 copies, 9 reviews

Mittens at School (2012) 597 copies, 1 review

Some Kids Use Wheelchairs (2000) 325 copies, 14 reviews

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives (2013) 271 copies, 13 reviews

An Island Grows (2006) 220 copies, 9 reviews

Arrowhawk (2004) 200 copies, 15 reviews

What's Up, What's Down? (2002) 185 copies, 25 reviews

Frankie Stein (2007) 181 copies, 5 reviews

Some Kids Are Deaf (Pebble Books: Understanding Differences) (2000) 178 copies, 15 reviews

Some Kids Are Blind (Pebble Books: Understanding Differences) (2000) 173 copies, 9 reviews

Some Kids Wear Leg Braces (2001) 158 copies, 11 reviews

Mothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 158 copies, 2 reviews

This Is the Rain (2001) 156 copies, 10 reviews

One Special Day (A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters) (2012) 152 copies, 7 reviews

Pick, Pull, Snap!: Where Once a Flower Bloomed (2003) 135 copies, 3 reviews

Brothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 125 copies, 1 review

Sea Stars (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 121 copies

Just One Bite (2010) 116 copies, 19 reviews

Grandmothers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 109 copies

We Need Mail Carriers (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 109 copies

Turtle Nest (Books for Young Learners) (1996) 106 copies, 1 review

Crabs (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 97 copies, 1 review

What Is an Insect? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 88 copies

Look Behind!: Tales of Animal Ends (2008) 85 copies, 5 reviews

Mittens, Where Is Max? (2011) 84 copies

Sisters (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 82 copies, 1 review

Cousins (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 79 copies, 1 review

Abraham Lincoln (Famous Americans) (1998) 78 copies, 1 review

A Rainy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 78 copies

Start and Stop (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 78 copies

Aunts (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 78 copies

What Is a Fish? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 75 copies

What Is a Bird? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 75 copies

Sea Anemones (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 75 copies

We Need Veterinarians (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 72 copies, 1 review

A Hot Day (What Kind of Day Is It) (1999) — Author — 72 copies

We Need Fire Fighters (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 72 copies

Honey Bees and Hives (1998) 69 copies

We Need Police Officers (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 68 copies

A Cold Day (What Kind of Day is It?) (1999) 68 copies

Erosion (Early Connections) (2001) 65 copies

We Need Farmers (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 65 copies

Alexander Graham Bell (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2003) 65 copies

What Is a Mammal? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 65 copies

We Need Doctors (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 64 copies

Fathers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 64 copies

Octopuses (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 64 copies, 1 review

We Need Nurses (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 64 copies

Rosa Parks (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2002) 63 copies, 1 review

Sea Horses (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 62 copies, 1 review

What Is a Reptile? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 62 copies

Family Pets (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 62 copies, 2 reviews

Grandfathers (Pebble Books: Families) (1998) 62 copies

Cinco de Mayo (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 60 copies, 1 review

A Windy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 60 copies

A Snowy Day (What Kind of Day is it?) (1999) 59 copies, 1 review

Simple Machines (Early Connections) (2001) 59 copies

A Sunny Day (What Kind of Day Is It?) (1999) 57 copies

The Pledge of Allegiance (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 55 copies

Sea Urchins (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 54 copies

What Is an Amphibian? (The Animal Kingdom) (2001) 54 copies, 1 review

Toolbox Twins (2006) 52 copies, 2 reviews

Corals (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 52 copies, 1 review

Chinese New Year (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 51 copies, 1 review

Parrotfish (Pebble Books: Ocean Life) (1998) 50 copies, 1 review

Costumes (Fall Fun) (1998) 49 copies

The U.S. Capitol (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 49 copies

George Washington (Famous Americans) (1998) 48 copies

One Busy Day (A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters) (2014) 47 copies, 7 reviews

Thomas Edison (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2002) 45 copies, 2 reviews

