The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time50 reviews
Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen

Three Rivers Press, 2007

Should be a Reading Requirement

+ Going green

This book should be required reading for all Americans. In a practical non-preachy style, you'll be inspired to be greener! I was amazed at the simple things I can do to decrease my footprint, many without much of a sacrifice. The book is written in sections (such as beauty, home, shopping, ...
  
  











  



  
Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler: How to Be a Green Parent in Today's Busy World
Janey Lee Grace

Orion, 2008

This is the must-have guide for moms and dads who want to raise their babies in the most sustainable, natural way possible, even if the parents have to compromise a little with perfection. Janey Lee Grace, author of the bestselling Imperfectly Natural Woman , is here to help parents live as organically as they can, without ignoring the realities of the modern world. She provides top tips for ...
  
  











  



  
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home15 reviews
Renee Loux

Rodale Books, 2008

My First Review

+ best of the bunch
+ A Must-Have for Green Living
+ Easy fun read filled with useful information, tips, and resources
+ great book!
  
  











  



  
A Child's Garden: 60 Ideas to Make Any Garden Come Alive for Children (Archetype Press Books)7 reviews
Molly Dannenmaier

Timber Press, 2008

Enchantingly possible!

+ Wow-such inspiration for schools, homes, and playgrounds
+ Beautiful, intriguing, adaptable ideas
+ What a Wonderful and Enchanting book!!
  
  











  



  
The Self-sufficient Life and How to Live It43 reviews
John Seymour

DK ADULT, 2003

Self-sufficient life

+ Timely advice
+ A perfect source for dreaming of self-sufficiency

This is an incredible and unique book. The opening chapters that show what you can do with various sized acreages is wonderful. The diagram showing what you can do on a single acre is outstanding. Another thing I love about this book is that it favors the use of hand tools over the ...
  
  











  



  
The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living4 reviews
Jenn Savedge

Kedzie Press, 2008

A fountain of ideas that will turn into a strong referene guide for you

+ Awesome Resource
+ praise for The Green Parent
+ A MUST HAVE FOR ECO FRIENDLY PARENTS
  
  











  



  
Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School45 reviews
Rebecca Rupp

Three Rivers Press, 2000

I wouldn't be without this book!

+ Great resource for homeschooing parents
+ Great Source of Info!
+ Terrific Resource
  
  











  



  
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child45 reviews
Janet Zand, Robert Rountree, ...

Avery, 2003

Well-Rounded for ALL Parents

+ Very useful
+ Old Version Better
+ simply the best book I have ever seen on this topic
+ The only book you will need for your family
  
  











  



  
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder81 reviews
Richard Louv

Algonquin Books, 2008

Parents NEED this, take it from a forest kid

+ please don't let it happen!
+ The Importance of Nature
+ Important Work
+ Important Book
  
  











  



  
Burpee : The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener : A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically15 reviews
Karan Davis Cutler, Cavagnarok David, ...

Wiley, 1997

Great overview book

+ New gardeners delight
+ Great Gardening!
+ Should be called the Coffee Table Encyclopedia of Gardening
+ Gardners Dictionary
  
  











  



  
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition43 reviews
Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno

Three Rivers Press, 1997

Eye-Opener

+ Good Read...
+ Naturopathic Healing
+ Staying healthy naturally
+ I've saved thousand$ on doctor visits!
  
  











  



  
The Safe Shopper's Bible: A Consumer's Guide to Nontoxic Household Products, Cosmetics, and Food29 reviews
David Steinman, Samuel S. Epstein

Wiley, 1995

The safe shopper's bible

+ Great resource
+ The most valuable book you'll ever buy
+ Most helpful
  
  











  



  
Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners29 reviews
Suzanne Ashworth, Kent Whealy

Seed Savers Exchange, 2002

Very Great Book

+ Essential Book
+ Love this book!
+ Fantastic book for those looking to start saving seed
+ Great book
  
  











  



  
Food to Live By: The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook (Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbk)38 reviews
Myra Goodman, Linda Holland, ...

Workman Publishing Company, 2006

Organic Foods

+ Best cookbook ever!
+ So many different options!
+ a cookbook for those of us looking to add more natural foods to our diets
  
  











  



  
Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your ...28 reviews
Ellen Sandbeck

Scribner, 2006

Funny & straight-forward

+ Green Housekeeping? Try Green Living
+ am buying it for everyone I know!
+ Clutter Control & Organic Cleaning All in One!
+ green cleaning-supply list?
  
  











  



  
I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature13 reviews
Jennifer Ward

Trumpeter, 2008

Getting back outside

"I love Dirt", is filled with wonder and knowledge. The book's title includes the line "52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonder of nature". I would not call them activities but more along the lines of science exploration. The chapters are divided by season. The "activity" will ...
  
  











  



  
Slice of Organic Life17 reviews
Alice Waters

DK Publishing, 2007

Serves up just that - "A Slice" of organic life,

+ Good Book on Natural Living Everyday+
+ Work with nature, not against it
+ A nice "just getting started" book
+ Love this book
  
  











  



  
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)189 reviews
Robert Sears

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Very informative, well written and organized book

+ great book!
+ Very helpful and neutral
+ A physicians review of "The Vaccine Book"
+ Costs vs Benefit
  
  











  



  
Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!)23 reviews
Deirdre Imus

Simon & Schuster, 2008

Not the best choice

This book does provide some useful links and ideas but it is mostly a testament of what worked for the author personally and for her one and only child. The book is preachy and light on facts, heavy on opinions. I was horrified by her remarks that state breastfeeding may not be the best choice ...
  
  











  



  
Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care29 reviews
Alan Greene

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Very informative book and well worth the read

+ Green Baby Book
+ Great starting point
+ A Great Green Resource!
+ A Great Guide for Conscious Parents