Books
Patterns Everywhere
Millbrook Press
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
SCBWI Golden Kite Finalist (Nonfiction Text for Younger Readers)
MASL Dogwood List Finalist, K-2
School Library Journal starred review
Step outside. Let’s find designs—
branching, cracking, spirals, lines.
Search the earth, the seas, the air.
Patterns, patterns everywhere.
Look around and discover patterns in the natural world—from leaf veins to snowflakes to sand dunes. Rhyming verse is accompanied by stunning photographs, and brief sidebars explain how these different patterns form.
Educator guide: https://lisaperronbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Patterns-Everywhere_Activity-Guide.pdf
“With content that will appeal to a wide range of readers, this beautiful book about patterns is an excellent choice for elementary libraries.”
—School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)
“Intriguing encouragement to consider the intersection of mathematics and nature.”
—Kirkus Reviews
My Love for You
Little Simon/Simon & Schuster
Amazon Editors’ Pick (Best Books Baby-Age 2)
A sandcastle falls with a wave, a seagull swoops down for a precious snack, a looming thunderstorm means beach time is over, and summer draws to a close. This lyrical board book reassures a child that although most things change or come to an end, a parent’s love endures.
“A beautiful, lyrical story written in flowing verse . . . This story is sure to leave you with warm fuzzies.”
—Diana Murray, author of the bestselling Unicorn Day series
“This sweet, soothing new board book is a reassuring reminder to children that, although things can change or not turn out as expected, a parent’s love lasts forever. Highly recommended for ages 0 to 3.”
—A Mighty Girl (Pick of the Day, June 2023)
“Scenes that have the fuzzy edges of pastel drawings bring the cozy world of mother and child to life, and will give readers reason to want to look over the pages again and again.”
—School Library Journal
Tell Me About Space
Little Simon/Simon & Schuster
“Outstanding Science Trade Book” awarded by the National Science Teaching Association and Children’s Book Council
Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee
Perfect for curious little minds, this nonfiction board book teaches young readers all about outer space through question-and-answer text!
Why don’t we float into space? How many moons are there? A child asks about outer space, and their grownup answers in rhyming, factual text. Little ones will love learning that the earth is constantly spinning, that Saturn isn’t the only planet with rings, and that most planets have their own moons!
“Beautiful and rhythmic, this book masterfully combines perfect rhyme and gorgeous illustration with amazing NF facts about space! Great for kids (but I, a fully grown adult, definitely learned a thing or two, too)! Out of this world!!!”
—Suzy Levinson, children’s poet and author of the critically acclaimed Animals in Pants
Tell Me About Oceans
Little Simon/Simon & Schuster
A child gets answers to their many questions about the ocean in this rhyming, fact-filled nonfiction board book perfect for curious minds.
Tell me why the ocean moves
in waves that splish and splash.
Wind on water makes those waves
that hit the shore and crash!
From what creates waves, what lives in the deep sea, what makes the ocean blue, and more, scientific facts are conveyed in accessible language. Sidebars on each spread provide even more information for every question asked and answered.
“Tell Me About Oceans is not just a board book; it’s an experience—a lullaby of the seas that sings of the wonders beneath the waves.”
—Momma Braga blogger
“The text is simply written but engaging. Falkner, an Australian illustrator, contributes pleasing digital pictures that make good use of color and help clarify concepts for children in this inviting board book.”
—Booklist
All the Rocks We Love
“Poet and psychotherapist Lisa Varchol Perron and her husband, Taylor Perron, a geology professor, have combined their different areas of expertise, with appealing, accessible, and informative results . . . Smashing!”
—Kirkus Reviews
“With jaunty rhymes and attractive images of children enjoying nature, this calming work introduces many introductory facts about geology while capturing the boundless enthusiasm so many kids seem to have about rocks . . . A lovely choice for STEM read-alouds and individual enjoyment.”
—Booklist
“Featuring naturalistic portrayals of rocks alongside stylized, spare images of humans interacting with the natural world, it’s a true beginner’s guide for young rock hounds.”
—Publishers Weekly
Wonder Why
Harper Kids
Boston Authors Club 2026 Julia Ward Howe Award “Notable Book”
Mountain Laurel Book Award nominee (Pennsylvania School Librarians Association)
Giant sky, brightest blue,
like an artist painted you.
How I wonder, wonder why,
why are you so blue, big sky?
Have you ever wondered why the sky appears blue or why thunder crackles in the night? Wonder Why takes the curious young reader through the arc of a day–from blue skies to rain and thunder, a rainbow, and finally nighttime. Each stanza poses a “wonder why” question that is answered simply and accurately in verse. The story begs for reading aloud and repeated readings. Young readers will be encouraged to be curious about the natural world around them…and to ask, “Why?” Back matter gives additional information on the elements.
“Against tightly metered verse by Varchol Perron (All the Rocks We Love), a child gazes up and asks the question, ‘How I wonder, wonder why,/ why are you so blue, big sky?’ The sky itself replies in lines both graceful and scientifically accurate . . . Throughout, spreads contrast crisp edges and washlike textures; in one, Henderson (Evidence!) shows sun rays beaming through layers of Earth’s atmosphere, filtering them to a brilliant blue.”
“Perron’s accessible STEM-friendly text about meteorological phenomena grounds itself in that quintessential question of childhood: ‘Why?’ . . . A great choice for readers wondering about weather.”
The Littlest Solstice Tree
Beaming Books
Deep in the forest,
where giant pines grow,
eager, young Sapling
stands covered in snow.
Every winter solstice, one evergreen is crowned Tree of the Year, and this year, Sapling wants nothing more than to win. Her chances are as small as her stature, but when she befriends an overlooked neighbor, she wonders if they might reach new heights together.
Poetically told from the point of view of a small tree in the forest, The Littlest Solstice Tree brings together themes of intergenerational friendship, challenging the status quo, and youth bringing about change–all within a charming, cozy tale about holiday celebration.
An author’s note brings more context to the story, highlighting how trees have been used in winter solstice–and Christmas–celebrations for centuries.
“It’s perfect for winter-themed lessons or discussions about empathy and change.
VERDICT: Add this lovely tale that teaches the history of a favorite winter tradition to library shelves and winter displays.”
—School Library Journal
Kite Day: The Ups and Downs of Mental Health
Moon +Bird
“Is today a kite day?” I ask Mamuś.
Her smile is a blossom unfolding.
“Let’s go and see,” she says.
Navigating worry, anger, sadness and disappointment, a young boy and his mother fly their kite together. While Mamuś’s mood mirrors the kite’s motions – gently rising, twisting in the wind, tangling in a tree, and crashing to the ground – the pair continue to try. Despite the ups and downs, their love is, and will always remain, constant.
An honest yet hopeful glimpse into a child’s experience with a parent who has bipolar illness or other mood-related struggles, including concrete suggestions for young readers who are concerned about a loved one. This a key social and emotional learning (SEL) book for young readers and loved ones navigating a mental illness.
Activity Guide (USA/Canada): Kite Day_Activity Guide_USA CAN
Activity Guide (UK): Kite Day_Activity Guide_UK