Didgequest Books and Favoites

Pete's Picks
	Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss I believe young people throughout the world can learn about how important their own voices are by taking a journey with Horton. --Jamie in Utica, NY
	Walden by Henry D. Thoreau A masterpiece of American literature. Just over 150 years ago, the great American author, philosopher and naturalist, Henry David Thoreau, urged society to appreciate the value of nature and to establish a harmonious balance between humankind and the environment. From his cabin on the shores of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, Thoreau spent two years, two months and two days observing the natural world. His observations and experiences led to the publication of his definitive work, Walden, in which he argued for the preservation of “wildness".
	50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth by Earth Works Group This book is full of experiments, facts and exciting things to do. Learn to keep the Earth a safe, healthy place.
	*The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment* Eckhart Tolle Foreword by Russell E. Dicarlo Preface by Marc Allen I hope this book brings you as much insight and inner peace as it did me! This is the gift I am giving friends and family this Christmas.
	Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss Seuss' message is simple but never sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through it all 'There's fun to be done.'"--(starred) Booklist.
	Earth Watch - Protecting our Planet by David Burnie, Consultant Dr. Philip Whitfield Besides the incredible pictures and illustrations this book explains up to the minute global issues, practical ways to help keep the planet healthy and reports from professionals in the field.
	The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein "Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.
	The Lorax by Dr. Seuss "The big, colorful pictures and the fun images, word plays and rhymes make this an amusing exposition of the ecology crisis."--School Library Journal.