Little Rock Family Book Club: Nature
It’s the time of year when the humidity hasn’t yet struck in full force and the evenings are still cool and pleasant. Getting to spend quality time outdoors is truly wonderful in the spring. In celebration of the beautiful weather (and since Arkansas is The Natural State), we’ve found some great nature-themed reads. All of these books are available through the Central Arkansas Library System.
20 Ways to Draw a Tree
By Eloise Renouf
Artistic kids can be inspired by doodles and sketches of all different kinds of elements of nature. Ages 8 & up
Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
By April Pulley Sayre
Short rhymes and simple descriptions will fascinate young readers as they learn about squirrels. Ages 4-8
The Vast Wonder of the World
By Mélina Mangal
Learn about Ernest Everett Just, an unsung hero whose observations and discoveries changed biological science in the early 1900s. Ages 6-10
The Whole Green World
By Tony Johnston
The song-like verses on each page will have kids begging you to read this one again and again. Ages 4-7
Crinkleroot’s Guide to Giving Back to Nature
By Jim Arnosky
Whimsical illustrations demonstrate how to care for nature, how different wild animals live and more. Ages 5-9