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New Picture Books for Young Naturalists (2019)

I love discovering more nature-themed picture books I can use with my kids or in the classroom. Plus, these are just in time for spring Earth Day celebrations. Introduce your young naturalists to bees, animal sounds, seashells, worms, and more! New Picture Books for Young Naturalists (2019) Who Is Sleeping? A Lift-the-Flap Book by Petr […]

Picture Books to Teach Children About the Seasons

Children can learn about the four seasons at any time of year. One way to do that is to start with picture books like these to spark further discovery. You’ll notice that many of these books talk about observing a tree throughout the four seasons. These books lead to a wonderful hands-on way to observe […]

Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books

Looking for non-screen options for road trips and quiet time at home? Books are always my go-to option but activity books count as engaging, interactive choices, too. Keep Kids Engaged with the Latest, Greatest Activity Books The Kids Awesome Activity Book by Mike Lowery Visually appealing, kids will like that this colorful book offers […]

2018 Picture Books About Nature

Nature — the environment, the animals, the plants — surrounds us. We can teach our children about nature in many ways — being outside and observing is always my first preference. But books can support our children’s understanding of nature, too. Especially when we’re reading about things we can’t experience first hand due to our […]

Cheerful Children’s Books About Spring

Introduce your children to the wonder of spring! Reading good children’s books about spring gives kids knowledge about what to expect in nature. In spring, you’ll find new plants and baby animals. And after a long winter, it’s a wonderful time to get back outside. There, observe the new life popping up all around you. (One […]

Beautiful Bird Books for Kids (To Spark an Interest in Nature)

Birds are everywhere, right? That’s why birds are an easy way to get kids excited about animals and nature. Read beautiful bird books to teach your children more about birds. Kids will learn about beaks, feathers, food, nests, habitats, and much more. Then, try bird watching. Make or buy your own bird feeder. Use […]

Inspiring, Informative Children’s Books About Trees

Have you ever adopted a tree and watched it through the seasons? Kids love watching trees. This is even more meaningful when they learn about trees. Take a peek at these inspiring and informative children’s books about trees. Read them with your kids. I hope these give your children new eyes in which to view […]

Best Children’s Books About Bugs (Insects)

Kids LOVE bugs, right? Help them learn more by reading these best children’s books about insects, as well as other non-insects bugs like worms and arachnids. If your kids don’t love bugs yet, maybe these books will get them interested. Also, it’s always good to get hands-on. Observe insects in nature. Make a worm garden. […]