by Kelly | Sep 25, 2011 | Librarian's Picks, Librarian's Picks: Early Learners, Librarian's Picks: Intermediate Learners, Librarian's Picks: Parent Resources, Monthly Booklist Archive |
The Monthly Booklist Nature Connections Welcome to our very first monthly booklist. September is a beautiful month, and what better way to connect your kids with nature, than to go outside? These books will keep you motivated to get outside with your kids, long after the summer has faded. Happy trails! Where Once There Was a Wood by Denise Fleming With Denise Fleming’s trademark cut paper illustrations, this book makes a powerful and poignant environmental statement. Including nature activities & a great bibliography, this one is perfect for starting the ecological conversation with children young and old. Sunflower Houses by Sharon Lovejoy When I discovered this one a few years ago, I fell in love with the idea of growing a house made of sunflowers. The subtitle “for children and their grown-ups” captures the magic of this delightful garden activity book. Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars by Sharon Lovejoy It isn’t often I’d put two books by one author in a booklist, but this one is so lovely I had to include it as well. Although aimed at grandmothers, it is chock full of magical ideas perfectly suited to homeschooling families. Gardening, cooking, crafts and more, this book has all you could want for a year full of nature connections. Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson Any of the books in the “Henry” series would be sure to delight. The cubist illustrations, coupled with the homage to the life of Henry David Thoreau, make a perfect introduction to nature observation for children of all ages. Young ones will delight in the story, while...
