Category Archives: nature

Ocean Animals

Posted on July 15, 2017 by savvywriter

Ocean Animals is a picture book for children filled with vivid photographs of animals in their natural habitats. Some of the ocean animals featured in the book are the humpback whale, the great white shark, and puffer fish. Reptiles like the … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, nature, Science, Uncategorized | Tagged animal habitats, animal photographs, animal planet, animals, books about fish, dolphins, humpback whale, marine life, natural world, ocean animals, sea turtles, sharks, whales | Leave a comment

Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by savvywriter

I love the cherry blossoms that bloom every year in Washington, D.C. – and so does the rest of America! That’s why I’m reviewing Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars!, a great picture book that tells of many Japanese traditions, … Continue reading →

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Tiny Thinkers: Charlie and the Tortoise

Posted on January 17, 2017 by savvywriter

Charlie loved being outside with the animals and plants, with birds that tweet and trees that dance. Continue reading →

Quote | Posted on January 17, 2017 by savvywriter | Tagged birds, book review, books about finches, Charles Darwin, children's book, Galapagos Islands, nature, picture book, STEM | 1 Comment

Daniel Finds a Poem

Posted on July 16, 2016 by savvywriter

Daniel Finds a Poem is a delightful new picture book that highlights discovery, appreciation of nature and beautifully illustrates a child’s sense of wonder. One day while in the park, Daniel sees a flyer about a poetry event taking place … Continue reading →

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Amazing Places

Posted on January 26, 2016 by savvywriter

“Just think, when Mother was my age,
she could build a fire with sparks from rocks, catch a bunch of grasshoppers…”
– from Campfire by Janet S. Wong Continue reading →

Image | Posted on January 26, 2016 by savvywriter | Tagged American landmarks, book review, nature, outdoors, picture book, Smithsonian, tourism | Leave a comment

We’re Roaming in the Rainforest!

Its bright illustrations mesmerize! Its poetic text dances off the pages! The story will delight you and its ending will leave you wanting more. In honor of Earth Day today, I’m reviewing We’re Roaming in the Rainforest, a wonderful and … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on April 22, 2014 by savvywriter | Tagged conservation, environment, nature, picture books, rain forest, South America, wildlife | Leave a comment