This book is a celebration of the wondrous variety, colors and sounds of the avian world. It is sure to have our children grabbing their binoculars and heading outside to explore. A veteran birder invites our young readers to look for the birds around them. 🙂 **************************************** HOW TO FIND A BIRD Jennifer Ward – Author… Read More
The title of this book is just too irresistible! Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Whether the unfortunate insects are zapped or wrapped, liquefied or zombified, the science is real–and… Read More
This book is a stunning photographic look at the fascinating lives of frogs. Our youngest readers will love the photographs and rhymes; slightly older children will also appreciate the author’s note about the difference between scientific and anecdotal research—and the value in both. ********************** BEING FROG April Pulley Sayre – Author and Photographer Frogs are amazing… Read More
Initially, Apple Cake appears to be a simple picture book, but in fact, its contents are quite sophisticated. I suspect that rarely do we think of the chain of events that have led to our eating a particular food item at a meal. With tender illustrations that are filled with emotion, this sweet picture book encourages children… Read More
What’s the best way to introduce our children to Yayoi Kusama? Start with dots, of course! That’s what MOMA curator Sarah Suzuki has done in Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity, the children’s book that teaches our young artists about the legendary Japanese artist’s life and work. Yayoi Kusama From Here to Infinity Sarah Suzuki – Author… Read More
The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory. Our children are innate scientists and love experiencing the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of the outdoors. Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery. “Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes… Read More
To take care of one another and the Earth, we must truly see one another as unique and valued. If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. ************************ An introduction to Earth for children big and small who… Read More
Charles Darwin, one of history’s most famous naturalists, got his start with beetle hunting! He had a thing for beetles, and would go to great lengths to collect and study them. People who study beetles, remind us that passionate scientists come from passionate kids. When we value our children’s passions, whether they are transfixed by beetles… Read More
Elephants are among the most intelligent of the creatures with whom we share the planet. Across Africa they have inspired respect from the people that share the landscape with them, giving them a strong cultural significance. They are icons of the continent. They are also a keystone species, playing an important role in maintaining the biodiversity… Read More
There is no better place to observe the different scales and dimensions of the natural world than in the study of the circle in nature and its related forms. This is a delightful celebration of all things round… curves, spirals, orbs, and bubbles of full-bodied beauty. AND….The comfort of this perfect form can also be felt… Read More
