“Children need two things: roots and wings”
With summer more than half over and as days full of time with school age kiddos begin to wrap up, adding just a little bit of daily exploration can make all the difference in your summer days.
We have three great books by local author Asia Citro that are highly recommended for some summer fun and throughout the year!
Asia Citro is a parent of two, former classroom science teacher, and outdoor environmental camp director with a Masters in Science Education. She is the author of many children’s books and her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, The Chicago Tribune, Today, Disney Baby, MSN, King 5 TV, Family Fun Magazine, and Highlights for Children, among others.
150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: the very best and easiest playtime activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com!, Call Number: J 649.51 CIT
A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature, Call Number, J 745.5 CIT
The Curious Kid’s Science Book: 100+ creative hands-on activities for ages 4-8, Call Number: J 507.8 CIT
These books are featured this month in our Children’s Room on the Washington & Local Authors display shelf.
Of course there are other books by Asia Citro in our collection you will want to check out!
Asia also has a website: FunAtHomeWithKids.com