Tag Archives: nature

Plants Can’t Sit Still

Posted on April 20, 2018 by savvywriter

Earth Day is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with a book about nature! Plants Can’t Sit Still is a children’s picture book that introduces kids to the behavior of plants, explaining how plants work in a kid-friendly … Continue reading →

Posted in Imagination, nature, Science, STEM, Uncategorized | Tagged book review, children's books, conservation, Earth Day, environmental, nature, picture book, Science, STEAM, STEM books for young children | 2 Comments

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 | 2 Comments

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 →

Image | Posted on July 16, 2016 by savvywriter | Tagged animals, art, nature, poetry, reading | Leave a comment

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 →

Quote | Posted on January 26, 2016 by savvywriter | Tagged American landmarks, book review, historic neighborhoods, National Museum of the American Indian, nature, outdoors, picture book, public lands, Smithsonian, Smithsonian museums, tourism, U.S. museums, United States landmarks, United States parks | 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