Dianna Hutts Aston is the award-winning author of many timeless, internationally acclaimed books celebrating the awe and wonder of nature. Her science series, illustrated by Sylvia Long, includes AN EGG IS QUIET; A SEED IS SLEEPY; A BUTTERFLY IS PATIENT; A ROCK IS LIVELY; A NEST IS NOISY; A BEETLE IS SHY; and A SHELL IS COZY. Written in a style reviewers call ‘lyrical science,’ Aston presents a wealth of information about animal and plant life cycles; adaptations; rocks and minerals; pollination and seed dispersal; habitats; and reproduction. Her hope is that the information in the series – published in Spanish; Russian; Korean; Chinese; Japanese; German; Danish; French; Greek, and Romanian –
will inspire children to be stewards of the planet we call home.
An Egg Is Quiet
"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures." – Kirkus Reviews
"Will inspire kids to marvel." – Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
A Seed Is Sleepy
“…will stretch children’s minds and imaginations.” – School Library Journal, starred review “…
will encourage kids to wonder about the plant world’s mysterious, gorgeous spectrum of possibilities.”
– Booklist
“Gorgeous is the only way to describe this book.”– San Diego Union-Tribune
An IRA Teachers' Choice Reading List
Junior Master Gardener & American Horticulture Society’s Excellence in Children’s Literature Award
A Butterfly Is Patient
"Both eye-catching and informative." – School Library Journal
"A lovely mix of science and wonder." – Publishers Weekly
"Stunning." – Library Media Connection
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K-12
An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
A Rock Is Lively
"A visual and verbal feast." – Boston Globe
"Eye-catching and eye-opening." - School Library Journal
An IRA Teachers' Choice Reading List selection
A Nest Is Noisy
"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections."- Booklist
A Junior Library Guild selection
“An excellent choice for units about animal homes and behavior.” – School Library Journal
"Will inspire so many children to open their eyes and look up at the trees - and down at their feet - to spot nests of all kinds." – Cool Mom Picks
A Beetle Is Shy
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Honor Award for Excellence in Science Books
“Children and adults will love this beautiful and fascinating book.” – School Library Journal
"A sparkling homage to a diverse category of insect.”- Publishers Weekly
"This delightful book promotes a sense of wonder about a group of little creatures with whom we share this Earth." – Science Magazine
A Shell is Cozy
“Just as sparkling as its many predecessors.” – Kirkus Reviews
Perfect for:
• Parents, teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators • Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, the ocean, sea creatures, life science, rocks, minerals, and shells • Fans of National Geographic kids' books • Curious explorers and shell collectors • Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we are inhabiting • Gift giving for baby shower, birthday, end-of-school, or summer beach read.
