Discover all the colors that a tree can be with this entertaining nature story! From oaks and willows to larches and Douglas firs, this book introduces children to trees, their colors, and the ways they change through the year. These ideas can be used to introduce children to ideas that can be explored anywhere in the world. Plus, a bonus activity at the end of the book encourages children to take their new knowledge outside for a scavenger hunt. So take a few minutes to snuggle up and read … [Read more...] about Can a Tree Be Blue? by Audrey Sauble
Wild Timothy by Gary Blackwood
Bookish Timothy Martin lives in the shadow of his older brother, star athlete and outdoorsman. Their father takes Timothy on a camping trip to "toughen him up," but the boy gets hopelessly lost and injured. When his hopes of being rescued grow dim, he realizes that, if he's going to survive, it's all up to him. His fumbling trial-and-error efforts take him into a new dimension where he and the wilderness become partners in an adventure he never suspected could exist. Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about Wild Timothy by Gary Blackwood
Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart Nobody knows the stories of the animals like Pippin--a girl on a mission to protect the wildlife on her favorite river. Snappy and endearing characters and well-informed wildlife will leave you cheering for nature throughout Pippin's adventures to protect the cove. Join in the fun as this bold superhero in training for a sustainable planet uses her superpower to decipher the messages of the wildlife and protect her … [Read more...] about Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese
Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese Virgil is a royally bred foxhound. However, he refuses to hunt foxes or anything else for that matter. The Master of Hounds treats him quite cruelly. Virgil takes it in stride and stays true to himself. On one particular hunt, Virgil did what he always does. The hounds went one way and Virgil went the opposite way. The Mater of Hounds sends one of the huntsmen after Virgil and tells him to tie his whip to Virgil’s collar and drag him back. But when the … [Read more...] about Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese
FEATURED BOOK: Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Genre: Children's science nature and how it works; Children's Animals Nobody knows the stories of the animals like Pippin — a girl on a mission to protect the baby animals on her favorite river and wherever she goes. Snappy and endearing characters and well-informed wildlife will leave you cheering for nature throughout Pippin’s adventures to protect the cove. Enjoy this refreshing tale for 9-12 year olds and nature lovers of all ages. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
FEATURED BOOK: A Trail of Honesty by J.A. Angelo
Genre: Children's Social Issues Summertime is vacation time for the Angelino family, and the two Angelino boys are excited about their upcoming camping trip. They’re going to the local state park, where they can swim, go fishing, and look for wildlife! Being on vacation doesn’t mean the boys have to be careful. An encounter with a sneezing deer provides their father with an opportunity to teach the boys about respecting wildlife and staying alert for danger. Knowing more about the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: A Trail of Honesty by J.A. Angelo
Bobby’s Summer by Shannon Sonneveldt
It’s summer time when Bobby meets Jaz in the park. Bobby has never met an alien before and is excited that he and Jaz are now friends. Bobby learns that his new friend’s planet is dying and they need Bobby’s help to save it. In an exciting summer adventure, Bobby gets to ride in a spaceship to Jaz’s planet, which is dying due to pollution. Bobby tells them things that will help the planet survive and becomes a hero! Nobody back home believes Bobby’s story, but that’s ok because Bobby helped … [Read more...] about Bobby’s Summer by Shannon Sonneveldt
Inchworms-Little Leaf Learning Series by Piper Meadow
From The Little Leaf Learning Series: Inchworms Full of fun facts, "Inchworms" teaches young children about the curious little creature that travels along so uniquely. This short story will entertain your little ones and explain why Inchworms move the way they do, where they go after they "disappear" each year and more. With large, clear photos (that look wonderful on color or black and white displays) and just the right amount of information, your little one is guaranteed to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inchworms-Little Leaf Learning Series by Piper Meadow
Beatha – A Badger’s Story by Louise J Hastings
In Bilbrook Wood, the badger Beatha senses danger from nearby Burridge Farm, where dairy farmer Jake Barker is plotting to destroy her family and all she holds dear. Does she stay and risk it all? Or leave her ancestral home as winter fast approaches? This is Beatha's story, where the peaceful natural world meets the world of power and greed, and where lives hang in the balance. Targeted Age Group: 9 - 12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I wanted to write a book about a badger family … [Read more...] about Beatha – A Badger’s Story by Louise J Hastings
