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Naturalist Angela's Book Pick: 'Little Beaver and the Echo'
“Little Beaver and The Echo” is a story about a lonely little beaver. One day he is so sad that he has no friends that his cries become...
Dec 23, 20192 min read


Naturalist Sara's Book Pick: 'The Camping Trip That Changed America'
“The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and our National Parks” is the story of a president, a passionate...
Nov 12, 20192 min read


Naturalist Suzy's Book Pick: 'Walter's Wonderful Web'
I stumbled upon “Walter’s Wonderful Web” while looking for books about insects for Plum Creek Nature Center’s latest exhibit, “What’s...
Oct 1, 20191 min read


Naturalist Angela's Book Picks: Appreciate Spiders and Bees
Personally, I disagree with the author of "I'm Trying to Love Spiders"; I have loved spiders since I was a little girl. I think they are...
Sep 12, 20191 min read


Naturalist Sara's Book Pick: 'Trees'
“Trees” is a lyrical nature book with stunning graphic illustrations that pays tribute to the beauty of trees and acknowledges their...
Aug 20, 20191 min read


Naturalist Suzy's Book Pick: 'Noisy Sing-Along' Stories
Get ready to make some noise! These books will make you “peeeep,” “chiiiirp” and “tap tap tap!” The “Noisy Sing-Along” books, by John...
Jul 5, 20192 min read


Naturalist Angela’s Book Pick: 'Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature'
After reading this book, readers old and young will never view spirals the same way. Chances are you will also notice more of them. With...
Jun 18, 20191 min read


Naturalist Sara's Book Pick: 'Earl the Earthworm Digs for His Life'
“Earl the Earthworm Digs for His Life,” written by Tim Magner and illustrated by Lindsay Knapp, is a perfect book to crack open during...
May 16, 20191 min read


Naturalist Suzy’s Book Pick: ‘Pitter and Patter’
Go on an adventure with raindrops named Pitter and Patter in this book by Martha Sullivan and illustrated by Cathy Morrison. Pitter and...
Apr 4, 20192 min read


Naturalist Angela's Book Picks: 'Best in Snow,' 'Raindrops Roll'
I absolutely love both of these books! Written by April Pulley Sayre, they include text that is simple, rhyming, and sometimes written...
Mar 29, 20191 min read


Naturalist Sara's Book Pick: 'The Barn Owls'
My favorite book on owls – just in time for owl prowl season! "The Barn Owls," written by Tony Johnston and illustrated by Deborah Kogan...
Feb 19, 20192 min read


Naturalist Suzy's Book Pick: 'Over and Under the Snow'
“Under the snow is a whole secret kingdom, where the smallest forest animals stay safe and warm. You’re skiing over them now.” “Over and...
Jan 14, 20192 min read


Read About Home Sweet Home
Check out these fun books. Want to learn more about animal homes? Fiction 'The Salamander Room' by Anne Mazer A boy finds a salamander in...
Oct 26, 20181 min read


Nestle Up With These Bird Books
These are three great ones the kids will love. 'Wings' by Jane Porter When all the birds fly to the top of the tree, Penguin is left all...
Jul 1, 20181 min read


Go to the Moon and Back
Check out these two books for the little astronomer. 'Rocket to the Moon' by Lerryn Korda "How do you get to the moon, Lester?" asks...
Jun 28, 20181 min read
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