April Showers and May Flowers

Through a hole in the book's cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment, from pollinating colorful flowers to buzzing about the bright and beautiful meadow.--Provided by publisher.

Helped by her father, a young girl prepares a flower garden as a birthday surprise for her mother.

Koala, who likes to ask questions and learn new things, learns how to grow flowers after a new friend takes her to the library.

Lola plants a flower garden with her parents' help, and watches it grow.

Follows a seed from the time it is planted until it grows into a beautiful flower.

A mother and child plant a rainbow of flowers in the family garden.

As an old man grumbles his way through a rainy morning, spreading gloom, his neighbor, a young child, spreads cheer while hopping through puddles in frog-themed rainwear.

An unexpected rain shower causes quarreling among the members of a small community.

A young girl and her dog find many things to count on a rainy day, both as they play outside and after they come home to a warm, dry house.

Welcome to the wondrous world of seeds! Just like people, seeds come in all shapes and sizes. In Seed School by Joan Holub, you'll meet the charming cast of characters who--with the help of soil, water, and sunshine--grow into vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers. While some of the friendly seed friends seem to sprout and grow up in just one season, one odd-looking seed with a cap takes many years to become the strong oak he was destined to be....