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Announcing our Earth Day Contest

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Using Dawn books to educate children about nature? We want to know!


Spotted Fawn from Earth Day, Birthday
Written by Pattie Schnetzler illustrated by Chad Wallace

To celebrate the 41st Anniversary of Earth Day, Dawn Publications is giving away $200 in books to educators and their students. Teachers are encouraged to share their experiences – both inside and outside the classroom – on connecting children with nature using Dawn books. Whether you’re a home school teacher, camp counselor, environmental educator or a traditional classroom teacher we’re interested in your inspiring stories.

  • 1st Place – $100 worth of Dawn Books
  • 2nd Place – $50 worth of Dawn Books
  • 3rd Place – $50 worth of Dawn Books

How to Enter

Each entry should include a minimum one page story or synopsis on how you have used Dawn books to inspire and educate children about nature. Supplemental items, such as pictures or lesson plans, are encouraged but not required. Any entry that includes a picture of a child must include parental consent for its use. In addition, please make sure that your entry includes the following information:

  • Teacher’s Name
  • School Name
  • Address
  • Phone number

Entries should be emailed to contest@dawnpub.com or mailed to Dawn Publications, 12402 Bitney Springs Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959. All entries must be received by 11:59 pm PST on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2011.

Winning entries will be announced the week of April 25th, 2011 and may be featured on our website.

Click here for complete contest rules.

Not sure if your classroom project is eligible? Have a question about the rules? Give us a call at1-800-545-7475.

Announcing the Earth Day Contest Second Place Winner

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We are pleased to announce the second place winner in our Earth Day contest, Gabriela M. Doural of Bubbles, Environmental Education. Below you will find an excerpt from her contest entry that includes a lesson plan incorporating A Walk in the Rainforest.

My Humble Story

I remember the first time I went to the St. Louis Zoo as a Docent; I have been there before, but I had never sat down by the glass at the Jungle of the Apes. I took my time and sat hoping to observe closely the gorillas at play. I wanted to observe, but realized that I was being watched very closely. Joey, one of the young gorillas, decided to sit down right in front of me and look into that “curly hair ape” who was watching him through his own window. My heart was pounding; I asked myself, “who is watching who?”

How “Earth Day Birthday” Was Born – And How the Holiday Can Have a Long Life

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by Pattie Schnetzler, Author

Books, like life, are filled with journeys. The journey of Earth Day Birthday began in the mid-1960’s when several of my teachers spoke to me and my classmates about Earth’s environment. They were concerned about the Earth. The air was getting dirty, as was the water. Even the land itself was suffering. I clearly remember one of my teachers telling us about a brand new word “SMOG.” At the time, I thought it was a funny word.

Celebrate Earth Day’s Birthday with Dawn Publications

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What better way to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd than with this one-of-a-kind picture book for children? To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, we’re offering a 25% off discount on Earth Day, Birthday by Pattie Schnetzler for the entire month of April.

Earth Day, Birthday is an upbeat celebration featuring various North American animal species symbolic of a healthy, diverse environment. Readers can sing-along to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” while learning about this universal holiday worthy of acknowledging every day! The back of the book is filled with plenty of Earth Day activities and celebration ideas.

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Dawn Publications!