Earth Day Book Picks

The beauty of the Pacific Northwest leaves no shortage of opportunities to appreciate and honor Mother Nature. Earth Day falls on April 20th and two new book releases offer an opportunity to share the wonders of the world with our children this year, and for many years to come. 

Arboretum: Welcome to the Museum, Tony Kirkham, Katie Scott (Illustrated by)

This beautiful new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series focuses on trees from around the world and the important role they play throughout many aspects of life on planet Earth. When you’re done taking in the stunning illustrations and informative text you’ll be reluctant to put Arboretum back on the shelf. This series (including Botanicum, Fungarium and Oceanarium, among other titles) deserves a spot on your coffee table year-round. 

Hardcover, $37.99 USD

Candlewick Press (Recommended for ages 8-12)

Something About the Sky, Rachel Carson, Nikki McClure (Illustrated by)

“It is not half so important to know as to feel.” -Rachel Carson

You man know Rachel Carson as the author of Silent Spring, the groundbreaking 1962 book that warned of the harms of synthetic pesticides. Something About the Sky is an essay and a love story to the clouds about us, adapted to picture book form and beautifully illustrated by cut-paper artist Nikki McClure. Before you’ve finished this book you’ll be inspired to head outside and take a peek skyward. 

Hardcover, $19.99 USD

Candlewick Press (Recommended for ages 5-8)