A long while back I read the old 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth and it rocked. Now there’s a fresh edition out sure to inspire a whole new generation of green.

Product: The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth by EarthWorks Group’s John Javna (plus some kids) published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Cost: $8.83 at Amazon.com
Reviewers: Myself and my eight-year-old Cedar
What I like about the book:
The book was printed on recycled paper with soy ink!
Kids were involved in writing this book. The forward letter to kids is, in fact, by 15 year …read more

I’ve been meaning to post this book for a while because it’s so darn cute. 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World written and illustrated by Melanie Walsh was released in August and it looks great. There aren’t that many green picture books for small children so it’s nice to see a new one just in time for the holidays.

This book is perfect for kids ages 3 yrs – 6 yrs and is not only a board book (think sturdy for little hands) but is made with 100% recycled materials. The text and images covers ideas such as …read more

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 great find for eco-friendly parents and kids. As a bonus, the book comes with a tot-sized reusable Tyvek shopping bag.
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in May 2008

Thank you everyone who entered the book giveaway for Big Green Purse. We enjoyed reading about your favorite items to shop for! I’d also like to thank the publisher for sponsoring this contest.
The winner was randomly chosen via a number generator. I included her response below as well.
Congratulations Susanne!
“My favorite to shop for… scrapbook supplies!”
-Susanne
If you didn’t win this book, but you still want to give it a whirl, visit BigGreenPurse.com to order. It’s a very worthwhile green shopping tool. 
Image via BigGreenPurse.com.

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 to destroy nature for said things. And yet, of course, in the end nature, or the tree, just keeps on giving. It hard to believe that Silverstein had such a hard time getting it published. No one wanted it at first. Thank goodness for that …read more