Lita Judge Knihy

With lush illustrations, poems, and accessible scientific information, The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge is a fascinating exploration of the hidden communities trees create to strengthen themselves and others.We clean the air and seed the clouds, we drench the thirsty land with rain. We are like wizards.The story of a tree is a story of community, communication, and cooperation. Although trees may seem like silent, independent organisms, they form a network buzzing with they talk, share food, raise their young, and offer protection. Trees thrive on diversity, learn from their ancestors, and give back to their communities. Trees not only sustain life on our planet―they can also teach us important lessons about patience, survival, and teamwork.A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021A New York Public Library Top Ten Book for KidsGreen Earth Book Award LonglistAn ALA SustainRT Top 10 Sustainability-Themed Children’s Books 2022

The story features a determined penguin who dreams of flying, showcasing themes of perseverance and aspiration. With charming illustrations, this picture book encourages young readers to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. The engaging narrative and delightful artwork make it a heartwarming tale for children.

Exploring themes of growth and potential, this beautifully illustrated book by Lita Judge emphasizes that everyone starts small, regardless of their future greatness. It encourages readers to recognize that even the mightiest among us had humble beginnings, inspiring a sense of possibility for those who may feel insignificant.

Penguin mastered his quest to soar with the eagles in Flight School —now he’s heading home to teach his friends in this sweet and inspiring stand-alone companion story!Penguin loves everything about the wind beneath his wings, the song that rises from his belly, and the sight of new and wonderful places.Still, he misses his penguin friends in the South Pole. So, he flips and flaps back home, ready to teach them the magic of flight!But when he arrives, his enthusiasm for flying doesn’t get quite the reaction he expected. Will Penguin’s friends still like him, even if they don’t share his soaring dreams?

An adorable nonfiction picture book by Lita Judge about the many ways baby animals engage in play and how play helps them grow.

Trotz vieler Flugstunden und großem Willen kann der kleine Pinguin nicht fliegen. Ob er dafür einfach nicht gemacht ist? Obwohl er doch das Herz eines Adlers hat! Erst als der freundliche Fluglehrer ihm ein wenig unter die Flügel greift, geht der Traum vom Fliegen doch noch in Erfüllung. Eine liebevolle Geschichte über die Kraft der Freundschaft und darüber, dass Beharrlichkeit irgendwann belohnt wird.