{"title":"Gerda Muller Children’s Books – Illustrated Stories of Nature and Seasons","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGerda Muller’s children’s books are beloved for their richly detailed illustrations, seasonal rhythms, and gentle storytelling rooted in nature and everyday life. From garden harvests and woodland ecosystems to classic fairy tales and forest adventures, her stories invite children to slow down and observe the world closely. Muller’s artwork rewards careful looking, capturing changing light, hidden animals, and the quiet work of hands and seasons. This collection gathers her beautifully illustrated picture books for early childhood and growing readers — stories that nurture imagination, observation, and a lasting connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-year-around-the-great-oak-nature-study-book","title":"A Year Around the Great Oak – Seasons in Nature by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Living Ecosystem Story Following the Changing Seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak is a richly illustrated seasonal nature book for ages 4–8 that follows one magnificent oak tree and the life it sustains throughout the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eWhen Anna and Benjamin visit the countryside, their cousin Robin brings them to see his favorite tree — a towering 300-year-old oak. With each return visit, the forest looks different. Spring buds unfurl. Summer leaves thicken into shade. Autumn scatters acorns across the woodland floor. Winter quiets the branches and reveals hidden shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eThrough the children’s observations, readers discover the intricate web of life surrounding the oak: insects, birds, mammals, wildflowers, and the subtle changes in light and weather that shape the forest ecosystem. Gerda Muller’s detailed yet spacious illustrations invite slow looking. Each spread offers room to notice — not crowded, not rushed — allowing younger children to explore visually while older readers begin to understand habitat relationships and seasonal cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eBlending gentle narrative with ecological insight, this book grows with the child. Younger listeners delight in spotting animals and tracking the seasons. Older readers can engage more deeply with the interconnected life of the woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eA beautiful companion for seasonal nature study, forest walks, homeschool ecology blocks, and families cultivating awareness of the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Seasonal Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eIf you enjoy observing the woodland rhythms in \u003cem data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/em\u003e, you may also appreciate \u003ca title=\"A Year in Our New Garden Picture Book by Gerda Muller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/a-year-in-our-new-garden-gardening-picture-book\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eA Year in Our New Garden\u003c\/em\u003e by Gerda Muller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a companion story that follows one family as they plant, tend, and harvest through the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eTogether, these beautifully illustrated books invite children to notice how ecosystems function both in the wild and in the garden, deepening seasonal awareness and nature study at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eYounger children will enjoy exploring the seasonal illustrations, while older readers can engage more deeply with the ecosystem themes and narrative nonfiction elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31932707143744,"sku":"1782506020","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/gerda-muller-a-year-around-the-great-oak-picture-book.webp?v=1771151918"},{"product_id":"summer-board-book-gerda-muller","title":"Summer by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eA Wordless Board Book Reflecting Life in Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eSummer by Gerda Muller is a wordless board book that invites children to notice the everyday pleasures of the warmest months of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eAcross richly detailed illustrations, young readers follow scenes of beach days and picnics, fishing for tadpoles, evening walks, and simple outdoor play as long summer days unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eBecause the story is told entirely through images, each reading becomes an opportunity for conversation and storytelling. Children are encouraged to describe what they see, connect the pictures to their own experiences, and create a narrative that feels familiar and personal. The sturdy board book format makes it easy to return to throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThis seasonal volume is part of the \u003ca title=\"Gerda Muller Board Book Set for Toddlers about Seasons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/gerda-muller-seasons-board-book-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete \u003cem data-end=\"625\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eGerda Müller Seasons Board Book Set\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which follows the full rhythm of the year across Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board book, wordless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003ePublisher Age Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0\" × 6.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31936828702784,"sku":"0863151949","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/gerda-muller-summer-seasonal-board-book.webp?v=1766645349"},{"product_id":"nature-picture-book-where-do-they-go-when-it-rains","title":"Where Do They Go When it Rains? Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eA Nature Picture Book of Curiosity and Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eA classic picture book that invites children to notice animals, weather, and the small mysteries of the natural world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eTwo young twins set out on a walk toward the sea, passing through fields alive with flowers, insects, and farm animals along the way. They stop to feed hens, visit ponies, and watch pigs root in the earth, absorbing the life around them as they go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eWhen clouds gather and rain begins to fall, the children delight in splashing puddles—but a new question emerges: where do all the animals go when it rains?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eGerda Muller’s richly detailed illustrations encourage careful looking, rewarding each rereading with new discoveries. Without rushing to explain, the book allows children to observe patterns in nature, animal behavior, and changing weather through lived experience rather than instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eRooted in outdoor exploration and everyday wonder, \u003cem data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eWhere Do They Go When it Rains?\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless story for children who love noticing the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Winter Observations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eIf your child enjoys following tracks and discovering clues in the snow, you may also love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/a-year-around-the-great-oak-nature-study-book\" title=\"A Year Around the Great Oak Nature Ecosystem Children's Book by Gerda Muller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/em\u003e by Gerda Muller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a beautifully illustrated seasonal story that invites careful observation of woodland life throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where Do They Go When it Rains?