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12 Children’s Books About Wilderness and the Outdoors
Books to keep kids busy while schools are closed
Grab a book and enjoy it outside (photo by Elaine Caton)
Last week, as my 3-year-old pulled on her magenta snow pants and slipped into her boots, she shouted, “Outside is fun and joyful!” Her preschool has been closed for more than a week now, and it’s unclear how long this new reality will last.
It’s easy to feel cooped up, making us all especially grateful for our miniature escapes into the outdoors – sledding, gardening, nature hikes, stream romping, leaf collecting, sidewalk chalk drawing, and the list goes on. When we return from our outdoor adventures, we like to settle in for a little quiet time with a snack and some books.
I asked Celeste to pick out her favorite books about wild places, nature, and taking care of the earth (which, she informs me, “is sick and has a fever,” a 3-year-old’s understanding of climate change). Here are her top picks from our shelf. Enjoy!
And check out our blog “14 Montana Books to Enjoy While Stuck Indoors” if you’re looking for suggestions for adults.
“I’m in Charge of Celebrations” and “Everybody Needs a Rock”
Written by Byrd Baylor and illustrated by Peter Parnall
About the book: Baylor's work pairs illustrations of the Southwest with poetry highlighting connections between the land and Indigenous peoples, true works of art that will delight young and old alike.
Ages 6-9
“If You Decide to go to the Moon”
Written by Faith McNulty and illustrated by Steven Kellogg
About the book: This award-winning book may be about traveling to the moon, but it delivers an even more important message about home on Earth.
Ages 4-8
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“Happy Birthday, Moon”
Written by Frank Asch
About the book: A little bear discovers that he shares his birthday with the moon and wants to gift the moon a present. On his search, Moonbear paddles rivers and climbs mountains as he keeps up a conversation with the moon.
Ages 4-8
“Bandit in the Bob Marshall Wilderness: A True Wilderness Adventure”
Written by Dona Love and illustrated by Laura Love
About the book: Filled with stories and facts about Wilderness, this true story tells a tale of survival when a forest fire separates a dog named Bandit from his family, leaving Bandit to find his way home through the wilderness.
Ages 3-12
“If You’re Not from the Prairie…”
Written by David Bouchard and illustrated by Henry Ripplinger
About the book: A boy provides a glimpse into prairie life and his descriptions of the prairie's wind, sun, heat, and snow seep into his identity, showcasing true love for prairie grasslands.
Ages 7-10
“Bull Trout's Gift”
Written by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
About the book: A Salish story about the value of reciprocity.
Ages 8-12
“Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe”
Written by Vera B. Williams
About the book: Written and illustrated by a young girl, this book shares the story of Vera's family paddling down a river on a camping trip, spotting wildlife and beautiful sights along the way.
Ages 4-8
“All the Places to Love”
Written by Patricia MacLachlan and illustrated by Mike Wimmer
About the book: An older brother teaches his baby sister all the places he loves and hopes that she will value and love them, too. From babbling rivers, golden valleys, and the blueberry patch near their home, there are so many places to love.
Ages 4-8
“Over and Under the Snow”
Written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
About the book: As a young cross-country skier explores woodlands and meadows, this story unveils the secret world of critters living under snow-covered landscapes, and shares the magic of cold, dark nights above.
Ages 5-8
“B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet”
Written by Sneed Collard and illustrated by Joanna Yardley
About the book: Kids will learn their ABCs and all about the Treasure State they call home.
Ages 1-3
“Night-Night, Forest Friends”
By Annie Bach
About the book: A bedtime story for all the baby forest creatures, complete with adorable illustrations.
Ages 0-2
“Who Pooped in the Northwoods? Scat and Track for Kids”
Written by Gary Robson and illustrated by Robert Rath
About the book: This helpful guide will teach kids how to identify animals by the tracks and scat they’ve left behind. It’ll make hikes much more interesting!
Ages 5-10
Local bookstores offering alternatives to in-store shopping during COVID-19
We encourage you to shop local and support small businesses during this time of hardship for many independent business owners. There are many great local bookstores across the state that are open for business. Here’s a handful that we know of that are offering alternatives to in-store shopping.
Helena
Montana Book Company - pay over the phone and curbside pick-up
Missoula
Shakespeare and Company - pay over the phone, curbside pick-up or home delivery
Fact and Fiction - online ordering and delivery, as well as curbside pick-up
Great Falls
Cassiopeia Books - home delivery, curbside pick-up, and shipping
Bozeman
Country Bookshelf - curbside pickup and free delivery in Bozeman and Livingston. Media mail shipping for $1.
Billings
This House of Books - online ordering and delivery, free local delivery to Billings addresses for any in-store products (books, toys, games, tea, etc).
