Children’s Literature: Halloween Forest

With crisper nighttime temperatures and daylight shortening, my children are gearing up for the next holiday. It's not Labor Day, silly, but Halloween they have on their brains. Costumes are being selected, spookiness is IN! My daughter's favorite holiday is not Christmas, … [Read more...]

Green Children’s Literature: Love is the Color of a Rainbow

I am a pretty harsh critic of children's literature and music. I am mostly annoyed by the samples we are sent. Today, I was pleasantly surprised when I opened an old package containing the lovely book Love is the Color of a Rainbow. “Enjoy this delightful book with your … [Read more...]

Awkward Children’s Literature about Friendship

There is nothing worse than watching your child struggle through the trials and tribulations that come along with friendship. There are many children books out that help children learn to make new friends, maintain friendships, and recognize what makes them desirable to other … [Read more...]

Children’s Literature: Adventures of Little Herbert in Mushroom Land

I was excited to receive Adventures of Little Herbert in Mushroom Land by Natasha Guruleva, as mushroom hunting is one of our family's favorite past times. Mushrooms hold a special lore in children's literature. Think of the amanita in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is a … [Read more...]

Children’s Literature about Nature: Pacha’s Pajamas Featuring Mos Def

A story written by nature, Pacha's Pajamas has an impressive list of endorsements. Van Jones, Julia Butterfly, Vandana Shiva, Mos Def, etc. all give this story positive praise. Pacha’s Pajamas is an urban fairy tale that centers on a little girl with big dreams. One night, the … [Read more...]