Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Endangered Species Act with the beauty of Allen Crawford's art and the moving words of Terry Tempest Williams.
- Robin
This detailed and richly-illustrated guide makes the perfect gift for the nature lover, the artist, and the wonderfully curious.
For the tree-hugger you know: a collection of odes to our forest giants, penned by beloved writers from Kimmerer to McFarlane... it's like the world's greatest curry--all the spices come together to make the perfect whole.
- Kai
For busy parents, this activity planner is great for families with elementary school kids. Filled with crafts & recipes that feel special & seasonal, they can take as much or as little time as you like, keeping prep time under 30 minutes. Flip through, pick a few, and enjoy making something together without browsing pinterest for hours.
- Murphy
Chock-full of treasures to discover on a walk in the woods or your own backyard, this is a must have for every nature lover on your gift list. Or treat yourself - I promise, this will be a book you will be returning to over and over again.
- Dina
Organized like a devotional prayer book, Renkl’s fifty-two, short meditations closely observing the wonders of nature in her small backyard is a perfect book to daily turn to reconnect with the web of life sustaining us.
- Dale
Come wander through this beautiful book where translucent overlays, paper flaps, and beguiling images reveal the history of our planet. What did the earth look like 300 million years ago? What was the earliest lifeform? How long did dinosaurs roam earth? When did our ancestors first appear? Inspired by an exhibit at the Museu de Ciencies Naturals in Barcelona, through art this book lets children and adults "see Earth as a delicately balanced system that is nonetheless constantly changing."
Robin
I would have gone crazy for a book like this as a kid! It just absolutely pops. It's so informative, but still fun and engaging. The large format and reversible design makes it a unique and memorable book to cherish.
Stacey
This monograph by notable local artist Rosamond Purcell serves as the catalogue of a spectacular career retrospective exhibition currently taking up the entire 2nd floor of the Addison Gallery in Andover until Dec. 31st. With several insightful essays as well as an interview with the artist, this book stunningly displays the evolution of this remarkable American artist.
Dale
It's a good question, and one that might take you in more directions- philosophical, geographical, and aesthetic directions- than you'd think. In this gorgeous picture book, a young girl and her grandmother sit on the banks of a river contemplating its depths. Not only will the art, done in a mix of pencil, watercolor, gouache, and more, delight you, you'll learn so many fun facts about rivers!
