RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge

For Mamas of Older Kids & Teens

Take a peek at Greta Eskridge’s Instagram account, and you might just see her shin-deep in a tide pool with her kids, or hanging out on top of a mountain.

It’s clear that Greta adores nature. But as a child, believe it or not, Greta didn’t spend a lot of time in nature. What did she do? She read about it.

Now as a mama of four, Greta shares those same books with her children.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • books that fuel a love of nature
  • how books transport us
  • and her tips for stress-free nature journaling with kids

Even if you don’t have a nature preserve in your back yard, this episode will help you instill a deep love of nature in your kids. The best part? Doing it through beautiful books.

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Books from this episode:

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Listening for Lions
Nature Anatomy
A Tree Is Nice
Farm Anatomy
Charlotte’s Web
The Big Snow
Wildflowers (A Golden Guide from St. Martin’s Press)
The Secret Garden
Little House on the Prairie
Birds Every Child Should Know
Heidi
Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection)
Trees Every Child Should Know
The Wind in the Willows
The Little Island (Dell Picture Yearling)
Birds
Little Women
One Morning in Maine
The Call of the Wild
My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)
The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Dover Children’s Classics)
Caddie Woodlawn
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children
Farmer Boy
Minn of the Mississippi
Little House in the Big Woods
Pagoo
Blueberries for Sal
Time of Wonder
Miss Rumphius
The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms
Make Way for Ducklings
Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You
The Yearling
The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You
The Swiss Family Robinson (Puffin Classics)
The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

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