A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Children are introduced to different kinds of bees, “how not to get stung,” and how the things we fear are often things we don’t fully understand.
Young Kunu has watched his dad and grandfather make many beautiful baskets, but when he tries to make one of his own, he discovers that it’s much more difficult than he thought. With his grandfather’s help he finally completes a fine-looking basket, learning much about patience, perseverance, and family traditions along the way. Find discussion
One, two, three it’s a farmer’s life for me! Spend a day out in the fields and find out what farmers do! You’ll also find endnotes with fascinating facts about animals and crops. Go to www.barefootbooks.com/farmerslife to access your audio singalong of music by The Flannery Brothers and video animation online. This book is also available in a
“It’s easy to forget where everyday food comes from, but this gentle, colorful picture book explains, simply and accurately, how food gets from the garden and farm onto the dining-room tables.” -Booklist
Sheila thinks her next-door neighbors are weird. They hang their laundry on the line, cut their lawn with a push mower, shop at the farmers market, and heat their home with a woodstove. But are they truly weird, or do they have some good ideas?
This week’s theme is butterflies. Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.
This week’s theme is summer squash. Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.
This week’s theme is fireflies (aka Lightning Bugs). Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.
This week’s theme is rocks and minerals. Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.
This week’s theme is birds and trees. Our “Growing Minds Day by Day” educational resource lists are designed for families and educators.