A child is not a vessel to be filled but a lamp to be lit.
That is Barnes and Nobles Kids Division Motto and it's a pretty good one!
Here's some great ideas from Barnes and Nobles for Earth Day!
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day by Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator), Aleksey Ivanov (Illustrator), Olga Ivanov (Illustrator)
Age Range: 4 to 8:
Being green is important to Nancy—so important that she wants her family to take care of the Earth morning, noon, and night!
One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist by Bridget McGovern Llewelly
"Earth, so big, and me, so small -
Oh, what good can I do?"
Funny you should ask, my child.
The world's been waiting for you!"
Children of all ages will be captivated by this loving tribute to Mother Earth, her gifts and her greatest concerns. Young or old, everyone's actions make a difference. Loose-rhyming text and awe-inspiring photography are woven into a family treasure that will create excitement and responsibility toward the planet.
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (author of the Hungry Caterpillar)
Ages 3-6
Join the tiny seed on an adventure as it becomes a giant flower!A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
Just like her bigger sister, the Good Earth Fairy, this mini 9” natural cotton rag doll is brought to you by the trusted makers of miYim organic cotton toys, and comes perfectly packaged in a recycled cardboard gift box.
Her whimsical wings and linen accents give her a modern fairytale twist, and she will surely become a treasured classic. Pure magic from head to tiny toe.
