Some Ways to Learn About our World
Book and TV suggestions by Kim MoonBooks to Read
Agatha's Feather Bed by Carmen Agra Deedy (Unlimited material for discussion captured in an enchanting story about "sources of things" -- I cannot say enough great things about this book!)
Animal Poems for Children selected by Dewitt Conyers (Poems small children will love about animals and the way they move)
Explore the World - Amazing Animals by Mark Carwardine (Animals and fun facts about them that kids will enjoy)
Be Nice to Spiders by Margaret Bloy Graham (Great book to spur discussion about how even the smallest creatures are important)
The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider compiled by Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson (Tons of fingerplays and animal action rhymes for use with small children)
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (Classic book that helps show how the environment "takes care" of us)
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry (Beautifully illustrated book about conserving the rainforest and the animal habitats in it)
The Hunt for Spring by Susan O'Halloran (Gorgeous book about a little girl who uses a polar bear to "bring Spring to the world")
Knock, Knock, Teremok! adapted by Katya Arnold (Russian folktale that uses repetition and humor to talk about animals and their homes)
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (Wonderful classic that teaches about our responsibility to our environment and what can happen if people don't stand up for what is right)
My First Nature Book by Angela Wilkes (Book about "discovering nature" filled with simple activities for kids)
One Light, One Sun by Raffi Songs to Read (For the very young child, it emphasizes how we all share our world)
Swimmy by Leo Lionni (About how when animals (and people) work together, big things can be accomplished)
We're Going on a Bear Hunt retold by Michael Rosen (Leads children on a delightful adventure through all sorts of natural terrain)
Where Will the Animals Stay? By Stephanie Calmenson (Uses humor to illustrate how animals and people can help each other)
Shows to watch
The Disney Channel -- Omba Mokomba and Going Wild with Jeff Corwin (Sundays)
PBS -- Kratt's Creatures and Bill Nye the Science Guy (Weekdays)
You can find thousands of books to learn about our world at your school and public libraries!!
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