The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

Ages: 4-8

A wonderful illustration about reaching out to others for help and making friends in the process. The uncorker of ocean bottles takes his job very seriously of delivering messages in bottles. He wishes that he might have a message for himself one day but realizes this is highly unlikely since he had no friends. One day he gets a peculiar message and through his diligent search to find the recipient, he discovers something more special, the possibility of friends.

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The Day the Crayons Quit

The Day the Crayons Quit

Ages: 3-7

This book has such a fun and creative way to teach children their colors. It will have you giggling with your children over the different personalities of colors and how they express themselves to their artist boy, Duncan through letters they’ve written him. Illustration done by Oliver Jeffers, a young boy at the time, who helps bring the crayons and drawings to life. It may even spark more creativity in your children to color and draw.

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All the Places to Love

All the Places to Love

Ages: 4-8

This book will ignite childhood memories you didn’t think you had. Eli learns to love sacred places around his grandparents’ farm while cherishing those around him and appreciating the places they love too. Soon he has a chance to pass on what he has learned to his baby sister.

With beautifully painted illustrations this book is sure to become a family favorite.

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We Are the Gardeners

We Are the Gardeners

Ages: 4-8

Join Joanna and her family as they share lessons learned to growing a happy, successful garden. Excellent quality, beautiful illustrations and a genuine story about not being afraid to try new things, overcoming obstacles, not giving up when you fail, and working hard for things you believe in. I mean this is the epitome of who the Gaineses are!

It’s simple, timeless and has a deeper message that is sure to inspire others.

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Seeds and Trees

Seeds and Trees

Ages: 6 -12

Follows the story of a little prince who collects seeds from words he has received. Those seeds grow into two types of trees: dark or green. It’s a powerful story about how words can hurt or heal. Those words then turn into beliefs we hold about ourselves. “Be careful what you water, for it will surely grow.” 

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Nature's Day: Discover the world of wonder on your doorstep

Nature's Day: Discover the world of wonder on your doorstep

Ages: 5-8

This book helps children explore changing scenery and animal life during each of the four seasons. Pages contain nine different places, including a farm, back yard and woods. Fun script and gorgeous illustrations make this book enticing to an active learning child. There is also an activities version with a purchase link below.

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Purchase also: Nature's Day: Out and About: Spotting, making and collecting activities Version