Book Review: About Fish
Karen If you are lucky enough to have a stream or pond on your property you might have fish that add to the life and interest of the place. Fish certainly…
Book Review: The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring
The coastal redwoods of Northern California inspire awe in those who have seen them because of their incredible height and size. What we see are tall wide trunks that soar…
Book Review: About Insects
Whether a child finds insects fascinating or scary Cathryn Sill’s non-fiction book, About Insects, will and provides a more detailed look at eighteen specific ones. Written for young children, it…
Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses
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.…