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Children’s Book Blog: April 2025

Nod to Nature

Spring is finally here! As everyone sheds their coats and soaks up the sunshine, April’s blog celebrates nature.  Tuesday, April 22, 2025 is Earth Day so these books remind us to:

  • Be kind to the Earth
  • Put down the screens and get outside
  • Recognize we are a part of nature
  • And go a little wild!

Miss Leoparda by Natalia Shaloshvili

Miss Leoparda is a new book to our collection. It’s a great introduction to environmentalism and collectivism – emphasizing the importance of nature and community.

As an adult, it wasn’t lost on me that the author essentially made our main character, Miss Leoparda, a “tree hugger”.  

The whimsical animals will keep kiddos of all ages engaged. 

On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna

On a Magical Do-Nothing Day explores the beauty and benefits of boredom – specifically the magic of being “bored” outside. 

When our androgynous young protagonist starts taking note of all the wonders in nature, the whole day changes.  The macro illustrations of mushrooms, snails and more are gorgeous and inspirational, encouraging kids (and adults!) to get closer to the ground after reading.

This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers   

Oliver Jeffers, for good reason, is a very popular picture book author and illustrator. This Moose Belongs To Me is our families’ favorite.

Packed with humor for both kids and adults, This Moose Belongs to Me is a read-a-loud treat.   While the book is presented in a fun and light-hearted manner, there are deeper messages about the wilderness, friendship, compromise, and most importantly, knowing that no one belongs to us.

 

 

You Belong Here by M.H. Clark & Isabelle Arsenault   

With poetic prose, lyrical rhymes and earthy illustrations, this is a classic bedtime book. Truly, one of my all-time favorites. 

A parent tells their child(ren) about which habitats animals belong in while ensuring the child knows they are safe and loved where they belong, too. It is really such a beautiful book about belonging, love and nature – put it on hold immediately.

 

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown

Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is a wild romp! It’s perfect for children who are learning when they can be wild.

One online reviewer wrote, “Who would be the worst person to give this book to? A friend whose kids already like to run around naked and howling. Am I going to do it? Absolutely. She can hate me and love me for it at the same time.” And that about sums it up!

Looking for a chapter book? The Wild Robot, also by Peter Brown, is great!

 

A note on this blog: Michelle Milford is the Office & Marketing Manager at Town Hall Library.  She has two young children – Joanna (7) and Connor (5).  All three have a deep love of books and voracious appetites for reading.  Here they’ll share their monthly book recommendations.