New Releases by Caroline Arnold

Caroline Arnold is the author of Keeper of the Light (2022), Planting a Garden in Room 6 (2022), Butterflies in Room 6 (2019), Day and Night in the Amazon Rainforest (2015), Day and Night in the Sonoran Desert (2015).

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Keeper of the Light

release date: Apr 12, 2022
Keeper of the Light
Inspired by the logs of a female lightkeeper who kept the light shining through the fog following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, award-winning author Caroline Arnold and illustrator Rachell Sumputer’s adventurous story captures an important piece of American history. Juliet Fish Nichols is the keeper of the light on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her foe? The fog. Day and night—summer, fall, winter, spring—she must keep the light shining and the fog bell ringing, no matter what. But what happens when there is a major earthquake? What happens when the bell breaks? Keeper of the Light: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog was inspired by the real Juliet’s lightkeeper logs and adventures. “Well told and interesting . . . An attractive picture book celebrating a lighthouse keeper’s dedication to her work.” —Booklist

Planting a Garden in Room 6

release date: Mar 15, 2022
Planting a Garden in Room 6
Kindergarteners learn the joys of gardening in this close-up look at how plants grow. A visit to Mrs. Best''s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they grow a garden full of healthy vegetables. Joyful photographs show kids planting seeds, tending the seedlings, and harvesting (and eating!) the results. An exciting introduction to the math and science involved in growing a garden. The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best’s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond.

Butterflies in Room 6

release date: Mar 12, 2019
Butterflies in Room 6
Kindergarteners learn the joys of raising butterflies from egg to adult in this close-up look at the insect life cycle. A visit to Mrs. Best's classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they participate in a popular classroom activity: raising butterflies. Astonishing photographs show the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult. Engaging text captures the children's wonder and explains the science behind metamorphosis. The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best’s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond.

Day and Night in the Amazon Rainforest

release date: Apr 09, 2015
Day and Night in the Amazon Rainforest
Award-winning author/illustrator Caroline Arnold invites readers to hunker down in the Amazon from sunrise to sunrise and experience one 24-hour cycle of animal activity in the rainforest habitat, starting and ending with-cricka, cricka!-a noisy toucan call. Her cut-paper illustrations, story-like text, and features such as sidebars, fun facts, and a glossary dazzle and delight.

Day and Night in the Sonoran Desert

release date: Apr 09, 2015
Day and Night in the Sonoran Desert
Tap-tap, tap-tap! A woodpecker welcomes morning to the Sonoran Desert, and with it, award-winning author/illustrator Caroline Arnold starts the clock ticking on one 24-hour cycle of animal activity in the desert habitat. Cut-paper illustrations, story-like text, and features such as sidebars, fun facts, and a glossary educate as they entertain.

A Panda's World

release date: Feb 01, 2015
A Panda's World
Describes the development of a baby giant panda to its maturity.

A Penguin's World

release date: Feb 01, 2015
A Penguin's World
Describes the development of a baby penguin to its maturity.

A Day and Night on the Prairie

release date: Jan 01, 2015
A Day and Night on the Prairie
"Highlights the activities of animals on the North American prairie during one average 24-hour period"--

A Day and Night in the Forest

release date: Jan 01, 2015
A Day and Night in the Forest
"Highlights the activities of animals in a North American deciduous forest during one average 24-hour period"--

A Day and Night in the Desert

release date: Jan 01, 2015
A Day and Night in the Desert
Tap-tap, tap-tap! A woodpecker welcomes morning to the Sonoran Desert, and with it, award-winning author/illustrator Caroline Arnold starts the clock ticking on one 24-hour cycle of animal activity in the desert habitat. Cut-paper illustrations, story-like text, and features such as sidebars, fun facts, and a glossary educate as they entertain.

Caroline Arnold's Black and White Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Caroline Arnold's Black and White Animals
Popular children s author Caroline Arnold details the fascinating world of these arctic animals. Delightful storytelling and intricate cut-paper illustrations bring these amazing creatures to life."

Cheetah

release date: Jun 30, 2014
Cheetah
In the wild, cheetahs are among the most endangered species. Hunting, disease, and destruction of their natural habitat have all played a part in reducing the world population. This lively photo essay introduces young readers to this sleek and beautiful big cat.

Rhino

release date: Jun 30, 2014
Rhino
The rhino's horns are so highly prized in many countries that poachers continue to kill rhinos even though it is against the law. Illegal hunting and the destruction of their habitat have left all five species of rhinos in serious danger of becoming extinct.

Llama

release date: Jun 30, 2014
Llama
Llama offers youngsters a close-up view of these gentle, elegant-looking natives of the high Andean plateaus. They are used to transport goods in places where cars and trucks cannot go, and their wool is woven into beautiful, warm clothing.

