Climate change and the effects humans have on its rise has been a media and community focus all over the world. Young people have been leading the call for positive change, and they’ve been demanding that their parents and grandparents pay attention. Even so, the enormity of the problem can feel overwhelming and hopeless. The […]
Entries Tagged as 'Recycling'
Plastic Sucks! by Dougie Poynter
November 10th, 2019 · 1 Comment · Books
Tags: Dougie Poynter·middle grade·Plastic Sucks!·Recycling·single-use plastic
Michael Recycle Saves Christmas
December 18th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JACQUELINE BODNAR All families who care about animals should also care about the planet. After all, having a healthy planet involves helping to take care of the animals and ensuring that they will have all they need to naturally survive and thrive. Yet we live in a society filled with consumerism, disposables, and […]
Tags: Alexandra Colombo·Christmas·Consumerism·Ellie Bethel·Environment·Jacqueline Bodnar·Recycling
Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears?
May 16th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Books
Review By HOMA WOODRUM My son and daughter dove right into the review copy of Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears? when it arrived in the mail and it was a hit with them! A little boy and his sister both play super hero in this charming book by Carmela LaVigna Coyle and illustrated by Mike Gordon. I […]
Tags: Bravery·Carmela LaVigna Coyle·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Firefighters·Homa Woodrum·Mike Gordon·Preschoolers·Recycling·Superheroes
Earth Day
April 15th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JENNIFER GANNETT In honor of Environmental Education week and to highlight Earth Day, Vegbooks is featuring books with environmental themes. More on EE Week here. “Save the Earth” reads a banner in Emily’s classroom, cultivating awareness about Earth Day among the students. During a discussion, her classmates come up with pretty big ideas about saving dolphins, […]
Tags: Bicycles·Conservation·Early Elementary·Early Readers·Earth Day·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environment·Farmers Markets·Fathers·Preschoolers·Recycling·Robin Hill School