Redwoods - Nature Picture Books

Redwoods
Written and Illustrated By Jason Chin
(Flashpoint, Roaring Brook Press, 2009)

I discovered Redwoods while perusing the library in the children's area. And what a delightful find it was!

Redwoods, written and illustrated by Jason Chin, is a beautifully illustrated and very informative book about the giant redwoods. Not just educational, but entertaining.

A young boy sitting on a bench discovers a book about redwoods. This book in fact. He begins reading the book Redwoods (while he is in the book Redwoods). He is soon joined by a tiny squirrel (look for the squirrel in every page) as he learns all he can about the giant redwoods.

I love how Chin shows the importance and excitement of learning through books. I also love how the cycle begins anew when the boy leaves the book on a bench. A girl soon picks it up and begins reading about redwoods.

This is the perfect book to read if you are planning a trip to see the redwoods. Or even if you are not.

KID KANDY:

Visit a Forest

Take your child for a walk in the forest. Truly experience the forest.

~ Smell the trees, soil, plants, and all there is that tickles your nose.

~ Touch the tree bark, ferns, moss, and other forest inhabitants. (Avoid mushrooms and wild animals!)

~ Close your eyes and listen. What can you hear? Wind? Animals? Airplanes? Cars? Your breathing?

~ How far can you see through the trees? Look at forest plants up close. Count how many nature items you can see.

~ Take pictures or draw pictures of what you find in the forest.

~ Go to the library or bookstore and find more books about the forest and redwoods.


Angie Quantrell has visited the amazing redwoods many times. They never cease to amaze and thrill her.