Flathead area
Bookworks - taking extra sanitation precautions in-store and shortened hours to:
10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and open noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Note: if you are a local, independent bookseller adapting your business model because of coronavirus, let us know and we’ll add you to the list.
Kassia Randzio
Development Manager
Kassia leads MWA's grant portfolio and supports donor stewardship. She writes reports and proposals, identifies new funding sources, and helps develop strategies to generate support for our programs. She's a backpacker, canoeist, and cross-country skier, and enjoys exploring Montana's wild backcountry.
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January 21, 2021
Dear Residents & Family Members:I am beyond excited to report that we continue this week to remain Covid free at Big Sky! Even more exciting is that we held our first vaccine clinic and all but seven of our residents were vaccinated and those seven will get theirs on the next round. We vaccinated approximately 70% of our staff and there will be more staff that will get it on the next round. We were even able to get some family members of residents and staff vaccinated as they had a few extra doses. Residents and staff will receive their second vaccine on February 9thor March 1st.
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There are a lot of questions as to mask wearing and visitation after we get the vaccine and unfortunately, I don’t have answers just yet. We continue to follow the CDC, State and local rules and guidelines. I will continue to communicate any changes as the occur.
For now, we will follow the same schedule for family and friends. You need to call the Front Desk and schedule a time for visits in the library. The hours for visiting are 9 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Friday and 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on the weekends. To accommodate everyone, we limit the visits to 30 minutes. Family and friends are still able to come to the Main Building Entrance to drop off supplies. The hours for Family members and friends to drop off any items to be delivered to the residents are Monday thru Friday 9 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm.
For those family members who have had COVID, we may be able to allow visitation in the resident’s apartment. You will need to supply us with the health department documentation that tells us when you tested positive and the date you were released from isolation. The guideline we must follow is you have to be past 20 days from your release from isolation and no longer than 90 days from that date. During that window you can come into the building and visit with your family member in their apartment. We would still ask that you follow all safety precautions with masks and social distancing. Please make sure that you take are of all necessary paperwork during business hours, Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm as it must be cleared through administration so that the front desk staff knows who is eligible for this visitation.
We need to continue to be cautious as any positive test will result in residents going back to staying and eating in their apartments. We need to continue to follow all rules set forth by Butte Silver Bow the State of Montana.
We will update you with any changes as they occur.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator
January 8, 2021
Dear Residents & Family Members:
I am pleased to tell you that again this week we tested all staff and are 100% negative!
We have had 19 employees and 28 residents in the main building and 3 residents in our cottages that have tested positive since November 8th. We do not currently have any active cases in the building.
On Monday, January 4th, residents were once again allowed to come out of their apartments and the Beauty Shop opened. Resident’s will start communal dining in the dining room and family visitations in the library will resume on Monday, January 11th.
Family and friends will need to call the Front Desk and schedule a time for visits in the library. The hours for visiting are 9 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Friday and 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on the weekends. To accommodate everyone, we limit the visits to 30 minutes. Family and friends are still able to come to the Main Building Entrance to drop off supplies. The hours for Family members and friends to drop off any items to be delivered to the residents are Monday thru Friday 9 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm.
For those family members who have had COVID we may be able to allow visitation in the resident’s room. You will need to supply us with the health department documentation that tells us when you tested positive and the date you were released from isolation. The guideline we must follow is you have to be past 20 days from your release from isolation and no longer than 90 days from that date. During that window you can come into the building and visit with your family member in their room. We would still ask that you follow all safety precautions with masks and social distancing. Please make sure that you take care of all necessary paperwork during business hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm as it must be cleared through administration so that the front desk staff knows who is eligible for this.
Walgreens will be at Big Sky on February 10th to administer the first dose of the vaccine to staff and residents. They will be back on March 3rd and March 24th to be sure that everyone has the opportunity to be vaccinated. There were 29 employees that have not had COVID and were given their first dose yesterday, the 7th. They will receive their 2nd dose on February 3.
We need to continue to be cautious as any positive test will result in residents going back to staying and eating in their rooms. We need to continue to follow all rules set forth by Butte Silver Bow the State of Montana. We will update you with any changes as they occur.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator
December 15, 2020
Dear Residents & Family Members:
I wanted to take the time to share our great news with you. All residents were tested Friday, December 11th, and 100% of our residents tested negative. We will continue our regimen of testing and will be doing so for the foreseeable future.
We have had 17 employees and 26 residents in the main building and 2 residents in our cottages that have tested positive since November 8th. We currently have 11 active cases of staff and residents.
