Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Summary:
This beautiful picture book tells of the life of the author's Great-Aunt Alice, now called the Lupine Lady. When she was little, Alice told her grandfather that she wanted to do as he did: go to far away places and live in a house by the sea. He told her that was fine, but that she also must do something to make the world more beautiful. She promises she will.
In time, Miss Rumphius, as she is now called, accomplishes all she sets out to do. To make the world more beautiful, she spreads lupine seeds where ever she goes. It takes some time, but eventually, she sees the results of her efforts. In the spring, there were lupines everywhere! Miss Rumphius had accomplished the most difficult thing of all!
Activity:
Earth Day is on April 22. Read this book with your children, and then discuss some way you can make the world more beautiful, just like Miss Rumphius. Pick up litter around your neighborhood or local park. Plant some flowers or a tree. Help your children learn about recycling. Simply make them aware of the beauty that surrounds them and help them learn that they can make a difference!
We'd love to hear about your earth day projects!
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we love this book and have talked to our 4 year old before about what she could do to make the world more beautiful. she has fun ideas like sidewalk chalk everywhere.
Millie,
That is so cute!!! And why not?! Sidewalk chalk art is so beautiful to a 4-year-old! Go ahead and cover the world in beautiful chalk art! Love it!