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Jennifer Ward (1)

Author of Somewhere in the Ocean

For other authors named Jennifer Ward, see the disambiguation page.

29 Works 4,612 Members 106 Reviews

About the Author

Jennifer Ward is the author of numerous children's books, all of which present nature to kids

Image credit: Courtesy of Jennifer Ward (Children's Book Author)

Series

Works by Jennifer Ward

Somewhere in the Ocean (2000) 795 copies

The Busy Tree (2009) 493 copies

There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea (2007) 482 copies

Over in the Garden (2002) 465 copies

Way Out in the Desert (1998) 427 copies

I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature (2008) 314 copies

Mama Built a Little Nest (2014) 290 copies

Forest Bright, Forest Night (2005) 196 copies

The Seed & the Giant Saguaro (2003) 169 copies

There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish (2012) 130 copies

There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider (2015) 122 copies

What Will Hatch? (2013) 100 copies

There Was an Odd Princess Who Swallowed a Pea (2011) 89 copies

There Was an Old Martian Who Swallowed the Moon (2015) 76 copies

How to Find a Bird (2020) 75 copies

Way Up in the Arctic (2007) 57 copies

There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog (2010) 56 copies

What Will Grow? (2017) 55 copies

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (2017) 48 copies

Mama Dug a Little Den (2018) 39 copies

Let's Go Outside!: Outdoor Activities and Projets to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature (2009) 30 copies

Round (2020) 22 copies

The Little Creek (2005) 21 copies

The Sunhat (2013) 14 copies

Because You Are My Baby (2007) 14 copies

I Love Birds!: 52 Ways to Wonder, Wander, and Explore Birds with Kids (2019) 13 copies

Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the Wild (2021) 13 copies

It's a Jungle Out There!: 52 Nature Adventures for City Kids (2011) 6 copies

Penelope Goes to the Library (2013) 1 copy

Tagged

animals (271) birds (82) bugs (41) children (37) children's (28) children's books (23) counting (147) coyote (27) desert (122) desert animals (22) eggs (24) environment (26) fiction (84) fish (26) garden (34) habitats (74) Halloween (25) informational (38) insects (63) math (37) nature (170) non-fiction (83) numbers (49) ocean (134) parenting (29) picture book (222) pirates (23) plants (42) poetry (26) repetition (37) rhyme (88) rhyming (93) science (125) song (40) songs (33) Southwest (23) spring (34) to-read (30) tree (31) trees (58)

Common Knowledge

Canonical name: Ward, Jennifer
Gender: female

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Reviews

Mama Dug a Little Den by Jennifer Ward

This book depicts the many different types of burrows that animals build for their babies. This book includes beautiful illustrations and factual information about burrows and animals. Overall, this book is a fun read with educational elements, good writing, and beautiful illustrations!

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kaylee.dicey | 2 other reviews | Feb 29, 2024 |

Mama Dug a Little Den by Jennifer Ward

This book would be good for young children when teaching a lesson about animals. This book has information about different animals and the homes they make with a fun narrative and great illustrations, It is both insightful and engaging.

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kaylee.dicey | 2 other reviews | Jan 31, 2024 |

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear by Jennifer Ward

Really pretty with simple text (and a section in the back where you can read deeper).

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sloth852 | 2 other reviews | Jan 8, 2024 |

How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward

I love books that provide information on how to observe like a naturalist. Beautiful illustrations.

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sloth852 | 2 other reviews | Jan 2, 2024 |

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Ministry Resources (1)

SYES Library Wishlist (1)

Children's Books About Science and Math (1)

Princess Tales (1)

Awards

By Award By Work

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book

How to Find a Bird (Nonfiction – 2020)

What Will Grow? (2018)

What Will Hatch? (2014)

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6

Way Out in the Desert (365806)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2016)

Great Lakes Great Books Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 2016)

Grand Canyon Reader Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – Nonfiction – 2018)

There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea (Winner – Picture Books – 2009)

The Seed & the Giant Saguaro (Nominee – Picture Books – 2006)

Way Out in the Desert (Nominee – Picture Books – 2000)

AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

How to Find a Bird (Longlist – Hands-On Science Book – 2022)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the Wild (2022)

How to Find a Bird (2021)

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (2018)

What Will Hatch? (Under Five – 2014)

Colorado Book Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Winner – Children's Literature – 2015)

Children's Favorites Awards

There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog (Selection – Young Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10) – 2011)

Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book

How to Find a Bird (Primary – 2021)

Mama Dug a Little Den (Primary – 2019)

What Will Grow? (Primary – 2018)

Charlotte Award

What Will Grow? (Nominee – Primary – 2021)

Giverny Book Award

Forest Bright, Forest Night (2009)

Growing Good Kids Book Award

What Will Grow? (2018)

The Busy Tree (2010)

Great Reads from Great Places

Mama Built a Little Nest (Colorado – 2015)

A Baker's Dozen: The Best Children's Books for Family Literacy

How to Find a Bird (2021)

New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (Nonfiction – 2017)

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nonfiction – 2014)

Nerdy Book Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nonfiction Picture Books – 2014)

Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year

Mama Built a Little Nest (Children's Books – 2014)

Notable Children's Book

Mama Built a Little Nest (2015)

Keystone to Reading Book Award

Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the Wild (Nominee – Elementary Award, Primary Level – 2023)

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – Elementary Award, Primary Level – 2016)

Mind the Gap Awards

How to Find a Bird (2021)

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award

What Will Grow? (Honor Book – Beginning Nonfiction – 2018)

CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy

What Will Grow? (Nominee – Talk – 2018)

What Will Hatch? (Nominee – Talk – 2014)

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (Birth-4 – 2018)

Mama Built a Little Nest (K-2 – 2016)

Leaping Lizards List

Mama Built a Little Nest (2015)

Picture This Recommendation List

Mama Built a Little Nest (2015)

Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award

Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the Wild (Gold Award – 2022)

Charter Oak Children's Book Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – Nonfiction – 2016)

Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List

Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the Wild (Grades K-2 – 2022)

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (Youth – 2018)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids

Mama Built a Little Nest (Informational Books for Younger Readers – 2014)

Ladybug Picture Book Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – 2015)

NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12

Mama Dug a Little Den (2019)

Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear (2018)

Texas 2x2 Reading List

What Will Grow? (2018)

The Busy Tree (2010)

Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – 2016)

William C. Towner Student Award for Informational Text

Mama Built a Little Nest (Nominee – 2016)

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Statistics

Works: 29
Members: 4,612
Popularity: #5,458
Rating: 4.0

Reviews: 106
ISBNs: 100
Languages: 2

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I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature (April 2008)

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