Picture Book Wednesday: Happy Earth Day

Just a few nature books for Earth Day!

It isn't always easy to tell when Spring is here to stay. There are lots of tricky moments when it feels like the weather has changed, but it changes back. This is a great example of those hard to tell moments.

Folks working in the community garden shares knowledge on how to grow plants. There's a lot of plants shared in this book. I love how this book ends in a community feast. The illustrations are colorful and cheerful. The characters are diverse.  There's an end page that shares more about the plants talked about in this book. 

Grace's teacher gave her the book The Secret Garden not knowing it would change her world. Grace became interested in gardening. She became an activist, but she never forgot about gardening. Years later, in Detroit, she started a garden in vacant lots. She created something magical with the help of the community and several youth volunteers. 

How are you celebrating Earth Day?

Picture Books: Earth Day (2)

 

Happy Earth Day!

Did you miss the other posts?

 

I have another picture book post and a board book post.

Here is another set of picture books perfect for today!

Four bug friends are looking for the perfect place to live. Each of them needs a little something different.  Will they ever find it?

This is a great storytime read for older kids - not too much text, bright colors, and great ending!

Before everyone had fun in the tree and under the tree, Nell finds a seed and takes care of it.

I love how the story changes times. It shares how the tree is loved today and also how the tree grows and with it - Nell's family. A sweet story about both nature and family.

This one talks about weather, but also about the science behind the weather. It's sort of a story and sort of a nonfiction book. The sky glows for many different reasons.

I love the science behind the weather: rainbows, solar eclipses, fireflies, and light for photography. There is a mini part about light pollution on the last page. 

*Book sent for review

This book is for older kiddos, but it's pretty cool so I'm including it. 

It shares information about the forest in terms of science, but also how different cultures use the forest, animals in the forest, and more. There are detailed pop-ups on every other page. 

** book sent for review

Picture Book Wednesday: Earth Day Books (1)

 

Earth Day is coming up, so here are some great picture books about climate control, saving our planet, and nature stories.

This is a repeating story with lovely bright colorful artwork that explains how the Earth is all connected and how we depend upon each other.

* Book was sent for review

This book counts from 1 to 10 showcasing how one person can make a difference, especially if more people join in. Then the numbers jump by 10s.  The artwork is bright and cheerful. It's very matter of fact about climate control. I love how it ends like it begins. I love how the book shows important people fighting now for climate change - and includes mini biographies in the back. I love how it shows how readers can start to make a difference. 

This book has limited text but showcases how a sunflower grows and dies. The end of the book shared the life cycle of the plant and talks about the parts of the plant. The simple text and bold artwork make this one an excellent choice for storytimes about flowers and gardening. 

Another climate book showcasing what we can do together to change the course of the planet's deterioration. This is test is simple - but it is science based. I love that it doesn't pull any punches, but it IS hopeful. It also has a section in the back to answer questions about climate change. 

Mary walked past and empty lot. A lightbulb went off and she created a plan on the spot.

The second book in this charming rhyming series is perfection. I love that Mery asked for help from both the community and her friends. I love the nursery rhyme references, the nook for books, and the added sign. 

** F&G sent for review

A family goes kayaking  - and sees creatures over and under the waves. An excellent book about the creatures in the ocean - there's an author's note with more information about all the creatures showcased. I love this series - it's informative and entertaining. 

There are moments in every animals life - that are in between. This gorgeous picture book of animal photographs shows just that. April Pulley Sayre's work speaks for itself and it's such a shame she died. Her works lend themselves to pouring over the photographs and maybe even trying to take a few photos yourself,