Earlier this year I shared about my favorite nature-based books for children from 2022 and I thought it would be fun this year to go ahead and share my favorites for the first half of the year. There are so many notable picture books this year that celebrate nature as well as children spending time… Continue reading New and Upcoming 2023 Nature-Based Books for Children
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Ecology With Kids Publishes March 7th!
If you have seen my previous blog post on The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series, you'll not be surprised to hear I'm very excited for the newest addition to the series: Ecology With Kids. I'm very excited about the ecology topic and think children will love this one.The scientists featured are some of my very favorites:… Continue reading Ecology With Kids Publishes March 7th!
Best Nature-Based Picture Books of 2022
If you've followed my blog for any time you'll know I absolutely love nature-based picture books! This past year was a great one for introducing new nature-based narratives with beautiful illustrations to inspire children to grow their love for the natural world and get out and explore and enjoy it as well. Most of the… Continue reading Best Nature-Based Picture Books of 2022
Nature Nonfiction Author Spotlight: Gail Gibbons
About Gail Gibbons' Books Gail Gibbons' nonfiction picture books are likely already familiar to you. She has written close to 200 books, after all! Her books span a wide range of topics, from transportation to sharks, clocks to tornadoes, and holidays to apples. Her nonfiction picture books are aimed at children ages 4-8 years old… Continue reading Nature Nonfiction Author Spotlight: Gail Gibbons
Engaging STEM Activity Books for Children
The popularity of STEM-based activity books for children has increased over the last few years. Today I am excited to share The Kitchen Pantry Scientist books that I think really hit the mark in this genre of books. The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series, from Quarto Kids, contains the following three books: Physics for Kids (published… Continue reading Engaging STEM Activity Books for Children
Favorite Children’s Books About Evolution
Evolution Books for 3-5 Year Olds Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story See my full review on Goodreads hereBy Lisa Westberg Peters, Illustrated by Lauren StringerPublished by: HMH Books for Young Readers Grandmother Fish: A Child's First Book of Evolution See my full review on Goodreads hereBy Jonathan Tweet, Illustrated by Karen LewisPublished by: Feiwel… Continue reading Favorite Children’s Books About Evolution
New and Notable Nature-Based Picture Books For Spring
The Spring Equinox has arrived which means it's time for flowers and rain and birds and gardening and insects and so much more! While I love many things about winter, there is so much joy and wonder to be had in nature in spring. And, to help usher in spring, I thought I would share… Continue reading New and Notable Nature-Based Picture Books For Spring
Quarto STEAM Club Highlight
The Need for STEAM Books First -- just a quick reminder: STEM represents science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM represents STEM plus the arts – language arts, dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. STEAM-based books for children have become more and more popular lately. Many supply great at-home learning for homeschool curriculum enhancement or just fun project-based books… Continue reading Quarto STEAM Club Highlight
Dinosaur & Fossils Study Resources
Books Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins Dictionary of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs by Gail Gibbons Dinosaur Discoveries by Gail Gibbons Dinosaur Bones by Bob Barner When Sue Found Sue by Toni Buzzeo Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon by Jeannine Atkins Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt Dinosaurs By The Numbers by Steve Jenkins Colorful World of… Continue reading Dinosaur & Fossils Study Resources
Pond Nature Study
Books Nonfiction All About Turtles by Jim Arnosky Beavers by Gail Gibbons Frogs, Toads, Lizards and Salamanders by Nancy Winslow Parker Frogs by Gail Gibbons The Frog Book by Steve Jenkins Fanatical About Frogs by Owen Davey About Fish by Cathryn Sill What’s It Like to Be A Fish? Freshwater Fish and Fishing by Jim… Continue reading Pond Nature Study
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