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFloris Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31936829030464,"sku":"178250687X","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/where-do-they-go-when-it-rains-gerda-muller_1.webp?v=1770637055"},{"product_id":"how-does-my-garden-grow-gerda-muller","title":"How Does My Garden Grow? – A Seasonal Gardening Story by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Detailed Picture Book Following a Child Through the Garden Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eHow Does My Garden Grow? is a richly illustrated seasonal gardening picture book for ages 6–8 that follows a child’s hands-on journey through an entire year in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eWhen Sophie visits her grandparents in the countryside, she discovers that vegetables do not simply appear in shops — they are planted, tended, mulched, weeded, protected, harvested, and composted through the turning of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eFrom sowing seeds in spring to earthing up potatoes in summer, gathering vegetables in autumn, and preparing beds for winter, Sophie learns by doing. Gerda Muller’s detailed illustrations carefully depict real gardening tasks and seasonal changes, offering children an authentic look at how food grows from soil to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eRather than presenting gardening as a quick project, this story honors patience, effort, and the rhythm of the year. It shows the cycle of planting, tending, harvesting, and returning matter to the earth — a full seasonal arc grounded in practical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003eAn ideal companion to school garden programs, homeschool gardening blocks, and families cultivating their own backyard plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair This With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eIf you enjoy following Sophie through the rhythm of planting, tending, and harvesting vegetables, you may also love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/how-does-my-fruit-grow-picture-book\" title=\"How Does My Fruit Grow by Gerda Muller Gardening Picture Book for Kids\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eHow Does My Fruit Grow?\u003c\/em\u003e by Gerda Muller\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e— a beautifully illustrated companion that explores blossoms, pollination, and how fruit develops from seed to harvest across different climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eFor a broader seasonal view of how a family plans, plants, and shapes their own garden, see \u003ca title=\"A Year in Our New Garden by Gerda Muller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/a-year-in-our-new-garden-gardening-picture-book\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"574\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eA Year in Our New Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a richly illustrated companion following cultivation, wildlife, and harvest through the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e How Does My Garden Grow?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlder \u0026amp; Alouette Teacher Recommended Ages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Better suited for ages 6–8 and early elementary readers exploring seasonal gardening and practical life skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31940387176512,"sku":"1782507299","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/how-does-my-garden-grow-gerda-muller.webp?v=1771149984"},{"product_id":"a-year-in-our-new-garden-gardening-picture-book","title":"A Year in Our New Garden – A Seasonal Gardening Story by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Detailed Garden Story Following One Family Through the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eA Year in Our New Garden is a richly illustrated seasonal gardening story for ages 6–8 that follows a family as they transform a town garden over the course of a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eWhen Anna and Benjamin move to a new home in the middle of town, they discover a large garden waiting to be tended. Each member of the family imagines something different: vegetables, flowers, space for wildlife, and a place to gather. With the help of a knowledgeable neighbor, the children begin planting, observing insects, harvesting berries, building habitats, and learning how a garden changes through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eGerda Muller blends gentle storytelling with accurate gardening details, labeling plants and tools while introducing real techniques such as sowing, composting, protecting seedlings, and preparing beds for winter. Simple recipes and practical tasks connect the harvest to everyday life, helping children see the full cycle from soil to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eThe illustrations are richly detailed without overwhelming the page, encouraging careful observation while supporting developing readers ready for longer text. This second edition features premium paper and redesigned endpapers, making it a durable addition to home and classroom libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eA wonderful companion to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/how-does-my-garden-grow-gerda-muller\" title=\"How Does My Garden Grow Picture Book by Gerda Muller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eHow Does My Garden Grow?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/how-does-my-fruit-grow-picture-book\" title=\"How Does My Fruit Grow Picture Book by Gerda Muller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eHow Does My Fruit Grow?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/a-year-around-the-great-oak-nature-study-book\" title=\"A Year Around the Great Oak by Gerda Muller Nature Study for Kids\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Year Around the Great Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eA Year in Our New Garden (2nd Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"319\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"358\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 6, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"413\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.9\" L × 8.5\" W × 0.6\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"522\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlder \u0026amp; Alouette Teacher Recommendation: \u003c\/strong\u003eBest suited for ages 6–8 and early elementary readers exploring seasonal gardening and nature study.\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31940387274816,"sku":"1782507094","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/a-year-in-our-new-garden-picture-book_1.webp?v=1771220332"},{"product_id":"gerda-muller-seasons-board-book-set","title":"Gerda Muller Seasons Board Book Set: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eA Wordless Board Book Set Following the Rhythm of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eThe Gerda Muller Seasons Board Book Set is a complete collection of four wordless board books—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—that gently follow the changing year through everyday life and nature.