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Peregrine’s Sky

April 4th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Peregrine’s Sky traces the early life of a young peregrine falcon and her family. From Peregrine’s parents’ mating rituals to her early moments out of her shell (and her loud brothers) to the nerve wracking moments of her uncertain first flight, this story is richly informative about this once-endangered species (peregrines [...]

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Only One Ocean

April 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Looking for a kids’ CD featuring a range of musical styles and a strong, positive message of marine conservation? Then The Banana Slug String Band’s album “Only One Ocean” is definitely for you! The copy of this CD we received to review has been in very heavy rotation in our household, and it is not just the [...]

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Simple Pleasures

March 24th, 2012 · 6 Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Simple Pleasures is a sweet story depicting children at play using only natural objects and their imaginations. The text of the story emphasizes the importance of deepening connection with the natural world and community, reminding us that, “simple pleasures in life are free, whether you’re ninety or three.” Highlighting this pleasantly relaxed [...]

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Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival Story

March 5th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival Story delves deep into the historical, social and natural significance of one of America’s most well-known estuaries. Author/illustrator Thomas Yezerski treats us to a well written and intricately illustrated sojourn through this important wetland. Many of us have traveled through the marshy area on I-95, I-80, one [...]

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