Review and Giveaway! Nature Discovery in My Backyard by The Little Environmentalists

In keeping with my theme this week of trying to find ways to introduce my little urban babies to nature, I have a new book to tell you about: Nature Discovery in My Backyard.

This book is the first in a new series of environmental children's books. The book is written to provide a complete sensory experience as your explore your "backyard" with your children. Nadia who is nearly 3 enjoys the book because it doesn't just explore common elements of nature like trees and leaves, but elaborates by showing pictures of different kinds of leaves and about seeing unusual animals like ground hogs. Well, at least animals we don't typically see in the city!

The illustrations are colorful, but not cartoony. They are softened images of a young girl exploring the trees and grass and flowers in her backyard. In the back of the book you'll find tips for going on your own nature discovery as well as tips for educators and a section of nature notes in the back about some of the plants, animals and insects introduced in the book.

The Little Environmentalists is a company created by a mother of two with an impressive resume. You can read more about Rebecca Metanno here. She's an educator, environmentalist and a mom which makes her very aware of not only how important it is to educate our children about their environment, but she found a way to do it in a kid friendly format. Nature Discovery in My Backyard has become a tool for really discussing what we find as we wander the streets of our neighborhood here in Chicago. We may not have a lot of ground hogs and porcupines, but it doesn't keep us from exploring!

You can buy a copy of Nature Discovery in My Backyard on The Little Environmentalists website for $6.95. As the company and book series is new, you'll find that a lot of the site is still under construction, but you can read more about the book, the author, and also download a Nature Discovery sheet as well.

Would you like to win a copy of Nature Discovery in My Backyard? Leave us a comment here about how you and your children find ways to experience nature in your own way. Your comment will enter you in our giveaway of one copy of Nature Discovery in My Backyard. All comments must be received by Monday, November 3rd. Only one entry per household and you must be 18 or older to enter. If you don't want to leave us your email, please remember to check back here on this post or on Prizey Winners the week of the 3rd to find out if you won. Thanks for reading and good luck!

Update: The winner of the Nature Discovery in My Backyard book was tatertot374. Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your book and exploring nature with your little ones. Thanks so much for reading!