Book Recommendations
What’s in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature’s Treasures
By Heather Montgomery
Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga
Published 2021, Charlesbridge
Reading Age 4-8
A collection in itself, this book tells the stories of young kids who grew up with a love of collecting and discovering things in nature. In the course of their lives, each of these collectors would make significant contributions to science. While this book is longer in length, many stories can be highlighted as they relate to the amazing world of natural objects and what we can learn from them. An author's note suggests ways to collect in a thoughtful and respectful way.
The Collectors
By Alice Feagan
Published 2021, Kids Can Press
Reading Age 3-7
Rosie and Winslow are looking for one last item to complete their collection of natural treasures. In the hope of finding something just right, they journey through valleys, forests, mountains, and caves. This whimsical story highlights the adventure of exploring and collecting in nature. In the process of charting their course and documenting their findings, they come across many options that just don’t fit their needs. In the end, they find you don’t always have to travel far to find the extraordinary.
