I love the great big beautiful world God created! The sweet trill of the song sparrow greets me each morning. The yellow daffodils smile cheerily from their perches atop the hill in our back yard. The worms wriggle hello and the fresh smell of wholesome dirt refreshes me as I dig up the winter crop of celery in our garden here in southern California. From whales to penguins to polar bears I find delight in all God’s amazing creatures. And after a magnificent sunset where even the air glows reddish orange, I look up in the night sky to find Orion, marveling at God’s amazing handiwork.

Yes, I love the earth because I love our God, the One Who created it all. And I get excited about opportunities to pass this appreciation for the wonders of creation on to the next generation.

This time of year, there are so many fun opportunities to celebrate all things nature! The first day of Spring. Earth Day. Arbor Day. As a Christian, however, it’s essential that we choose books and resources and activities that support a biblical worldview. Here are some I recommend.

These 5 books in the picture at the top of this post are written and published by the Institute for Creation Research. They are amazing!!

The photographs!

The exciting information!

The biblical truth!

I love these books. They’re so great to read and awesome to share. What a great way to celebrate Earth Day with elementary kids up through adults…every day!

Here is a resource I created. These are a set of mini-books that teach preschoolers and early elementary learners basic facts about animals all around the world. Plus, they help build confidence with reading skills. They are available as a printable, downloadable pdf file on the site, Teachers Pay Teachers. CLICK HERE to view and purchase 42 HABITAT MINI-BOOKS.

And here is a set of delightful picture books found in the general market that will foster an appreciation for trees without compromising a biblical foundation. What a great way to celebrate Arbor Day this year as well!

A Leaf Can Be…by Laura Purdie Salas.

A Swinger of Birches: Poems of Robert Frost for Young People.

A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry.

Almost Time by Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney.

Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer.

Maple by Lori Nichols.

Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors by Joyce Sidman.

The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and our National Parks by Barb Rosenstock.

The Tree Lady by H. Joseph Hopkins.

The Very Oldest Pear Tree by Nancy I. Sanders.

Trees Make Perfect Pets by Paul Czajak.

Who Will Plant a Tree? By Jerry Pallotta.

1,000 Things in Nature by Usborne.

-blog post written by Nancy I. Sanders, a bestselling and award-winning children’s author of over 100 books. CLICK HERE to visit her website.

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