May 11th, 2008
If you’re looking for a great way to introduce your little ones to reusable grocery bags then, My Bag and Me! is just the ticket.
This book, appropriate for baby to preschool age children, follows the adventure of one little boy and his reusable bag. Really cool design and a simple message make this book a […]
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April 25th, 2008
Green, Greener, Greenest by Lori Bongiorno looks pretty cool. I haven’t read it yet, but plan to.
It covers topics and then tells you the best way to make a green, greener, or the greenest choice. Example from Amazon:
Green: Drive the speed limit
Greener: Drive a fuel-efficient car
Greenest: Bike or […]
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April 17th, 2008
Big Green Purse by Diane MacEachern will give you the tools you need to make environmentally sound spending decisions. The book is geared toward women since they spend .85 cents of each dollar in the marketplace. I can see the book working in the family library as well, but males may want to […]
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April 12th, 2008
If you’re a kid (or parent) looking for some good reading material then do I have a resource for you. Planetpals, one of the best eco-kid websites around has a very cool Best Ever Planetpals Earth book list. And believe me, it really is the best earth-friendly book list ever for kids. It’s super jam […]
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March 24th, 2008
I know it’s not a real tree. I’m just feeling hopeful for the planet; what with spring arriving and all.
Honestly, wasn’t Shel Silverstein just way ahead of his time. I mean The Giving Tree was written in 1964. 64 people! That’s incredible. It’s so forward thinking; covering consumption and the need for things. The ability […]
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March 22nd, 2008
The full title is a little long: How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming.
Newly released, this book by Lynne Cherry, author of The Great Kapok Tree, fills the gap left by other global warming books for kids. It explains the fascinating ways in which research about […]
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March 11th, 2008
Fresh, local vegetables are almost in season again in many areas. If you have a favorite farmer you buy from at the market, try suggesting they grow organic produce if they don’t already.
Farmers listen, and they want your business. One book you can suggest, or even give as a gift, is Organic Farming, Everything […]
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February 27th, 2008
Diane MacEachern’s new book, Big Green Purse, will be released tomorrow. What’s so special about it?
The bestselling environmental author intends to help women (since they make most purchases) harness the power of their money by making spending decisions that will best help the environment.
She targets 20 areas where women can have the most impact in […]
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February 17th, 2008
The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell is a simple little book that describes the search for a perfect gift. Finally the searcher realizes that all along, it’s really the gift of time spent together, that matters most. A nice easy story for young children about how stuff isn’t as big a deal as our […]
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February 10th, 2008
There are many books that even baby, toddler, and young tree huggers can enjoy. Such as…
The Lorax: by Dr. Seuss
The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest: by Lynne Cherry
Why Should I Save Water?: by Jen Green
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids: by […]
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