Green Children’s Literature: You Are Stardust

When I read the title of the book You Are Stardust by Elin Kelsey, I can't help but sing We are stardust. We are golden. And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. This is not a book about Joni Mitchell's song "Woodstock", but an excellent children's book … [Read more...]

Green Children’s Books: The Wild Weather Book

Springtime in the mountains means unpredictable weather. One day it may snow, the next day it can be 60 degrees and sunny. I don't believe in weather ruining your outdoor fun. As long as I have a dry warm place to return to, I go outside no matter the weather. The Wild … [Read more...]

Eco Juvenile Books: Curse of the Bone Pirates Eco-Logical Adventures

When my daughter (the avid reader) saw Curse of the Bone Pirates: Nui Island Eco-Logical Adventures by B.T. Hope sitting beside my computer this morning, she asked, "What is that?". The cover intrigued her. The subtitle of "eco-logical adventure" intrigues me. When Big B is … [Read more...]

Patagonia Books: Closer to the Ground

I love [amazon_link id="B001NAC5IQ" target="_blank" ]Patagonia's[/amazon_link] clothing for their durability, fashion, and environmental ethos. The company has just entered the publishing business recognizing "books are still the most important medium for passing our values to … [Read more...]

Children’s Literature: The Night Before Christmas Deep Under the Sea

Up the porthole I swam like a shark; I tore back the seaweed then peered through the dark. The moon shells they glimmered like pearls from the glow Of luminescent jellyfish gliding below. The Night Before Christmas, Deep Under the Sea by Kathie Kelleher and illustrated … [Read more...]