Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses
Karen The use of ornamental grasses is becoming increasingly popular and pampas grass, Japanese silver grass, and feather reed grass can be found in nurseries, big box stories, and from online…
About Arachnids
Spiders and their relatives may seem scary but they are fascinating animals and play an important role in our environment. Cathryn Sill’s non-fiction book, About Arachnids, introduces young children to…
Book Review: In the Green Kitchen: Techniques to Learn by Heart
Alice Waters’ philosophy of using sustainable, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them simply to produce delicious, healthful meals is very appealing. This concept underlies her book, In the Green Kitchen,…
Book Review: Little Owl Lost
A little owlet separated from his mommy makes a great story for young children. Written for young children two to five years old, Chris Haughton’s book, Little Owl Lost, retells…
Book Review: Trees: The Balance of Life, The Beauty of Nature
Pierre Lieutaghi’s Trees, is a unique book focusing on the beauty and power of trees. The author’s stated aim is to “highlight the unique character of trees in all their…
Book Review: How Do You Know It’s Winter?
Lisa Herrington’s book, How Do You Know It’s Winter? introduces young children to the activities and changes in the environment that are associated with winter. Written for preschoolers, this non-fiction…
Book Review: The Art of Simple Food
Based on the assumption that high quality ingredients can be cooked simply to produce extraordinary food, Alice Waters’ book, The Art of Simple Food, introduces a unique way of cooking.…
Book Review: Worldchanging: A User’s Guide for the 21st Century
The gloom and doom journalism that we read constantly in the media can be unnerving but the book, Worldchanging, provides hope that these problems can be solved. A companion to…
Book Review: Incredible Vegetables from Self-Watering Pots
The thought of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and corn from the garden appeals to most gardeners but only some have the garden space to grow their own vegetables. Lack of space…
Book Review: Turkey Clause
The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is special and Wendi Silvano’s book, Turkey Clause, is the perfect bridge between the two holidays. It is aimed at children 3-5 years old…