Pine Cone's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem Gwynne's exhilarating account delivers a

Gwynne's exhilarating account delivers a sweeping narrative that encompasses Spanish colonialism

and horror

Elias has arrived at a deceptively simple realization: Dogs make people's lives better by making people better

she might have had if the girls had never been born

and frightening--Lola's imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island

Pine Cone's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem Gwynne's exhilarating account delivers aDid you know a pine tree starts as a cone, turns into a gift, and can become a blanket? In this rhyming life cycle picture book, a pine cone becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a tower to a feast, from a magic trick to a Christmas tree. Extensive back matter on fun facts about pine trees and where to find them, along with a pine cone craft, are included. A perfect book for both home and school libraries. An excellent gift for the