Christopher Columbus (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 45 copies, 2 reviews

Masks (Fall Fun) (1998) 44 copies

Booker T. Washington (First Biographies: Writers, Artists, and Athletes) (2003) 44 copies, 2 reviews

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Famous Americans) (1998) 44 copies

Pocahontas (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 44 copies

We Need Dentists (Helpers in Our Community) (1999) 44 copies, 3 reviews

Earthworms (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 43 copies, 1 review

What is Matter? (Early Connections) (1999) 43 copies

Hanukkah (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 43 copies

Frederick Douglass (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2002) 43 copies

Kwanzaa (Holidays and Celebrations) (2000) 42 copies

Lobsters (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 40 copies

The Red-Tailed Hawk (Books for Young Learners) (1999) 39 copies, 1 review

Swamp Chomp (2014) 38 copies, 6 reviews

Who Makes the Rules? (Early Connections) (2001) 38 copies, 1 review

Jellyfish (Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 37 copies

Johnny Appleseed (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2003) 36 copies, 9 reviews

Honey Bees (1999) 36 copies

Circular Movement (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 36 copies

The Bear and the Star (2019) 35 copies, 2 reviews

Crayfish (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 35 copies

Scarecrows (Fall Fun) (1998) 35 copies

The Wright Brothers (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 35 copies

Jackie Robinson (First Biographies: Writers, Artists, and Athletes) (2002) 35 copies, 4 reviews

Uncles (Pebble Books: Families) (1999) 34 copies

Cesar Chavez (Famous Americans) (1998) 34 copies, 1 review

The Washington Monument (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 33 copies

Baron, Rescue Dog (Books for Young Learners) (1999) 33 copies

Jane Goodall (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2004) 32 copies

Hermit Crabs (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 30 copies, 2 reviews

Henry Ford (First Biographies) (1999) 30 copies

Vibrations (Pebble Books: The Way Things Move) (1999) 30 copies

Barnacles (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 30 copies

Amelia Earhart (First Biographies: Trailblazers and Legends) (2002) 29 copies

Mother Teresa (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2003) 29 copies

Robert Goddard (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 29 copies

Mount Rushmore (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2001) 29 copies

Hidden Dangers: Seek and Find 13 of the World's Deadliest Animals (Animal Books for Kids, Nonfiction Book for Kids) (2017) 29 copies, 1 review

We Are All Alike (2001) 28 copies

Legs, Knees, Feet And Toes (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 27 copies, 1 review

Arms, Elbows, Hands, and Fingers (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 27 copies, 1 review

Run for Your Life!: Predators and Prey on the African Savanna (2016) 26 copies

Leeches (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 26 copies

Cotton Plant to Cotton Shirt (2001) 25 copies, 1 review

Clara Barton (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2002) 25 copies, 2 reviews

Honey Bees and Flowers (1999) — Author — 24 copies, 1 review

Echidnas (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 24 copies

Horseshoe Crabs (Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 24 copies

Slugs (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 24 copies

Lift, Mix, Fling!: Machines Can Do Anything (2022) 24 copies, 2 reviews

Robert Fulton (Famous People in Transportation) (1999) 24 copies

My Neck and Shoulders (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 23 copies, 1 review

Bicycles (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (1999) 23 copies, 1 review

Newts (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 23 copies

Sea Horses (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 23 copies

Honey Bees and Honey (1999) 22 copies

Hair (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 21 copies

Body Pairs (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 21 copies

Musty-Crusty Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Musty-Crusty Animals) (2002) 20 copies

What Grows from a Tree (2000) 20 copies

Jack-o-Lanterns (Fall Fun) (1998) 19 copies, 1 review

Ooey-Gooey Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 19 copies

My Head (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 19 copies, 1 review

Easter Surprises (2009) 19 copies

Your Heart (2001) 18 copies

Albert Einstein (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2003) 18 copies, 1 review

