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by Eliza Wheeler (Author), Eliza Wheeler (Illustrator)
This stunning New York Times Bestseller introduces the kind, nature-loving Miss Maple, who celebrates the miracle in each seed--perfect for fans of Miss Rumphius!
What happens to seeds that don't sprout? Fortunately, they have Miss Maple to look after them. Every year, she rescues orphan seeds, taking them to her cozy maple tree house. All winter long, she nurtures them and teaches them the ways of seeds and the paths by which they might find their new homes. And come spring, she sends them off to take root out in the wide world and to sprout into the wonderful plants she knows they'll become. Celebrate every season with Miss Maple, from Earth Day to graduations to harvest festivals. Downloadable Activity Sheets available at wheelerstudio.com/2013/04/03/miss-maples-seeds-activity-sheets/"Completely enchanting . . . Filled with broad vistas, warm breezes, woodland creatures, and other whimsical imagery . . . With its positive message about the value of nurturing even the tiniest bit of the natural world, this book is simply wonderful."--School Library Journal
Author Biography
Eliza Wheeler (www.wheelerstudio.com) grew up in northern Wisconsin in a family of teachers, musicians, and artists. Some of the strongest influences on her creativity have been the wild Wisconsin seasons, canoeing the Brule River, picking blueberries with her grandmother, and digging through the snow with her brothers. She received the SCBWI Los Angeles International Conference Portfolio Grand Prize for her artwork, and Miss Maple's Seeds is her first picture book. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.19 x 9 x 10 IN
Publication Date: April 18, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Miss Maple's Seeds
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
