Whether you consider yourself a "green" family, or just one who loves to learn, there is a special new book available to help give little ones an exciting start in their quest for knowledge of the world around them. Nature Discovery in My Backyard by The Little Environmentalists is a cute and engaging picture book designed to get curious little minds on the right path towards appreciation of nature.
This book uses the senses to help children identify and discover the things that may be living in their own backyards: trees, birds, flowers, mammals, bugs, and more! The book features a small child that kids can relate to, and the messages on each page are simple, yet open-ended enough to prompt real discussion between parents and children. There is also a section for parents in the back of the book for conducting real at-home science and nature lessons!
My kids wanted me to read this one over and over again. (And even now, I can't find the book to refer to -- they keep taking it and putting it in their library!)
For more information on the mission and offerings of The Little Environmentalists, visit their website. Love of nature can begin early enough to last a lifetime!
Wanna win? We are giving one reader their own copy of the book! Just visit the Little Environmentalists website and tell us what you like about it. You have until Tuesday, January 20th at 5pm CST to get your entries in. Giveaway is subject to complete site rules. (Be sure to give us a way to reach you if you win, and remember that we will never use your email or contact info for anything other than to send your prize.) Good luck!
I like the I'm Turning Green section and the reviews on the bottom of the page. Great! Thanks for the giveaway!
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You can purchase their books at Amazon.com. The pictures are life like and helps kids learn about nature. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the facts it gives you right on the front page, how being green is GOOD!
ReplyDeletelove the clouds when you open, and then the easy to navigate site from finding retailers to taking the challenge to getting information- very nice
ReplyDeleteI think it is a wonderful idea to teach kids to be environmentally friendly. They are our future.
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I think the website is real cool.
ReplyDeleteI like the suggestions on going green.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the website, I thought it was neat that they have storytimes where they make recycled craft projects-very fun!
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I teach sustainability to kids in schools, libraries, and community organizations. The web site is a great resource for kids.
ReplyDeleteI think the whole idea of the website is very cool! I love the book, espically the part that is for parents with tips for going green!
ReplyDeleteLove the I'm turning green section.
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It helps kids learn about nature. Great resource!
ReplyDeleteNeat website! very user friendly.
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ReplyDeleteI teach kindergarten. This would be great for my classroom. I loved the turning green section. The Go Green challenge sounds like fun!
ReplyDeletelove the recycled crafts projects
ReplyDeleteI like that it is a green website geared towards the whole family. It's also very easy to use!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to teach the younger kids so they can grow up caring about the environment. The book is great!
ReplyDeleteI simply like that their focus is teaching them environmental responsibility young.
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I love how they'll help you create your own adventure - you just have to email them. That would be great for a school - thanks for the chance! alicedemske at hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI like the Turning Green section.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact they have a family challenge.
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I love the facts on the front page!
ReplyDeleteThe website is well designed, easy to use, and informative.
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it's good for kids to teach them to care about our planet
ReplyDeleteThe family challenge is a great idea! It's a way to get everyone involved and that is so important these days. Great site overall!!
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ReplyDeletewe like the little girl turning green, we just started teaching them about recycling
ReplyDeletei like that it teaches children in a non teaching manner
ReplyDeleteI really like that Nature Discovery focuses on our own backyards! Sometimes it is easy to forget the fun they hold!
ReplyDeletethe recycled crafts projects are so fun like resueing thing with the boys
ReplyDeleteI loved that everything is 100% recycled. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I like that their products are for younger children - there aren't many products to teach young children about the importance of protecting the environment.
ReplyDeleteThey have a great newsletter.
ReplyDeletei love that this is child-focused...we really need to be teaching our children green habits:) thanks!
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I like how it teaches kids that it is important to take care of our environment.
ReplyDeleteI like the suggestions for helping families go green
ReplyDeleteI like the family challenge
ReplyDeleteI love the "Nature in My Backyard" page. What a fun way to get the kids into their own backyards and learn fun things. It's an adventure at home!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that it is recycled -- 100%!!! -- is absolutely AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteI like their books. I do wish that they had more things on their site to help kids go green. Almost everything is for purchase, and not much "for information". Just a suggestion...my 11 year old is VERY into going green, recycling, etc. If she had a site that she could get ideas from, etc. she would be more open to purchasing from that site.
ReplyDeleteI like the I'm Turning Green section. It is a great resource for teaching children about the environment and being eco-friendly. garrettsambo@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThe site is very easy to navigate and the pages load quickly. I like that they have the go-green challenge that can be tied in with the books.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my grandsons. I'm sure they would love to do the family challenge with their parents.
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I like the environmental approach they take, and how they're clear about it up front.
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I heart the I'm turning green section.:)
ReplyDeleteI love the wide range of helpful and useful information for each family.thanks
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ReplyDeletebooks are printed on 100% recycled paper with 100% post- consumer waste that is processed chlorine free and also use environmentally friendly ink.
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I like how the book is printed on 100% recycled paper with 100% post-consumer waste.
ReplyDeleteI see they're having a Go Green Challenge for people in their state. That would be cool to do in my state!
ReplyDeleteWe have cabin fever this deep into winter but there are great tips for embarking on a nature discovery anytime of the year.
ReplyDeleteits good for teaching kids about recycling
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