As the threat of climate change becomes more and more scary, it's necessary to focus on the helpers, those who are doing their part to help the planet recover from human mistakes. One such mistake was the damming of the Elwha River on the Olympic Penisula in the Pacific Northwest. Mountain Snow melts. Plip...plop...plip. The … Continue reading A River’s Gifts – Perfect Picture Book Friday
I'm sorry to do this to you all, but I just have to share a preview of this book, even though it's not due out until September! It's gorgeous! It's glorious! It's lyrical and inviting and informative and deep. Literally. Gorgeous, translucent illustrations accompany this lyrical exploration of the seasons and wildlife in the Antarctic. … Continue reading Iceberg: A Life in Seasons – Perfect Picture Book Friday
On the heels of our son's farm school where we discussed the impact humans have on Mama Earth, it's intriguing to see what happens when you reintroduce wolves to a place where they've been hunted out of existence. It's not what you would expect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q This video gives me a smidgen of hope, something I … Continue reading Wolves and Yellowstone Park
Jilanne Hoffmann 