Dinosaur Mountain

release date: May 30, 2014
Dinosaur Mountain
The 1909 discovery of bones protruding from a sandstone mountain in Utah led to the unearthing of other remains and proved to be one of the greatest fossil discoveries of the century.

Dinosaurs Down Under

release date: May 30, 2014
Dinosaurs Down Under
A look at the unique fossils of prehistoric Australian creatures. The story follows the journey of a museum exhibit, on loan from Australia, as it is is shipped, assembled, and displayed in a Los Angeles museum.

Giant Shark

release date: Feb 01, 2014
Giant Shark
For millions of years, a massive shark more than twice as huge as the modern-day great white shark cruised the depths of the ocean, attacking and devouring prey. Fossil remains reveal megalodon to have been more than fifty feet long, with razor-sharp teeth, each the size of a human hand, and jaws so large it could swallow prey larger than a common dolphin. Fluid, detailed watercolors accompany this account of one of the most incredible creatures to inhabit our world.

City of the Gods

release date: Feb 01, 2014
City of the Gods
Explore the ruins of the ancient metropolis and ceremonial complex of Teotihuacan (Mexico) and experience what life was like for the people who lived there.

Bat

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Bat
Bats play an essential role in the balance of nature-eating millions of insect pests nightly and pollinating hundreds of different types of plants. Yet unfounded superstitions and fear, plus the destruction of their habitats, are endangering many species of bats the world over. The clear text and forty up-close full-color photographs highlight bats'' unusual physical characteristics and present a fascinating view of their day-to-day life and behavior.

Panda by Caroline Arnold

release date: Dec 01, 2013
Panda by Caroline Arnold
Panda offers children a fascinating and detailed portrait of this gentle forest dweller. The clear text introduces young readers to this native of the bamboo forests in central China''s mountainous highlands and describes the giant panda''s unique physical characteristics. It discusses how Pandas are raised in zoos and details the worldwide efforts now underway to save the species from extinction.

Koala

release date: Aug 01, 2013
Koala
Cuddly-looking koalas are very appealing, but today koalas are an endangered species. Once hunted for their fur and now deprived of their food supply as forests are cut down for development, koalas are being raised in special parks where they can live in safety. Researched and photographed on location in Australia, Koala includes forty adorable, full-color photographs of these captivating marsupials playing, feeding, resting, and climbing, in captivity and in the wild.

Flamingo

release date: Jun 28, 2013
Flamingo
Flamingos that live in wildlife parks are helping us learn more about the tallest wading birds. This captivating photo essay explores the day-to-day life and behavior of this magnificent animal both in captivity and in the wild. Filled with forty striking photographs, Flamingo offers children a close-up look at one of nature’s showiest birds.

Killer Whale

release date: Jun 28, 2013
Killer Whale
Killer whales are the top predators in the ocean, and they use their speed and strenght to capture their food. These same qualities help make them among the most exciting performers at aquatic parks. The informative text describes the killer whales'' daily life and habits, both in captivity and in the wild. Forty exciting full-color photographs reveal the whales'' sleek beauty and highlight its unusual physical characteristics.

Hippo

release date: Jun 28, 2013
Hippo
This informative photo essay offers an engaging look at the second largest land animal (only the elephant is bigger). The lively text follows the hippo’s day-to-day life and behavior, both in captivity and in the wild, and examines the unique physical characteristics that allow hippos to lead their aquatic existence. Filled with nearly forty full-color photographs, Hippo offers youngsters a fascinating up-close view of this enormous African river dweller.

Zebra

release date: Jun 01, 2013
Zebra
Far away in Africa, thundering herds of wild zebras roam over the dry, grassy plains. This engaging photo essay follows the day-to-day life, habits, and plight of this fascinating animal, both in captivity and in the wild. Filled with thirty-nine captivating full-color photographs, Zebra offers children a close-up look at this beautiful horse of the African plains.

Playtime for Zoo Animals

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Playtime for Zoo Animals
Animals in their downtime, displaying various recreational antics.

Mother and Baby Zoo Animals

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Mother and Baby Zoo Animals
Describes how mother zoo animals feed, clean, protect, and play with their babies.

Mealtime for Zoo Animals

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Mealtime for Zoo Animals
A visual treat for young animal enthusiasts, Mealtime for Zoo Animals features everybody's favorite creatures and their diets.

Splashtime for Zoo Animals

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Splashtime for Zoo Animals
Animals love a good swim as much as anybody else! In this fun read, kids can see various creatures at their wettest.

Noisytime for Zoo Animals

release date: Oct 01, 2012
Noisytime for Zoo Animals
Beginner readers are introduced to many of their favorite zoo animals and the noises that they make.
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