Fernwood Forest Bundle

$214.83
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Grade Levels: Kindergarten; 1; 2; 3; 4;

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This bundle features the book Fernwood Forest and other connecting and supporting materials, such as puppets that match (or are similar to) some of the animals in the book, Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards (for use with an adult), a Tree of Life stamp, and more!

Fernwood Forest Synopsis
Join us on a bright, sunlit day in the middle of May as we wander the quiet trails of a secluded woodland. Here, we catch glimpses of the daily activities of many creatures—from a pair of black-tailed deer to a colony of carpenter ants—that make Fernwood Forest their home. We also learn about the three layers of the Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest and explore interesting facts about forest plants and animals.

Fernwood Forest is part of the By Day and By Night Nature Series. Books in this series focus on a specific habitat and explore the many connections within a healthy ecosystem. Through lyrical stories, supportive illustrations, labelled diagrams, and nature notes, readers learn about living and non-living parts of the ecosystem.

Additionally, readers can:

  • use a picture clue on each page to predict the animal featured on the next page
  • count animals as their numbers increase in each illustration
  • search for an animal that travels from page to page
  • discover patterns in the text and structure of each book
  • track the movement of the sun or moon across the sky

Recommended for kindergarten to grade 4.


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Authentic Canadian Content
Fernwood Forest
Proudly Made in Canada
$21.95
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Format: Hardcover
Grade Levels: Kindergarten; 1; 2; 3; 4;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771745994

Synopsis:

Join us on a bright, sunlit day in the middle of May as we wander the quiet trails of a secluded woodland. Here, we catch glimpses of the daily activities of many creatures—from a pair of black-tailed deer to a colony of carpenter ants—that make Fernwood Forest their home. We also learn about the three layers of the Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest and explore interesting facts about forest plants and animals.

Fernwood Forest is part of the By Day and By Night Nature Series. Books in this series focus on a specific habitat and explore the many connections within a healthy ecosystem. Through lyrical stories, supportive illustrations, labelled diagrams, and nature notes, readers learn about living and non-living parts of the ecosystem.

Additionally, readers can:

  • use a picture clue on each page to predict the animal featured on the next page

  • count animals as their numbers increase in each illustration

  • search for an animal that travels from page to page

  • discover patterns in the text and structure of each book

  • track the movement of the sun or moon across the sky

 
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for kindergarten to grade 4.
 
This is a fictional story with factual information about the Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest.
 
Search for a bee that travels from page to page in this story! 
 
Each book in the By Day and By Night Nature Series focuses on a scene typical of a distinct west coast habitat, showing how living and non-living things are connected in a healthy ecosystem. As readers, we observe animals going about their daily activities: caring for their young, searching for food, and responding to the changes in light, temperature, and weather conditions throughout the day or night. The last four pages of each book provide facts about the highlighted animals and plants as well as features that are unique to their habitats. The final page suggests ways that young readers and their families can be respectful as they visit wilderness areas.

Readers with a sense of curiosity will find opportunities in these books to:

  • use picture clues to predict the featured animal on the next page
  • identify, count, and sequence numbers (1 owl, 2 deer, 3 squirrels, etc.)
  • search for small creatures that travel from page to page
  • discover patterns in the text and structure of the books
  • track the movement of the sun, or moon, across the sky

Curriculum Links
Reading - Providing opportunities for guided practise in using reading strategies: visualizing, making connections, asking questions, transforming, and inferring.

Science - Supporting discussion and further exploration:

  • characteristics of living things
  • needs of living things
  • connections between living and non-living things
  • daily and seasonal changes
  • animal growth and changes
  • plant growth and changes
  • weather
  • habitats
  • observable patterns in the sky

Numeracy - Counting and sequencing of numbers 1 to 10.

Social Responsibility - Initiating discussions about ways to take care of wilderness areas.

 
Additional Information
32 Pages | 8.5" x 11" | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781771745994
 

Authentic Canadian Content
When a Tree Falls: Nurse Logs and Their Incredible Forest Power
$28.99
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Format: Hardcover
Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3; 4;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781797218670

Synopsis:

The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest’s life cycle.

A tree suns and sways in the forest. She is a place to grow, to rest, and to shelter. But what happens when a tree falls? The answer will make your heart soar. In this lyrical picture book, explore how the extraordinary nurse log provides a nutrient-rich space for new seedlings, shelters small animals, hosts different plant species, and, most profoundly, nurtures a new tree in the process, renewing the cycle of life. Young readers will be amazed by the nurse log’s resilience and its powerful connection to the forest’s past, present, and future.

Perfect for:

  • Kids who are interested in trees and forests
  • Parents and grandparents of children who want to learn more about trees and forests
  • Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful nonfiction books with STEM content
  • Gift-givers looking for a distinctive present for an animal- or nature-loving child
  • Anyone seeking a picture book that promotes environmental awareness

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 9.

