Books for families
Reading opens up kids to a world beyond their own. Getting lost in a story can create deep connections to others and the world around them. These connections cultivate empathetic development. Being a house full of animal lovers many of the books we treasure have an animal theme. Reading these stories can help spark or further an appreciation for nature, animals and all the planet has to offer. Below are some favorite books in our home.
BOOKS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS, ECOLOGISTS & NATURALISTS
A Sand County Almanac & Other Writings on Conservation and Ecology | Aldo Leopold
Because They Matter | Cindy Traisi
Farewell to Shady Glade | Bill Peet
Rad Women Worldwide | Kate Schatz
Saving Winslow | Sharon Creech
The Gnats of Knotty Pine | Bill Pete
There’s an Owl in the Shower | Jean Craighead George
The Wondous Workings of Planet Earth | Rachel Ignotosfsky
Women in Science - 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World | Rachel Ignotosfsky
BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Fairminded Fran and the three small black Community Cats | Linda Elder
I am Jane Goodall | Brad Meltzer
Me . . . Jane | Patrick McDonnell
That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals | Ruby Roth
The Snail and the Whale | Julia Donaldson
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney | Judith Viorst
The Trouble With Dragons | Debi Gliori
Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and Taking Action | Ruby Roth
BOOKS FOR PARENTS
30 Inspirational Parenting Books for Raising Outdoors Kids | Backwoods Mama
Balanced And Barefoot | Angela J. Handscom
Free-Range Kids | Lenore Skenazy