Aircraft (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 17 copies

Welcome Home (2001) 17 copies

Frankie Stein Starts School (2010) 17 copies, 2 reviews

Oils (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 17 copies

Sea Anemones (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 17 copies

Zebras: Striped Grass-Grazers (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 16 copies

Letter to a Friend (2001) 16 copies

Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show (2023) 16 copies

It's My Body ABC (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 15 copies, 2 reviews

Out of the Night (1995) 15 copies

Armadillos (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 14 copies

Florence Nightingale (First Biographies: Reformers and Civil Rights Heroes) (2004) 14 copies

Hands-On Science: Matter (2023) 14 copies

Ooey-Gooey Animals ABC (Read and Learn: Ooey-Gooey Animals) (2002) 14 copies

Giraffes: Long-Necked Leaf-Eaters (The Wild World of Animals) (2002) 14 copies

Houseboat (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 14 copies

Javelinas (My Big Backyard) (2004) 13 copies

Airplanes in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2012) 13 copies

Homes ABC (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 13 copies

Guess Who?: A Foldout Valentine's Adventure (2009) 13 copies

Please Pass the Manners!: Mealtime Tips for Everyone (2009) 13 copies, 1 review

House (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 12 copies

Grains (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 12 copies

Rhinos: Horn-Faced Chargers (The Wild World of Animals) (2001) 12 copies

How Did This City Grow? (2001) 12 copies

10 Writing Lessons For The Overhead (2002) 12 copies

Sharks: Hunters of the Deep (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 12 copies

Marie Curie (First Biographies: Scientists and Inventors) (2004) 12 copies, 1 review

Milk (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 12 copies

My Body (Early Connections) (2001) 12 copies

Mobile Home (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 11 copies

Tractor Trailers (Transportation Library) (2000) 11 copies

A Fun Day at Fun Park: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2021) 11 copies, 1 review

Frogs: Leaping Amphibians (Wild World of Animals) (2001) 11 copies

Porcupines (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 11 copies

Leopards: Spotted Hunters (The Wild World of Animals) (2002) 11 copies

Zap! (Seedlings) (1998) 10 copies

Deer (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 10 copies

A Cool Day at the Pool: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2022) 10 copies, 2 reviews

Boo Who?: A Foldout Halloween Adventure (2009) 10 copies

Tiny-Spiny Animals 123 (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 10 copies

Meat and Protein (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 10 copies

Zoom! Zoom!: Ready-to-Read Ready-to-Go! (2024) 9 copies

Boats (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 9 copies

Tugboats (The Transportation Library) (2000) 9 copies

Shapes to Go (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 9 copies

Sea Urchins (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 9 copies

Tow Trucks in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2012) 9 copies

Spiders: Spinners and Trappers (The Wild World of Animals) (2001) 9 copies

Barges (The Transportation Library) (2000) 9 copies

Apartment (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 9 copies

Lizards (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 9 copies

Fruits (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 9 copies

Horned Toads (Read and Learn: Tiny-Spiny Animals) (2003) 9 copies

Wheels, Wings And Water (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 8 copies

Airplanes (The Transportation Library) (2000) 8 copies

Ferries (Transportation Library) (2000) 8 copies

Trilobites (Books for Young Learners) (2001) 8 copies

Wolves: Life in the Pack (The Wild World of Animals) (2001) 8 copies

Elaboration (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 8 copies

Merry Christmas, Zoo (2024) 8 copies, 1 review

If You Like Butterflies (2025) 8 copies

Cable Cars (The Transportation Library) (2000) 8 copies

Squirrel (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 7 copies

Library (Who Works Here?) (2001) 7 copies

Writing Lessons For The Overhead Grades 5 And Up (2003) 7 copies

Models (Yellow Umbrella Early Level) (2000) 7 copies

Homes 123 (Read and Learn: Home for Me) (2002) 7 copies

[ Follow Me, Mittens Schaefer, Lola M. ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2008 (2008) 7 copies

