Eco-Libris – Green book of the week: 'I Can Save the Earth' (and a great giveaway!)

Last September we announced on our collaboration with Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing in an educational contest - I CAN SAVE THE EARTH!. This was in a celebration of their new line of eco-friendly children’s books, Little Green Books (if you want to know who won the … [Read more...]

Child's Guide to Tree Hugging

I've been up till all hours, saving the planet on our street. Lauren Child gives us a taste of "How to be an Ecowarrior" with her charming book, What Planet are You From, Clarice Bean? I gotta admit, for a mom, I got turned on to Lauren Child mighty late. Late, as in, the … [Read more...]

Ethnic Cookbooks for Kids: Traveling the World, One Recipe at a Time

I can't say that I love to cook, but my daughter does. When we gave her Honest Pretzels for her first cookbook, she did not put it down for days. The possibilities of preparing food were very exciting to her, that's why when I discovered another cookbook for kids that focuses … [Read more...]

Celeb Storytellers

Bookmark-worthy: As part of your New Year's Resolutions, you may have promised yourself to cut the TV time for the kiddies. But there's a cold snap rushing across the country. When the wealth of crafts has run out, what's a parent of cabin-fevered tots to do? Fret no more, my … [Read more...]

Into the Trees: A book About a Child's First Adventure Into the Woods

I grew up in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. We had a yard with trees, and the park and river were not too far away. I was fortunate my parents took me on weekend hiking trips in the Hocking Hills of southern Ohio (although I called "hocking in the Hiking Hills"). Reading Into … [Read more...]