Two Books, Infinite Wonder:
BOOK 1: A Magical Loveliness of Ladybugs
By Amy L. Stark, PhD
Imagine opening your bedroom door and finding it filled with ladybugs. That’s exactly what happens to Jan in A Magical Loveliness of Ladybugs by Amy L. Stark, PhD. Based on a true story and beautifully illustrated, this whimsical children’s book sparks curiosity, wonder and a love for the tiny miracles in the natural world.
Perfect for little explorers (and the grown-ups who love them), this story shows how paying attention to nature can be magical … and how even the smallest creatures can teach us big lessons about care, curiosity and joy.
BOOK 2: Braiding Sweetgrass
By Robin Wall Kimmerer
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer blends science with indigenous wisdom, revealing the lessons that plants, animals and ecosystems offer when we truly listen. From the generosity of strawberries and squash to the quiet intelligence of sweetgrass, this enchanting book invites readers to slow down, observe and rediscover the deep, reciprocal relationship humans can have with the earth.
Filled with stories both lyrical and profound, Braiding Sweetgrass is a guide to seeing the world through new eyes and to recognizing that every living thing has gifts to share, if we only take the time to notice.