Fire Station (Who Works Here?) (2001) 7 copies

Hospital (Who Works Here?) (2000) 7 copies

Voice (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 7 copies

Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard Grades 5 & Up (2009) 7 copies

Oh, What a Show!: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Sprinkles and Swirls) (2022) 6 copies

¿Qué Es la Materia? (2011) 6 copies

Writing Lessons for the Overhead Grades 2-3 (2006) 6 copies

Independence Hall (Heinemann First Library: Symbols of Freedom) (2005) 6 copies

Lunch (What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 6 copies

Teaching Narrative Writing (Grades 4-8) (2001) 6 copies

Airport (Who Works Here?) (2000) 6 copies, 1 review

First Lessons for Beginning Writers (2010) 6 copies

Vegetables (Heinemann First Library: Food Groups) (2007) 6 copies

Because of a Bee 5 copies, 1 review

Organization (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 5 copies

Ideas (Teaching the Craft of Writing) (2006) 5 copies

Roadrunners (Read and Learn: My Big Backyard) (2004) 5 copies

Musty-Crusty Animals A B C (2002) 5 copies

Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard Grades 2-4 (2011) 5 copies

Tow Trucks (Transportation Library) (2000) 4 copies

Dangerous Volcanoes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 4 copies

Trains (Read and Learn: Wheels, Wings and Water) (2003) 4 copies

SAT 8 Candlelight Service Is (Literacy 2000 Stage 8) (1996) 4 copies

Dental Office (Who Works Here) (2000) 4 copies

Dangerous Wildfires (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 4 copies

Construction Site (Who Works Here?) (2000) 4 copies, 1 review

Writing Lessons for the Overhead Grade 1 (2006) 4 copies

It's Me, Clover (A Jump-Into-Chapters Book) (2017) 4 copies

Hands-On Science: Geology (2023) 4 copies, 1 review

Dinner (What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 4 copies

Hands-On Science: Motion (2024) 4 copies, 1 review

Courthouse (Who Works Here?) (2001) 4 copies

Zoo (Who Works Here) (2001) 3 copies

Head (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2004) 3 copies

Las Máquinas Simples (2011) 3 copies

¿Quién Hace Las Reglas? (2011) 3 copies

Snacks (2006) 3 copies

Dangerous Droughts (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 3 copies

La Erosión (2011) 3 copies

El Halcon De Cola Roja (Books for Young Learners) (Spanish Edition) (2001) 3 copies

Teaching Young Writers (2001) 3 copies

Water for You and Me! (2015) 3 copies

Police Station (Who Works Here?) (2000) 3 copies

Writing Lessons for the Overhead: Responding to Literature (2009) 3 copies

Supermarket (Who Works Here?) (2000) 3 copies

Dangerous Hurricanes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 3 copies

[(Lifetime )] [Author: Lola M. Schaefer] [Oct-2013] (2013) 2 copies

Human-Like Robots (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 2 copies

El Nido de La Tortuga / El Ruso de bolsillo [incorrect title/ISNB] (1998) 2 copies

Semitrucks in Action (First Facts: Transportation Zone) (2011) 2 copies

¿Cómo creció esta ciudad? (2011) 2 copies

Car Dealership (Who Works Here?) (2001) 2 copies

Legs and Feet (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2003) 2 copies

Dangerous Tornadoes (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 2 copies

Dangerous Blizzards (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Earth in Danger) (2022) 2 copies

Bot Battles (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 2 copies

Nonfiction Writing: Lessons That Work (2012) 2 copies

Parrot fish 1 copy

We need fire fighters 1 copy

Robots on the Job (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 1 copy

Flying Robots (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Robotics) (2020) 1 copy

Johnny Appleseed 1 copy

Read and Learn: It's My Body Set: Arms and Hands / Legs and Feet / Hair / Head / Neck and Shoulders (2004) 1 copy

