by Lauren Fox, Head of Youth Services
The weather is finally warming up! Have you spotted any flowers starting to grow or seen animals start to reappear after a long winter? Maybe you’ve thought about starting your own garden or going out for a hike on a sunny day. Here are some children’s books full of ideas for getting outside and enjoying nature.
Build a Compact Garden by Samantha S. Bell, illustrated by Roger Stewart
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Animal Watching by Mary Kay Carson, illustrated by Emily Dahl
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Watching Animals in Nature by Abby Colich
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Plant, Sow, Make & Grow: Mud-tastic Activities for Budding Gardeners by Esther Coombs
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The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World by Temple Gradin with Betsy Lerner
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Outdoor Photography by John Hamilton
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Garden to Table: A Kid’s Guide to Planting, Growing, and Preparing Food by Katherine Hengel with Lisa Wagner
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Hiking by Seth Kingston
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Cool Outdoor Activities: Great Things to Do in the Great Outdoors by Alex Kuskowski
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Organic Garden by Virgina Loh-Hagan
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The Kid’s Guide to Exploring Nature by Marilyn Smith, Ashley Gamell, and Sara Epstein
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A Nature Walk in the Woods by Louise Spilsbury
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