‘Wildlife Garden’ by Martyn Cox is a cute book designed for young children filled with lots of information and activities. The bright pictures show children working in their wildlife gardens and hold the attention of children of all ages. This is a great book for parents who want to encourage their children to live green.
Packed with activities like picking plants to creating a habitat that will attract and support bugs, bees, butterflies, birds, and even bats ‘Wildlife Garden’ shows children how whether they live in the city or country. This book will keep young ones busy for hours preparing the environment, watching for new wildlife, and tending to the habitat.
I only rated ‘Wildlife Garden’ a four because while the pictures are bright and cheerful they are all children working on projects alone. I felt this was a bit misleading as several of the activities do require parental assistance or supervision. It is still a fun book though and would recommend for classroom project ideas, scout troop projects, or great family fun activities.
You can check out ‘Wildlife Garden’ at the Holt, Lansing, and South Lansing Capital Area District Libraries. You can also find it at Schuler Books & Music and Barnes & Noble bookstores. If you would like to order it on line you can at Amazon.com here: Wildlife Gardening
Book Details:
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing (March 30, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756650895
ISBN-13: 978-0756650896
Audience: Ages K-3.
Other Children's Book Reviews for Gardening:
A Kid's Guide to Container Gardening by Stephanie Bearce
Organic Gardening for Kids by Elizabeth Scholl
Gardening with Children Brooklyn Botanic Garden All Region Guide
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Comments
Great article! Even though some projects need help its a great time to spend time with your kids or like you mentioned a school project.
Very good article. I agree with Cindy. :)
I love the idea of getting kids involved with wildlife gardens, which will hopefully become a lifelong love.
Wonderful books to create a love for reading for the younger ones, which is so important.Well done presentation by you.
Looks like a good book. :)
Excellent review!
Nice review~ The title is enticing to kids and parents, as well.
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