Picture Books: Nature Books

Nature Books:

Waiting to grow up is hard! She wants to be just like Mother Tree - but Mother Tree warns her not to grow too fast. A beautifully illustrated book about life in the forest, but also about growing up. Then end notes have lots of information about trees.

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Nek Chand had to move due to his religious beliefs but India didn't feel like home to him. Until one day he found a spot in the forest and decided to clean it up. Then he brought rocks to lay a foundation and pathways.  Then he made statues from trash. Now this garden is a national treasure and people from all over the world visit the garden. I had never heard of this garden, but it sounds amazing. I love that Nek Chand created this garden in secret for years. And I love that it was discovered and shared by so many people. What an inspiring creative story! 

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P-22 grew up and had to leave to find a new home. But the other areas were occupied, so he went further towards civilization. He crossed the highway (20 lanes!) and made his home in the park. He became famous - so famous that people finally started supporting the animal bridge. Before reading this book, I didn't know about cougars in Hollywood. I didn't know they often get hit by cars. This book is thoughtful, full of knowledge, and a little bit sad. It tugs at the heartstrings but it also will inspire readers.

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Different animals are hiding in the jungle - who could they be?

This is a great book (maybe not a library book because of the lift-the-flaps) that will delight readers. Perfect for storytime (instead of circulation) - this book will cause readers to be loud with animals sounds! 

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The animals in the forest are scared -a  fire is sweeping their their homes. They flee. But they are also determined that they will come back. A sad but timely picture book about wildfires.  We've had so many the past few years and this book is inspired by them. A great look at the impact we have on the environment and how changes affect everyone.