Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Fall Rothman gives a richly entertaining

Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life

when an owl's day is just beginning

she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper

000 individual photographs

this book celebrates the glass structures originally designed to protect fruit trees and other delicate plants from harsh European winters

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Fall Rothman gives a richly entertainingAlice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of naturewritten by a beloved Caldecott winneris lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation.