Laura Gehl

What will the hare and the tortoise see as they race across Israel from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea?

When baby Clancy's first word is "dibs," his older brother, Julian, is not pleased, especially as Clancy claims their parents' bed, the White House, and even a rocket ship.

"Introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor--the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world"--

Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really? It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They can wear lab coats, jeans, or even tutus. And they are people who love to fly drones, make art, and even eat French fries! Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists who might just change the way you think about who a scientist is. They share their scientific work...

Mud splattered everywhere, tangled-up wool in huge piles, and carrot tops strewn about-what in the world is happening in this animal village? It's quite a mystery! But thanks to rhyming clues, everyone will be able to easily guess the animal culprits-or will they? In this laugh-out-loud, expectation-defying picture book, Laura Gehl (May Saves the Day and The Hiking Viking) uses a rhyming mystery to help readers adjust their outlook, keep an open mind,...

Virtual "lift the flap" on every page of this board book to learn about seven animal species and their habitats! In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see a hole in different environments on each spread. Virtually "lift the flaps" to discover which animal dug, burrowed, or pecked the hole-and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include ants, woodpeckers, fish, gophers, skunks, tortoises, polar bears, and...

Young, awkward, messy Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah but each time she tries, the challah comes out wrong. What's the secret to making the best koala challah ever?

"Egg is scared to use the potty, until Peep convinces her to do so"--

Every window at the hospital faces dull, gray buildings-except the one in Grandpa's room. Grandpa can see the ocean every day! When Daria visits, she and Grandpa look out at the beach, hoping they will build sandcastles and fly kites together again. This touching exploration of a child's experience of loss offers an unexpected ending, encouraging creativity and self-expression in the midst of grief. Grandpa's Window addresses the grieving process,...

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them? Highlighting the value of nature and earthly wonders, best-selling author Laura Gehl teams up with illustrator Timothy Banks to remind readers to stay true to themselves and to look at things from...