Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach A good book to read about animal attacks, some historical perspectives and what people are doing to help their communities.

The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina

The Phone Booth at The Edge of the World is a healing book about grief. A good book to read or listen too. If you haven't seen the Tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 or so, it's haunting. Travel to Japan and visit the wind phone as many people grieve in their own way, to talk to who they have lost.

The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story Emma Bland Smith , Jenn Ely (Illustrator)

The Gardener of Alcatraz is a great book to add to any school library all ages. It's up for the California Young Readers Medal 2025. True story of a man who turned his life around from crime to gardening. Add this one to your library. Note the illustrations reflect the mood of Elliott in the story.

Cougar Crossing by Meeg Pincus and Alexander Vidal

 

This is a good book about humans and the environment as it tells the story of a mountain lion in the Los Angeles area.  True story and still on going.  It's up for a California Young Readers Medal Award.

Add this one to your school library.  

Here are some links to tie into the story with news articles

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The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

 I love this book.  The audio book is fantastic.  I have a house in the woods and I enjoy meditating and watching birds and butterflies and being a part of the forest.  With students and adults on screen time, it's just time to go to a park or somewhere in nature and be a part of nature.  Enjoy.

The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

 I have always loved octopuses/octopi and enjoyed reading this book.  It's an easy book to read.  Fine for high school students but I think it would work better in a public library.  A good read.  Enjoy.

We Are Water Protectors by Carol Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade

 A beautiful book told in perspective of Native Americans about taking care of water and why it is important.  Should be in all libraries.  A good read.