I Hear the Wind

As I write this, it is a blustery day in November.  It feels like Winter, but the calendar says it is still Fall.  That's the feeling one gets by reading this book, written and illustrated by Greg Budig.  Here the cold Fall (almost Winter) wind is seen through the eyes and imagination of a child as it whistles past the house at night, making a variety of sights and sounds.  The wind is everywhere, and you will see and feel it through the words and pictures of this story.

Big Belching Bog

Minnesota is known for its many beautiful lakes.  No so much for the peat bogs that are scattered across the northern part of the state, including the Big Bog just north of Upper Red Lake.  This is the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states.  This (appropriately large format) book, written by Phyllis Root, introduces readers to the plants and animals that live in a bog.  Woodcut illustrations by Betsy Bowen add to the atmosphere of the bog.  More information about the plants and animals is found in the end notes. This book will be a useful addition to classes studying plants, animals, and Minnesota geography and environment.  Do bogs belch?  No one knows for sure, but this book will pique your curiosity.