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Dawn Publications Connects Children with Nature

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Connecting children and nature, Dawn Publications’ mission is to offer a unique line of nature appreciation books for young people to better understand and appreciate all life on Earth. Essentially non-fiction, Dawn publications are told with such an engaging style and beautifully illustrated that many of their books are best described as “creative non-fiction.” The publisher also offers engaging activities for educators and their students.

GARDN_COVER2What’s in the Garden?
by Marianne Berkes (author), Cris Arbo (illustrator)

Since healthy food becomes more interesting when children know where their food comes from, readers explore What’s in the Garden?, a garden bursting with life, including indigenous animals and insects. With playful descriptions of fruits and vegetables, each includes kid-friendly recipes. A “food for thought” section presents interesting facts about each fruit and vegetable, and a “how does your garden grow?” section explains facts about gardening and the parts of plants.

 

MACG_COVER2Jo MacDonald Had a Garden
by Mary Quattlebaum (author), Laura J. Bryant (illustrator)

Old MacDonald had a . . . garden? Yes! Sing along with new twist to an old song: E-I-E-I-O! Readers follow young Jo MacDonald as she grows healthy food for people and wild creatures. Find out how butterflies, bumblebees, and birds help a garden to thrive. Youngsters learn about garden ecosystems through suggested indoor activities and active garden stewardship.

 

Awards Won:

  • 2012 Purple Dragon Book Award: 1st Place (Children’s Picture Book – Ages 5-)
  • 2012 IBPPG Next Generation Indie Book Award: Finalist (Children’s Picture Book Category)

 

MACP_COVER2Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond
by Mary Quattlebaum (author), Laura J. Bryant (illustrator)

While signing to the Old MacDonald song, Jo MacDonald introduces youngsters to the concept of ecosystems by taking readers on a trip to a farm pond. Complete with rhythm, repetition, wordplay, and onomatopoeia, you’ll find fish, frogs, ducks illustrated with lively watercolors. A resource section features both outdoor and indoor activities and games, sure to encourage young naturalists at home and school.

 

 

Awards Won:

  • 2012 Purple Dragon Book Award: 1st Place (Children’s Picture Book: Ages 5-)
  • 2011 NAPPA Gold Award (Books Category) from National Assoc. of Parenting Publications of America
  • 2011 Mom’s Choice Gold Award (Children’s Picture Book Category)

 

Check out the Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond book trailer with music: Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Dawn Publications
12402 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959

Website: http://www.dawnpub.com/
Phone: 530-274-7775
Fax: 530-274-7778


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