My Nature Book

Linda Kranz. Northword Press, $12.95 (128pp) ISBN 978-1-55971-893-6

New nonfiction interactive and picture books tap into kids' curiosities about their world. My Nature Book: A Journal and Activity Book for Kids by Linda Kranz opens with ""Tips for Journal Writers"" then suggests numerous activities (including recipes and crafts) and thought-provoking questions to engage children's imaginations. Colorful text and spot illustrations brighten the pages, which leave plenty of room for written and artistic exercises. .

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