Heart is what enables children to learn and practice empathy and kindness. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week (May 3-9), the following books have been specially selected for their “heart moments”. Support these authors by checking out their beautiful picture books. Available here: https://bookshop.org/…/picture-books-with-heart-from… #ChildrensBookWeek #booksforkids #kidsread #picturebooks
Bringing Spring Indoors
Even though it’s barely March and still fairly cold outside, flowers are poking their heads out, spring birds are showing up, and I, for one, am ready to get outside! Since it’s too early to garden outdoors yet, I have a cure for combating spring fever. Following are a few suggestions to bring a little […]
Birds and Holiday Traditions
Some countries have a beautiful tradition of encouraging kindness to birds during the holidays. Listen as John and Brian from WBU explore different traditions from around the world that showcase our backyard friends.
Gift a Child a Book This Holiday Season
If you have littles you are shopping for this holiday season, consider the gift of books and support an author. amazon.com/author/kellylenihan
Pig and Mouse 2021 Calendar
My children’s picture book, Adventures of Pig and Mouse: An Unusual Friendship, is now available as a 2021 calendar. Each month features an illustration and text from the story book. THE STORY: Pig isn’t like most pigs. She doesn’t like to roll in the mud or get dirty. She likes to watch birds and butterflies. […]
Happy Clients Say It Best
I am honored to be part of the creative team for ‘Choice: A field guide for navigating the polarization of our world and living interdependently‘. This small book is packed with thought-provoking reflections inviting the reader to explore choices and philosophical perspectives that go beyond right and wrong and into the realm of interdependent relationship. […]
Flower Power
Sheltering-in-place has forced me to slow down, relax, and better enjoy my home environment. Given the choice, I can clean out the clutter (ugh), or spend time in my yard planting native plants for the birds and flowers for the hummingbirds and me (yea)! Guess what choice I made? Fortunately, I also have neighbors who […]
Birding in My Yard
During this time of social distancing and spending pretty much all my time time at home, I’ve been happily noticing more birds than ever before. I am fortunate to live in a place that, even though it is urban, is next to a greenbelt with plenty of trees and shrubs providing habitat for a variety […]
August = Family Fun Month
August is Family Fun Month. Wouldn’t it be fun to create an outdoor scavenger hunt looking for items easily found in nature? Get your kids outside, noticing the natural world, and watch their sense of wonder and curiosity expand. Start planning now…theme, location, prizes, etc…come August 1st, let the fun begin! #kellylenihanbooks #naturetherapy #familyfun #scavengerhunt […]
Introducing Kids to the Magic of Birding
Birding is like a treasure hunt with beautiful prizes. Every time you go outside, you can discover a winged wonder. Of all the animals in nature, birds are the easiest to find and enjoy, perfect for getting kids interested in nature. When kids see an unusual bird or observe its entertaining behavior firsthand, they’ll be […]
