Join cousins Kamali and Josiah in exploring the sensations of walking in the rain In Rain Falls, two young children, guided by an adult, take an autumn walk through a city neighborhood, splashing in puddles and squishing through mud. They notice how the rain changes everything around them—the ground is soaked, the leaves are soggy, and raindrops dance all around. But rain doesn’t last forever. When the sun begins to peek out from behind the clouds, they enjoy feeling the warm sunshine on their smiling faces. Rain brings rainbows, and makes the world sparkle and shine. Rain Falls: Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live Helps us notice how rain comes and goes, and everything in nature changes Includes activities to help children learn more about how rain transforms their own neighborhoods
$15.50
Awaken young children to the different roles we play in our communities In Ants Work Together, two young children prepare for a summertime community picnic in their city neighborhood. They notice that ants are all around us, taking on specialized roles to make sure the whole colony has what it needs. As cousins Kamali and Josiah help the adults pick vegetables, prepare food, tend the community garden, and take care of little ones, they reflect on how our own diverse strengths parallel those of ants. We all work together to get the job done. Ants Work Together: Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live Helps us notice how even tiny ants are an important part of nature Includes activity ideas to engage children in learning about ants in their own neighborhoods
$15.50
People are like trees—strong, flexible, and rooted. In Trees Stand Tall, two young children admire the trees outside their window. When they take the city bus to a family picnic at a park, the children observe and mimic the trees with their cousins. Seeing that the trees stand tall, the children stand tall. Seeing that the branches sway, the children sway and dance too. Rooted in their families, the children too are flexible and strong. Trees Stand Tall: Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live Engages young children in reflecting on the natural world Includes activity ideas to engage children in learning about trees in their own neighborhoods
$15.50
Awaken young children to the purposeful movement of squirrels and their own sense of work and play In Squirrels Scamper, two young children—Kamali and Josiah—step outside to discover the busy world of squirrels in their own backyard. As they watch the squirrels scamper, climb, and jump through the crisp autumn air, the children join in the fun—testing their own balance and agility as they mimic the squirrels’ playful movements. Whether gathering twigs for their nests or searching for acorns, the squirrels are always on the move, and so are the children! After a day of joyful exploration and teamwork, including raking leaves and diving into leaf piles, the children realize that, like the squirrels, we too spend our days working and playing, celebrating the harmony of nature and the rhythm of life. Squirrels Scamper Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons no matter where they live Engages young children in reflecting on the natural world Includes activity ideas to engage children in learning about squirrels in their own neighborhoods
$15.50
Inspire children to explore the wonderful fragrance and unique characteristics of the flowers that bloom all around them In Flowers Bloom, two young children, guided by an adult, set off on a spring walk through their colorful city neighborhood. The air is soft and sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. Guided by their curiosity, cousins Kamali and Josiah notice how every flower is different—some planted neatly in window boxes, others sprouting wild and free. As they stroll, they notice flowers spreading comfort and joy at every step. They learn that, like flowers, people bloom in many ways. No matter where we come from, we brighten the world in our own unique way. Flowers Bloom: Encourages children to explore the beauty of the natural world—no matter where they live Celebrates diverse communities and the many ways people flourish Sparks conversations about uniqueness, growth, and belonging Includes discussion ideas and activities to help children learn more about nature and their own senses
$15.50
Awaken young children to the sounds birds make, and to their own unique voices. In Birds Sing Their Words, two young children, guided by an adult, take a springtime walk through a city neighborhood, noticing how birds communicate. The sounds of fee-bee and per-chick-a-ree are all around them—alone, in chorus, or call-and-response style. The children learn that our own diverse voices parallel the many songs that birds sing. Birds Sing Their Words: Shows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live Engages young children in reflecting on the natural world Includes activity ideas to engage children in learning about birds in their own neighborhoods
$15.50
The Outside Our Window Board Books series encourages children—especially those in urban neighborhoods—to explore, protect, and delight in nature.
Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (trees, bird, squirrels, wind), one sense (sight, sound, touch, smell), and one communication or relationship skill (family connection, social awareness).
The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.
