Most Popular Books by Peter Parnall

With a lot of practice, a young boy learns from his old teacher how to listen to the sounds and songs of the natural world. When you know “the other way to listen,” you can hear the wild-flower seed bursting open. You hear rocks murmuring and hills singing, and it seems like the most natural thing in the world. Of course, it takes a lot of practice, and you can’t be in a hurry. Most people never hear these things at all. This is the story of an old man who had a special way of hearing and of a child who hoped to learn his secrets. Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall have combined their unique, award-winning talents to celebrate the world of nature.

Desert inhabitants describe the beauty of their home.

Describes the qualities to consider in selecting the perfect rock for play and pleasure.

Gato se detuvo. En el silencio que sigui pod a sentir la sangre circular en sus piernas, pod a o rla en sus orejas. Entonces escuch un golpe seco y sordo. Conoc a ese sonido. Era liebre. Gato se agazap , el vientre pegado al suelo, y se desliz hacia adelante como una macha de aceite.

Mountain Girl knows her family doesn¿t have enough money, but as the family sits around their scratched-up kitchen table and discusses the subject, her parents say they¿re rich in this poetic title. Includes colorful illustrations and author and illustrator profiles.

Considers the pleasures to be found in one''s very own private place, whether it be a hollow in a tree, a sandy gully, or a secret sand dune.

A child lies quietly on the ground and waits for the animals to come near.

Describes the unique characteristics of nine cats who have come to a Maine barn "from somehwere else".

Illustrates a dog''s self-sought encounters with a variety of birds including a blue heron, albatross, loon, and eagle.

Follows the growth, development, and training of Little Chimp until at age five he has his first solo experience.

Describes the many ways an apple tree interacts with insects, birds, and other animals during a full year of its development.