We are sad to report that we have had 3 resident deaths. This is extremely difficult for all the staff and residents as these residents are part of our Big Sky Family. We ask that you keep these residents and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our restriction on communal dining and group activities will stay in place and our residents are required to stay in their rooms.
Family and friends are still able to come to the Main Building Entrance to drop off supplies. The hours for Family members and friends to drop off any items to be delivered to residents are Monday thru Friday 9 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Information regarding a vaccine has been rolling out and we are set up with Walgreens to start receiving the vaccine as soon as it is available. We will continue to communicate any information we have as it becomes available.
Our need to continue to be cautious has not abated, and we are following all rules set forth by the State of Montana in order to keep our residents safe. As before, please feel free to contact us with any questions, and we will update you with changes as they occur.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator
December 10, 2020
Dear Residents & Family Members:
I wanted to take the time to update you to the present COVID-19 status of our community. We have continued our regimen of testing and will be doing so for the forseeable future. We have received notification from our testing that we have 16 employees who have been infected as well as 26 residents in the main building and 2 residents in cottages. All the employees and residents who have shown positive test results have been sent home and are in isolation or are in isolation within the main building.
We are sad to report that we have had 3 resident deaths. This is extremely difficult for all the staff and residents as these residents are part of our Big Sky Family. We ask that you keep these residents and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our restriction on communal dining and group activities will stay in place and our residents are required to stay in their rooms.
Family and visitors are still able to come to the Main Building Entrance to drop off supplies.
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Information regarding a vaccine has been rolling out and we are set up with Walgreens to start receiving the vaccine as soon as it is available. We will continue to communicate any informamation we have as it becomes available.
Our need to continue to be cautious has not abated, and we are following all rules set forth by the State of Montana in order to keep our residents safe. As before, please feel free to contact us with any questions, and we will update you with changes as they occur.
if you are currently not receiving our email updates, please contact the front desk with your email address at 406-494-4900 or send it via email to kcrippen@hmsmt.com and we will add you to the email group. Going forward we will not be mailing these notices out. We will send you an email or you can read any updates on the BSSL website, bigskyseniorliving.com. This will allow us to inform you much quicker of any updates you need to be aware of.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator
Revised August 5, 2020
Visitation Education/Rules:
Monday through Friday 9 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm
by Appointment Only
All visitors must screen at the front entrance BEFORE a visit. (This includes a temp check, asking questions of possible symptoms, asking questions of possible exposure.)
You must do a 20 second Hand Hygene with Alcohol Rub (ABR) and wear a mask.
Social distancing must be maintained during the visit. This always means 6 feet must be kept, ensuring safety for the resident(s). (No touch rules apply.)
We will allow up to 4 visitors per visit.
You must call and make an appointment; You will not be allowed to visit if you “just show up.” We must be mindful of others and their needs and visit appointments. Appointment times will be 30 minutes per visit.
Do Not Come if you are Sick or If you have a known exposure! If you are not sure of these two conditions, please call and speak to a manager or infection control nurse at our facility if you are in doubt or have any questions.
We have the right to refuse visitation if we feel that criteria set by the facility is not being met by residents and their visitors.
- Drop off hours are the same as visitation hours.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator
May 12, 2020
It is hard to believe we have completed our eighth week in lockdown due to COVID-19. Although the Governor has started with Phase 1 of relaxing the safeguards in place, Big Sky Senior Living will continue to be on lockdown.
We have been following the recommendations of the CDC and will continue on the same path until the CDC advises that we can start to relax some of the necessary precautions. These precautions have worked for us as we have zero cases of COVID-19 in our building to date. We will do everything possible to keep it that way, but the risk of exposure is still very real.
Some of what we have been doing in these eight weeks following the lockdown are;
cancelling communal dining
cancelling all public or non-essential group activities and events
limiting visitors to essential medical visits
cleaning and disinfecting of common areas and shared facilities
encourage personal protective measures for residents and staff
screening essential visitors and staff each and every time they enter our building.
I appreciate your understanding and support of the measures we have in place to keep your loved ones safe. These are difficult times and the separation from your loved ones is difficult but what we are doing is working and we will be continuing these safeguards until further notice.
If you would like to communicate with your family member via electronic methods, our Activity Department would be happy to help with that. Call Kelly Masom at 406-494-4900 and Kelly will set that up for you.
Our Front Desk is staffed 7 days a week from 6 am to 8 pm for any pick-up or drop offs that you need to make. We have volunteers that have done shopping or errands for residents and I thank our volunteers for that help. I also thank our staff for working hard to keep our residents safe.
Thank you again for your support in these uncertain times. I will continue to communicate with you as changes occur. Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
Lauri Yelenich
Administrator