\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eEach book invites young children to observe seasonal shifts as they unfold in gardens, fields, and family life, returning again and again to familiar scenes as the year turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eRendered in Gerda Müller’s richly detailed yet gentle illustration style, these books encourage close looking, conversation, and storytelling. 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The wear is barely noticeable. All books are fully readable and lovely for everyday family use, though this small imperfection makes the set not ideal if you’re purchasing as a gift. Toddlers will not notice the minor crimps on this lovely book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasons Board Book Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2814\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2881\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2856\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board books (set of 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2897\" data-start=\"2884\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2953\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":40544219201600,"sku":"1782504737","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Home Edition","offer_id":40544219234368,"sku":"1782504738","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/gerda-muller-seasonal-board-book-set.webp?v=1766571106"},{"product_id":"spring-board-book-gerda-muller","title":"Spring by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eA Wordless Board Book Celebrating the Season of Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"455\"\u003eSpring by Gerda Muller is a wordless board book that invites young children to observe the small, everyday signs of the season’s return.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"595\"\u003eAcross richly detailed illustrations, children follow scenes of planting seeds, meeting baby animals, watching birds in their nests, painting eggs, and spending time outdoors as the landscape begins to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eBecause the story is told entirely through images, each reading becomes an opportunity for conversation, storytelling, and close looking. 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Younger children delight in the rhythmic animal sounds, while older listeners appreciate the cleverness and companionship at the heart of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eA timeless fairy tale celebrating resilience, friendship, and finding one’s place.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Fairy Tale Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eFor another beautifully illustrated story by \u003cstrong data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerda Muller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, explore \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Gerda Muller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/the-sorcerers-apprentice-picture-book-gerda-muller\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"731\"\u003eThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lively tale of magic, mischief, and clever problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eYou can also browse our collection of \u003ca title=\"classic fairy tales for children\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/fairy-tales-folktales-fables\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eclassic fairy tales for children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more traditional stories for read-alouds and family storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eThe Musicians of Bremen\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003ePublisher Recommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32903416873024,"sku":"1782507922","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/grimms-fairy-tale-muscicians-of-bremen.webp?v=1771208229"},{"product_id":"the-sorcerers-apprentice-picture-book-gerda-muller","title":"The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – A Classic Tale by Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Tale of Magic, Mischief, and a Spell Gone Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic picture book for ages 4–8, retelling a well-known folktale through detailed illustrations by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerda Müller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"614\"\u003eWhen young Oliver becomes an apprentice to a sorcerer, he enters a world of spells, potions, and careful work. He learns to observe, prepare, and tend to his master’s workshop. But when the sorcerer leaves, Oliver grows impatient with ordinary tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eWhy carry buckets of water when magic can do the work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eWith a single spell, he sets a broom in motion—only to discover that he cannot stop it. Water rises, the workshop fills, and what begins as a clever shortcut quickly becomes chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eGerda Muller’s illustrations capture both the humor and rising tension of the story, placing it in a richly detailed, old-world setting. The images guide the pacing and help younger readers follow the unfolding action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eBest known as the story behind \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFantasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this classic tale introduces themes of responsibility, patience, and the consequences of misused power in a form accessible to young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Folk Tale Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eFor a lively animal tale filled with camaraderie and cleverness, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/musicians-of-bremen-grimm-fairy-tale-book\" title=\"The Musician's of Bremen fairy tale picture book by Gerda Muller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThe Musicians of Bremen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, another beautifully illustrated Grimm classic by Gerda Muller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eYou can also browse our collection of \u003ca title=\"classic fairy tales for children\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/fairy-tales-folktales-fables\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eclassic fairy tales for children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more traditional stories for read-alouds and family storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sorcerer’s Apprentice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerda Muller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32903419428928,"sku":"1782506284","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/sorcerers-apprentice-gerda-muller.webp?v=1771105069"},{"product_id":"the-wildwood-elves-folk-tale-picture-book","title":"The Wildwood Elves – A Forest Folktale by Anne-Marie Chapouton and Gerda Muller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Adventure Story of Curiosity, Craft, and the Call of the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eThe Wildwood Elves is a richly illustrated folk tale for ages 6–8 that follows a small woodland community as curiosity leads them beyond the forest for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"606\"\u003eDeep in the woods, the Wildwood Elves live quietly in their village, shaping clay, tending gardens, chopping wood, and caring for one another. 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