Book Review: Monarch Butterfly
Karen When butterflies grace the garden they always are welcome and stimulate the minds of young children. Do the children realize where they came from? If not, read this wonderful book,…
Book Review: Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way
The trees and shrubs seen in Japanese gardens have a unique look and are known as niwaki, or “garden trees”, They are trained, shaped, clipped and pruned using a special…
Book Review: Rabbits, Rabbits & More Rabbits
Be prepared to learn many interesting facts about rabbits when you read Rabbits, Rabbits & More Rabbits a non-fiction book about these popular animals. True to form, Gail Gibbons covers…
Book Review: Canyon Gardens: The Ancient Pueblo Landscapes of the American Southwest
Canyon Gardens brings together the work of investigators from diverse backgrounds to explore the ancient landscape design and horticultural practices of the Pueblo peoples and their relevance to contemporary urban…
Book Review: St. Patrick’s Day
When March 17th arrives each year many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially the Irish. But even if you are not Irish the holiday inspires happiness and joy. Why? Gail…
Book Review: About Fish
If you are lucky enough to have a stream or pond on your property you might have fish that add to the life and interest of the place. Fish certainly…
Book Review: The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring
The coastal redwoods of Northern California inspire awe in those who have seen them because of their incredible height and size. What we see are tall wide trunks that soar…
Book Review: About Insects
Whether a child finds insects fascinating or scary Cathryn Sill’s non-fiction book, About Insects, will and provides a more detailed look at eighteen specific ones. Written for young children, it…
Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses
The use of ornamental grasses is becoming increasingly popular and pampas grass, Japanese silver grass, and feather reed grass can be found in nurseries, big box stories, and from online…
About Arachnids
Spiders and their relatives may seem scary but they are fascinating animals and play an important role in our environment. Cathryn Sill’s non-fiction book, About Arachnids, introduces young children to…