Review By JACQUELINE BODNAR As a nature lover, exposing my children to and helping them to learn about the great outdoors is paramount to me. From discussing things that fly by to taking nature walks, creating an appreciation for the natural world is an important mission. I was excited when How Things Work in the […]
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How Things Work in the Yard
August 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Tags: Clouds·Dandelions·Early Elementary·Fireflies·Jacqueline Bodnar·Lisa Campbell Ernst·Nonfiction·Preschoolers·Snails·Wagons
The Snail and the Whale
June 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Review By HUYEN MACMICHAEL The Snail and the Whale was so entertaining that it helped my four-year-old and my friend’s active two-year-old stay seated and riveted during our lengthy lunch at a restaurant. Sure, I had to read between bites but the rhyming couplets were a succulent mouthful and the adorable illustrations were packed with […]
Tags: Animal Rescue·Axel Scheffler·Eco-Friendly Kids Books·Environmental Children's Literature·Huyen MacMichael·Invertebrate Animals·Julia Donaldson·Marine Animals·Preschoolers·Snails·Whales
The Snail’s Spell
August 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Many of us are inspired to become vegetarians after they learn about the widespread animal exploitation that supports the Standard American Diet. We can only hope that the next generation sees animals differently than ours does — not as commodities to be manipulated to maximize yield, but as individuals who deserve our respect. […]
Tags: Books that Teach Empathy·Compassion·Early Elementary·Garden·Joanne Ryder·Lynne Cherry·Natural History·Preschoolers·Snails·Wildlife