Every organism in the forest ecosystem is connected. This fascinating picture book powerfully illustrates how the end of one life in the forest can be the beginning of another.

When a Tree Falls is a reminder of the wondrous ecosystems in our own backyards and the wild forest beauty we may discover by looking closely. It is ideal for families who enjoy being in nature.
 
The forest life is rendered with such richness and detail that it invites readers to immerse themselves in the endlessly inspiring natural world.

An excellent choice for a classroom book or as a gift for kids who love trees, spending time outdoors, and are mindful of environmental issues.

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Authentic Canadian Content
Bulletin Board Trimmer: Cedar
Proudly Made in Canada
$18.95
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Size: 89cm L X 7 cm W
ISBN / Barcode: 459312859026

Synopsis:

Beautiful cedar designs perfect for your front entrance bulletin board.

15 pieces cover nearly 44 feet around your bulletin board.

Each piece is 35" x 2.75".

Additional Information
ISBN: 459312859026

Finger Puppet: Banana Slug
$13.00
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Size: 7 inches long x 1.5 inches wide x 2 inches tall
ISBN / Barcode: 8002

Synopsis:

Engage natural curiosity without the slime factor with the lifelike Banana Slug finger puppet. The innovative design features weighted beads for remarkable tactile texture.

Additional Information

  • Approximate Measurements: 7" long x 1.5" wide x 2" tall.
  • Weighted (1.76 oz).
  • Movable head.
  • Do not put in washer or dryer. Spot clean only.

Finger Puppet: Bee
$16.50
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Size: 4 inches long x 1 inch wide x 2 inches tall
ISBN / Barcode: 2790

Synopsis:

With a soft printed fabric design, the extraordinary and realistic detailing of this Bee Finger Puppet will surely pollinate the imagination and nurture sweet acts of conservation.

Additional Information

  • 4" long x 1" wide x 2" tall
 
 
Finger Puppet: Fawn
$16.50
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ISBN / Barcode: 638348027337

Synopsis:

6 inch long, 3 inch wide, 2.5 inch tall

Cradle new wildlife in your hands with the mini fawn finger puppet.

 
Finger Puppet: Red Squirrel
$17.50
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Size: 5 inches long x 5 inches tall
ISBN / Barcode: 2735

Synopsis:

You would be nuts not to have this charming Mini Red Squirrel hoping around on your finger.

 
Additional Information
  • 5" long x 5" tall
 
Finger Puppet: Robin
$14.00
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ISBN / Barcode: n/a

Synopsis:

The early bird catches the worm! This harbinger of spring is waiting to perch on your hand. Bring the wonder of nature to your fingertips with this Robert Finger Puppet. Robin does not stand on its own.

2.5 inches long and 4 inches tall

Finger Puppet: Snake
$14.50
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Size: 5 inches long x 5 inches wide x 1 inch tall
ISBN / Barcode: 2783

Synopsis:

The extraordinary Snake finger puppet is coiled and ready for nature exploration. 

Additional Information

  • 5" long x 5" wide x 1" tall 
  • Note: the Width measurement is based on the diameter since the finger puppet is coiled.
 
Authentic Canadian Content
Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards
Proudly Made in Canada
$39.95
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Size: 3.625 inches x 5 inches
Text Content Territories: Indigenous American; Indigenous Canadian;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771743457

Synopsis:

This 72 card set highlights 65 edible and medicinal plants. The cards describe traditional Indigenous uses and ways of harvesting each plant and feature several Indigenous languages.

Take the cards out on walks to help identify plants and their uses and keep the old ways strong. Use these cards as an inspiration to talk to an Elder or Knowledge Keeper!

Educator Information
72 edible and medicinal plant cards are found within these categories: Tree, Berry, Flower, Shrub, and Plant.

A percentage of proceeds is donated to the Pepaken Hautw Foundation to support their efforts in land-based education and ecosystem restoration. To find out more, please visit https://www.pepakenhautw.com/.

Additional Information
72 Card Set | 3.625" x 5" | ISBN: 9781771743457

Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Artwork
Stamp - Rectangle (Rubber): Bill Helin - Tree of Life
Proudly Made in Canada
$12.99
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Size: 1.75 inches x 2.75 inches
ISBN / Barcode: 45931285793

Synopsis:

This tree of life stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

Educator Information

Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

Additional Information
1.75" x 2.75" | ISBN: 45931285793 | Made in Canada

Strong Nations Publishing

2595 McCullough Rd
Nanaimo, BC, Canada, V9S 4M9

Phone: (250) 758-4287

Email: contact@strongnations.com

Strong Nations - Indigenous & First Nations Gifts, Books, Publishing; & More! Our logo reflects the greater Nation we live within—Turtle Island (North America)—and the strength and core of the Pacific Northwest Coast peoples—the Cedar Tree, known as the Tree of Life. We are here to support the building of strong nations and help share Indigenous voices.