Explore art, history, and nature through the Frick Pittsburgh’s booklist! Whether you’re reading at home, on the bus, or tucked into a sunny grove on the Frick’s 10-acre campus, we hope readers of all ages enjoy these stories that inspire reflection, discovery and delight. 

May 15, 2026

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In the Catalog

Expedition Backyard

Expedition Backyard

Exploring Nature From Country to City

Rosemary Mosco

Mole and Vole always venture out into the world to see what nature they can find, but after an accidental move from the country to the city, the best friends have to learn to discover new plants and animals in their new environment.

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The Grasshopper & the Ants

The Grasshopper & the Ants

Jerry Pinkney

In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead.

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No Star Nights

No Star Nights

Anna Egan Smucker

A young girl growing up in a steel mill town in the 1950s describes her childhood and how it was affected by the local industry.

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The Time Museum

The Time Museum

Matthew Loux

Science-loving Delia Bean is expecting to have a pretty boring summer vacation looking after her little brother. But when her Uncle Lyndon offers her an internship in his Earth Time Museum, everything begins to look a lot better!

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From Libby

Time to Make Art

Time to Make Art

Jeff Mack

When a little girl asks meaningful questions about creating art, her questions are answered by a diverse group of artists throughout time and history.

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