5 Kids Books That Celebrate the Change of Seasons
Spring, summer, fall, or winter, these books embrace the seasons beautifully, highlighting the delights of our extraordinary weather and ecology here on Earth!
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A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park | Book Review
A Green Place to Be tells the story of how space was made in one of America's busiest urban centers for nature, contemplation, peace, and solitude.
2 Playful Non-Fiction Books to Bug Out Over
These 2 kids books take nonfiction to a new level! Using poetry and clever word plays, these picture books are playful, yet educational for ages 5-95!
Rachel Ignotofsky, Author of The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth | My Writing and Reading Life
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more.
Water Land: Land and Water Forms Around the World | Book Review
Christy Hale succeeds in turning a straightforward vocabulary primer into exploration of a complex geographical concept: the way in which land and water are interlinked and interdependent.
Illustration Inspiration: Yuval Zommer, Illustrator of The Big Book of the Blue
Yuval Zommer has written and illustrated several children’s books, including The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue.
Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book | Book Review
Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book, by Britta Teckentrup, is a fantastic selection for the child who loves the night sky, or perhaps a class learning about the moon.
M.H. Clark Discusses Tiny, Perfect Things
Keep reading to learn more about M.H. Clark and her latest book, Tiny, Perfect Things
Jody Jensen Shaffer and Daniel Miyares Discuss A Chip Off the Old Block
Jody Jensen Shaffer and Daniel Miyares discuss their picture book A Chip Off the Old Block, in which a plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives.
Wishtree, by Katherine Applegate | A Mother-Daughter Book Discussion
Written by the award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, Wishtree is an inspiring tale of kindness and tolerance told from the perspective of a wise, old red oak tree (216 rings old).