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What better way to teach numbers and about nature in this board book! Explore different areas of nature and count 1-10 with the help of some animal friends
This is a sweet board book for your little ones with rhyming words that introduces them to plants and animals alike. This book is great for springtime and a way to go on an outdoor adventure in the pages of your book.
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2026 | ISSUE 21
NAT’L GARDEN MONTH
Get a new take on your ABC’s in this gardening primer perfect for your little green thumb With this fun trip through the garden, you will learn about the tools, plants, and more that make gardening fun!
Learn about the life cycle of a plant in this fun read. When a boy and a girl find a seed, They try playing with it to make it grow. But when that does not work, they go on fun lesson of learning about the life cycle of a plant and grow a beautiful flower!
Learn how to identify fruits and veggies with Linh, as she is in search of blueberries for her picnic With fun text and callbacks, your child will be immersed into a world of gardening and comparing and contrasting different foods
Another kid-friendly guide to gardening in this book similar to the style of “The House that Jack Built!” An engaging read-aloud this book teaches children that sometimes gardening takes trial and error Plus it has great illustrations to teach children about what went wrong in the growing phase.
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janay brown
Janay Brown-Wood, PhD is an award winning children’s book author, poet, educator and more! From a young age, she developed a love for reading, stories, and education for children! She has written over 25 books and won many awards for her works. She has educational videos such as “Cooking with JaNay and Jammies with JaNay” . She lives in California with her husband and daughter. Be sure to check out her books next time you’re at the library!
BEYOND THE
EAT: FRUIT & VEGGIE GARDEN
Get your favorite dip and a variety of fruit and veggies to make your own “garden” on your plate. This is an easy no bake recipe that is customizable to your kids tastes and allergies.
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MAKE: GARDEN FAIRY HOMES
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EXPLORE: SCAVENGER HUNT
A great way to get outside with this warm weather is with scavenger hunts! Try out this perfect for the season and look for signs of spring all around
PHOTO CRED: Toddler Approved
PHOTO CRED: Project With Kids
PHOTO CRED: Fox Farm Home
some fairy homes to put outside or in your garden this spring season. All you need is mini terracotta pots, paint, and Mod Podge to make the perfect house for your fairy visitors.