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Outside, You Notice
by Erin Alladin
"Nonfiction text describes a child's sensory experience of various kinds of outdoor space. On each spread, facts related to observation center on a particular theme, including rain, animal homes, fruit, soil, flowers, seeds, water, roots, leaves, vegetables, pollinators, and the benefits of spending time outdoors"
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Where's Rodney?
by Carmen Bogan
Rodney is that kid who just can't sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there is a park. He knows all about that park. It's that triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout, and to just be himself, he will never be the same
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We All Play = : Kimãetawãanaw
by Julie Flett
"Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes as well the English and Cree names of the animals in the book, all of whom are from 'Turtle Island' (North America)."
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Where Wonder Grows
by Xelena Gonzâalez
When their Grandma invites them to explore her collection of treasures in her special garden, her granddaughters find their imaginations sparked by these objects from nature that each tell a powerful story.
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Berry song
by Michaela Goade
As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back
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Jayden's Impossible Garden
by Mâelina Mangal
"Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?"
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Zonia's Rain Forest
by Juana Martinez-Neal
Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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Bugs
by Brett Ortler
"Bumblebees, lady beetles, butterflies, and more, the featured bugs represent some of the most interesting and important ones to know, making it a perfect gift for families that enjoy the great outdoors"
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Hiking Day
by Anne F. Rockwell
A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries
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Fatima's Great Outdoors
by Ambreen Tariq
Excitedly joining her family for an outdoor camping trip in a Midwestern state park, Fatima Khazi helps set up a tent, build a fire and fend off a daddy longlegs before settling down to sleep surrounded by the near-magical sounds of the forest.
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A Is For Anemone : A First West Coast Alphabet
by Roy Henry Vickers
"With crisp, luminous illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, and a simple rythmic text, this sturdy board book introduces the alphabet using iconic imagery of the West Coast, creating a book that will be cherished by young readers and their families. Starting with colourful sea anemones waving in the ocean current, and closing with a sunset reflected in the tidal zone, this board book supports both early literacy and children's awareness of the natural world. Publishers Weekly described Vicker's previous collaboration with Robert Budd as 'a gorgeous glimpse of the distinctive landscapes and creatures of the Northwest, [that] will enchant residents and nonlocals alike.'"
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Outdoors
by Grace Habib
This attention-grabbing, high-contrast board book takes little ones outdoors where they'll experience different weather thoughout the seasons.
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Come out and play : a global journey
by Maya Ajmera
An updated edition of a popular nonfiction survey book incorporates revised text, updated photos and an all-new design in a celebration of cultural diversity that depicts children from more than 35 different countries playing all kinds of games. By the award-winning authors of To Be a Kid.
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The Day We Got Lost
by Faith Pray
While hiking in the great outdoors, Smudge and his family, with Willa fussing, Mom stressing, Grandpa telling the same stories over and over again and Smudge refusing to be good, find getting lost (and found) sets them all on the right path.
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Here Are The Seeds
by JaNay Brown-Wood
"Similar to “The House That Jack Built,” this engaging read-aloud follows two children as they plant seeds to grow, in this fact-filled read-aloud that covers the key elements of what makes a healthy garden and shows how balance is necessary for plants to survive."
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Climb On
by Baptiste Paul
"Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that's sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own. Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcâantara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste's humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcâantara's vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child."
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If You Want To Visit A Sea Garden
by Kay Weisman
"A non-fiction picture book about sea gardens, also known as clam gardens, which have been found all along the Pacific northwest coast. Some of them are at least 2000 years old. Created by Indigenous peoples to provide a reliable food source. A number ofthese gardens are being restored today."
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Over And Under The Pond
by Kate Messner
A companion to Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt explores the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond.
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Stand Like A Cedar
by Nicola I. Campbell
"Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Ntlakyapamuk or Halkomelem languages, and the teachings they have for us"
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Benjamin's Thunderstorm
by Melanie Florence
"A thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions, in this rainy-day story from award-winning author Melanie Florence. Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles in his bright yellow rain boots and watching the colors of a rainbow in the water as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder--piyãesiwak--sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like the songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time to the drumbeat. As Benjamin hears the thunder rumble overhead, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, he taps his feet and he lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, delighted by and filled with the rhythm of piyãesiwak. This artfully written story from award-winning author Melanie Florence celebrates both the universal joys of playing in the rain and the connections to family traditions that center and ground us. Elements of Cree powwow culture and Cree words for colors and weather are interwoven into the story, with a pronunciation guide in the back matter. The vibrant and eye-catching art by Hawlii Pichette, inspired by the scenery of northern Ontario, adds drama to the pages. This inviting picture book makes a perfect read-aloud for a rainy day, as well as an excellent introduction to Cree cultural traditions, local communities and experiencing nature firsthand"
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Bear Came Along
by Richard T. Morris
A river flowing through a forest becomes aware of its own potential for adventure when it is joined downstream by unlikely companions Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Raccoons and Duck, who hilariously discover how much they need one another.
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Bugs
by Alli Brydon
This informational nature guide for young explorers shows where, when and how to safely and kindly find all sorts of insects, spiders and other bugs that creep, crawl and fly.
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Pierce County Library System
3005 112th St. E, Tacoma, Washington 98446
253-548-3300mypcls.org |
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