Earthwise Kids
Date: September 3, 2008 | Category: Books, Clothing, Kids
Reading with kids is not only the quintessential way to spend quality time together, but also a golden (or should I say ‘green’) opportunity to instill a love of learning about and sustaining our planet. Earthwise Kids‘ books impart principles of stewardship through tales of protecting our oceans, land and wildlife. Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks, their volumes feature beautifully illustrated pages with practical ideas and suggestions for respecting our planet. They also sell cute, corresponding organic cotton tees (printed with low-impact dyes), all of which come in gift sets wrapped and ready to give in reusable and biodegradable jute bags. What a great idea for a smart gift.
Booking Time to Think Green with Your Kids
Date: June 4, 2008 | Category: Books, Kids
Jeanine Behr Getz teamed up with Jenny Nightingale to teach our kids how to Think Green! in this vibrantly illustrated children’s book from inventive org., Kids Think Big. It’s fun. It’s informational. It’s easy to grasp. And it’s inspiring.
What more could you ask for in a short jaunt through children’s literature land?
William is Going Green…Why Not Your Kid?
Date: May 23, 2008 | Category: Books, Kids
Released on Earth Day, William is Going Green, the first in a series of children’s stories, William the Garbage Truck & Crew, by James Martin II (with help from his son), features a garbage truck named William and his friends. William loses his job due to the fact that he is emitting toxic fumes, and he goes on a quest to find his new eco self - hybrid and recycling. In a fun and silly way, William teaches children ages 3 to 8 about what they can do to help preserve the environment. Printed on 100% recyclable materials, the series introduces a colorful crew of trucks that do everything from recycling car batteries to repurposing children’s toys. They are giving Bob and his crew a run for their money!
Color Me Cute
Date: February 8, 2008 | Category: Books, Kids, Toys
For drawing in the lines with eco-friendly supplies, Stubby Pencil Studio has got you creatively covered. From the FSC-certified colored/graphite pencils in recycled packaging, to the soy crayons with natural pigments, to the quirky Smencils (non-toxic scented pencils made from recycled newspapers), coloring just got greener. If you act quickly, you can grab your kids a set of the crayons and put them to work on some of S.P.S.’s DIY 100% post consumer recycled valentines. Consider it your gift to the planet this holiday… and a total blast!
A Fun Little Way to Draw Down Your Carbon Footprints
Date: January 9, 2008 | Category: Books, Kids, Toys
So you got your kids a set of those beeswax crayons we raved about yesterday… Well we want you to put them to good use. Sometimes a blank page just isn’t fulfilling enough. For a whole lot more fun than plain recycled paper - with the added bonus of nurturing the nature lover within - the Little Footprint series of activity books are the ecofabulous green coloring book of choice. With covers made of pulp derived from a sustainable forest and filled with 100% recycled pages, Little Footprints walks kids through different habitats without stomping on any. There are a variety of ecosystems to consider, so they make a great gift for any budding naturalist on your list.
Your Body, Your House
Date: January 7, 2008 | Category: Books, Kids
As my kids’ birthdays approach, I plan to do what I have for the last couple of years - which is ask guests for one of their beloved old books. But when my kids go out to birthday parties, I don’t want to risk them getting funny looks from their friends’ families who might think used gifts communicate cheapness. So my kids present My Body, My House and garner nothing but excitement. All children love the excellent artwork, but the message is very grown up and pertinent for all; best is when parents read it to their kids and absorb the message as well. Glossy books may not be the eco-friendliest gift idea, but we think the message in this one might be worth it - but you can circumvent that by getting it used on Amazon.
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