An Island Grows by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Cathie Felstead.

Lovely, lovely, lovely.  This is a great volcano book for toddlers and preschoolers, many of whom are fascinated by volcanoes.  And to top the whole thing off, volcanoes are not portrayed as scary and destructive, but rather as the geological force that creates islands.  Schaefer’s text is inviting and easy to read, while Felstead’s paper-crafted illustrations are at once visually exciting and very child friendly. 

Perfect for a unit about the earth in preschool, a great read-aloud for a science storytime, or just the perfect book to read if you have a child interested in science.  I would recommend this one especially for those children who appreciate nonfiction more than story picture books.  It is a treat.