Rainbow Gardens Wish List: Seedlings & Saplings

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, Picture book. 4-8 Both words and illustrations emphasize comfort and the security a family can provide. But this is also a realistic description of chicken care, including preparing, cleaning, and repairing the coop, feeding the chickens, and making sure they have water and fresh straw—even finding eggs. A reassuring story about death in the natural world, thoughtfully designed and illustrated.

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings & Saplings read aloud: Picture Book, 4-10 All Seasons, Body Diversity, representation of disability

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, ages 4-8 Seasons, Indigenous People, Changing enviornment

StorytimeRachael: Saplings Indigenous Tlingit people - a magical intergenerational story of gifts and cultural rituals shared between a grandmother and her granddaughter.

StorytimeRachael: Saplings Contemporary Native American story River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, heralds the winter solstice

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings: Bustling streets, lively squares and busy restaurants are baby’s playground when they are in the big city. So much to see and do as baby’s stroller navigates the crowded avenues or baby takes a break in a quiet park to blow bubbles and chase pigeons.

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings, LGBTQ Celebrate the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together.

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings, The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy.

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings & Saplings LGBTQ representation

StorytimeRachael: LGBTQ

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings & Saplings

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, read aloud

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, read aloud

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings, Body diversity

StorytimeRachael: Wordless

StorytimeRachael: Wordless

StorytimeRachael: Wordless

StorytimeRachael: Saplings - bilingual

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings

StorytimeRachael: Saplings, Spring/Summer

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StorytimeRachael: Saplings, read aloud

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings

StorytimeRachael: LGBTQ

StorytimeRachael: LGBTQ

StorytimeRachael: Bilingual

StorytimeRachael: Seedlings - Bilingual