Summer Themes: Artists -- Today's Focus: Hokusai

 

Disclosure: I was sent these products in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Ready for another summer theme? It is a good one--artists. Art and artists are a fun summer focus. You can read books, watch videos, do crafts and visit museums. It is so fun!! Today we are going to focus on the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. At the end of the post will be a roundup of resources on Hokusai as well as a roundup of resources on other famous artists. Today's products are not completely books. The first is Hokusai Prints Sticker Book: A Collection of Over 160 Removable Color Stickers by the Great Artist compiled by Tuttle Studio and illustrated by Katsushika Hokusai. 

Daisy Rewilds -- New Picture Book

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Have you seen all the social media posts about how we are killing off the bees and other insects as well as birds and other animals that eat the insects? Or maybe the one about how we spend so much time and money on our lawns, yet it is what is not native or healthy for our environments to have the green lawns. Today I am going to share a magical new book (released yesterday) with you about a little girl who decides to help nature rewild her neighborhood. The book is Daisy Rewilds by Margaret McNamara and illustrated by Kerascoët. It is recommended for ages 3 to 6.

Rocks -- Summer Themes

 

Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

So, this week's summer theme is rocks. Let's face it you can find rocks just about everywhere--the beach, a river, a lake, your backyard, etc. Every year we do some craft from our treasures found at the beach but not everyone has a beach to go to each year. So, rocks are a perfect substitute plus there is the STEM behind rocks. I know digging in my garden I often find many rocks. Today I am going to share two new books with you (one released today) as well as a roundup of other rock resources and crafts. The first book is a picture book that teaches readers all about rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils in a fun way. The book is Talking Rocks and Minerals: Fact-Packed Guide to Geology by Paige Towler and illustrated by Matthew Carson. It is recommended for ages 6 to 9.