Hello, friends! Our book today is Lula And The Sea Monster by Alex Latimer, a nature-loving tale of friendship and courage. Lula has lived all her life in her cozy home on the beach with her parents, but that’s all about to change. A big highway is being built, and despite protests, Lula and her … Continue reading Lula And The Sea Monster (Alex Latimer)
Tag: environmentalism
Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired The Environmental Movement (Stephanie Roth Sisson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired The Environmental Movement by Stephanie Roth Sisson, a look at the revolutionary scientist and author. Every morning, Rachel awoke to a symphony of song. Birds, chipmunks, insects, and all manner of furry, finned, or winged creatures filled her world with calls, chirps, … Continue reading Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired The Environmental Movement (Stephanie Roth Sisson)
Penguins Don’t Wear Sweaters (Marikka Tamura)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters, written by Marikka Tamura and illustrated by Daniel Rieley, a lovely story that combines adorable penguins with a message of environmentalism. The reader is introduced to a colony of playful penguins, living their best penguin lives. They swim and hunt for fish in the cool … Continue reading Penguins Don’t Wear Sweaters (Marikka Tamura)
The Lorax (Dr. Seuss)
Banned Books Week Day 5: Hello, everyone! We continue Banned Books Week with today's pick, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, a classic story about the importance of conservation. In a dark, industrial wasteland, a small boy finds the Once-ler, an old hermit who tells him the story of when the landscape was filled with clear … Continue reading The Lorax (Dr. Seuss)
