Connecting Children and Nature
Stories of adventure, mystery and friendship await young readers who participate in a FREE, online reading contest with prize packages awarded on a weekly basis and culminating in the chance to win a Grand Prize.Participating is fun and easy. Sign-up now!
Just do the activities below:
- Read books
- Listen to stories
- Create your own photos or artwork
- Observe the redwood forest with a live webcam
- Explore the redwoods nearest you
Everyone who signs up will be entered to win weekly prize packages.
- A backpack full of goodies for young explorers like a notebook, compass, sunscreen, and a water bottle – donated by REI.
- Boxes of Z Bars – donated by CLIF Bar.
- Books about the natural world including Tall Tall Tree by Anthony Fredericks
- Totebag and goodies from Independent Bookstore Day on April 28.
- Recognition on ReadingTheRedwoods.org, in reading contest emails, and on Save the Redwoods League social media.
Everyone who completes the 5 activities will be entered to win a First Prize and the Grand Prize!
Artist of the Month
I Am the Rain is John Paterson’s first book with Dawn Publications. He’s both the illustrator and author. As a child, John Paterson was fascinated by the changing form, steady purpose and life-giving magic of water. Later, he chased rivers throughout the country as a white-water kayaker and raft guide.
Nature Books for Kids