Arms and Hands (Read and Learn: It's My Body) (2004) 1 copy

THIS IS THE SUNFLOWER 1 copy

I Know My Telephone Number (Living in My World) (2007) 1 copy

Flowers (2003) 1 copy

El nido de la tortuga (Books for Young Learners) (Spanish Edition) (1998) 1 copy

animales espinosos 123 1 copy

Beep-beep! Honk! (Living in My World) (2007) 1 copy

Mittens 2 Pack: Mittens / Follow Me, Mittens (My First I Can Read Book) (2009) 1 copy

Mi corazón 1 copy

What's on Your Plate?: Compilation (Raintree Perspectives: What's on Your Plate?) (2006) 1 copy

Fast Food Restaurant (Who Works Here) (2001) 1 copy

Fomas En Movimiento (Ruedas, Alas y Agua) (Spanish Edition) (2003) 1 copy

Somos Iguales 1 copy

Read and Learn: Sea Life - Barnacles (Read & Learn) (Read & Learn) (2004) 1 copy

Albert Einstein (First Biographies - Scientists and Inventors) 1 copy

George Washington Carver 1 copy

Pares del cuerpo (Es mi cuerpo) 1 copy

Brazos, codos, manos y dedos (Es mi cuerpo) 1 copy

What Does Your Pet Do? (Science about Me) (2007) 1 copy

Push and Pull (Way Things Move) by Schaefer, Lola M. published by Pebble Books (2001) [Paperback] 1 copy

[Some Kids Use Wheelchairs: Revised Edition (Understanding Differences)] [By: Schaefer, Lola M.] [January, 2008] (2008) 1 copy

[( Mittens, Where Is Max? )] [by: Lola M Schaefer] [Feb-2012] (2012) 1 copy

I Can Read! Follow Me, Mittens 1 copy

Lifetime by Lola M. Schaefer (1-Oct-2013) Hardcover 1 copy

Families 1 copy

What’s that Mittens? 1 copy

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royallyreading 1,112 reviews

Merry Christmas, Zoo by Lola M. Schaefer

This is a cute, festive read that focuses on the way zoos prepare and enjoy Christmas. It tackles decorating for guests and preparing treats for their wild residents. As a zoo fan, I love that this book mentions enrichment and presents the behind-the-scenes aspects of special events in zoo communities!

Jan 8, 2026

Hennigar 56 reviews

Pick, Pull, Snap!: Where Once a Flower Bloomed by Lola M. Schaefer

An introduction to plant growth, this book's unique set up is what is most interesting. Each left hand page opens up to show the fruit and how it is picked. The book briefly describes the process by which each plant matures and I believe is just enough to motivate students to research more on their plants of interest.

Being a gardener, as I read this book I would guess what each plant would produce. Based on the blossoms, leaves, and/or the structure of each plant I was able to identify each show more plant before reading on. This is a very well illustrated book and is written in poetic verse.

This book would be a great attention getter to lead into a lesson on plant growth. show less

Apr 29, 20082 other reviews

msgabbythelibrarian 1,212 reviews

The Bear and the Star: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids by Lola M. Schaefer

While for some this book, with a star shining brighter, could think this book is leading to the Christmas story.....it is. But it's more subtle than that. The bear calls everyone, from all around, from all walks of life, to come together for peace.

Isn't that what the Christmas story is really and truly all about? Jesus Christ. The prince of peace.

Jun 11, 20231 other review

RCondon 26 reviews

Pick, Pull, Snap!: Where Once a Flower Bloomed by Lola M. Schaefer

This beautifully illustrated fold-out book is an excellent way to draw picture book lovers into early nonfiction. Every page focuses on a plant that flowers before it produces food. Each flower is explored through a cross-section diagram on top of illustrations of plants, pollinators, and children interacting. The text nearly has a cadence, and the words are a bit (ahem) flowery. But! There is a helpful glossary in the back, right after the book’s miniature growing guide.

Sep 27, 20252 other reviews

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