Welcome back to “Top Ten Tuesdays,” where I share one of my many nature-themed idea lists. Enjoy!
Top 10 Books About Nature Play on My Reading List
I wish I had more hours in the day to read. Since I started this blog, I’ve been collecting one heck of a reading list. Here are just some of the books I have on hand at the moment. (You can check those I’ve already reviewed here.)
1. It’s a Jungle Out There, Jennifer Ward
This one features 52 nature activities for city kids. What could be more perfect for us?
2. Small Fry Outdoors, Caroline Webster
I love Caro and her beautiful blog, which is devoted to connecting kids to the wonder of the outdoors. This book is beautiful to look at and full of magical activities I’m dying to try.
3. I Love Dirt!, Jennifer Ward
Ward offers up yet another 52 season-by-season activities for discovering the wonders of nature.
4. Get Out!, Judy Molland
This one’s focused on easy ways for kids and grown-ups to get into nature. There’s even a section on helping kids and families go green.
5. Trails, Tails & Tidepools in Pails, The Children’s Nature Institute
This book, published by the Los Angeles-based Children’s Nature Institute, features more than 100 nature activities for families. I like that the focus is on babies and young children.
6. The Green Hour, Todd Christopher
You know where I stand on getting your daily green time. This book offers a ton of tips and ideas for doing so.
7. The Nature Principle, Richard Louv
This is the latest from the man who brought us Last Child in the Woods. Plus, I have my very own signed copy!
8. Seasonal Guide to The Natural Year, Judy Wade
This month-by-month guide to natural events is available for states throughout the U.S. I’m hoping it’ll inspire a day trip or two this fall.
9. The Sense of Wonder, Rachel L. Carson
This one’s considered a classic within the children and nature movement. In it, Carson urges parents to take their kids out into the natural world to show them its magnificence. Yeah, I can’t wait to read it, either.
10. Snow Play, Brigitta Ralston
I know what you’re thinking – why would I want a book about snow play? Truth is, I’m just plain dying to see what fun can be done with the white stuff.
What books about nature are on your shelf?
