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Campers Camping!

When You’re Scared by Andrée Poulin

A hungry little bear is trapped inside a dumpster. His distraught mama bear can’t fish him out. Thankfully, a boy and his mother, camping nearby, come to the rescue.

The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw

Fox loves nature. There’s nothing he enjoys more than reading about and picking flowers. One evening, he comes across a rare specimen in his old botany book — the golden glow, a plant from the Wellhidden family, found only in the mountains. When Fox discovers that there is no description for the golden plant, he sets out to find out for himself.

Wordy Birdy meets Mr. Cougarpants by Tammi Sauer

When Wordy Birdy and her friends go on a camping trip, they get an unexpected visit from Mr. Cougarpants. Can Wordy Birdy talk herself out of a becoming dinner?

Monster & Mouse go Camping by Deborah Underwood

When Mouse and Monster team up to go camping, they discover Monster’s insatiable appetite is wreaking havoc on their campsite, but nothing can stop these two friends from having fun in the great outdoors.

First Star : a Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand

While camping, Bear tells Mole the story of how the First Bears created the moon and the stars.

The Grand Expedition by Emma AdBåge

Two young siblings go on an adventure in their own backyard.

Camp Tiger by Susan Choi

Every year, a boy and his family go camping at Mountain Pond. Usually, they see things like an eagle fishing for his dinner, a salamander with red spots on its back, and chipmunks that come to steal food while the family sits by the campfire. But this year is different.

Me and You and the Red Canoe by Jean E. Pendziwol

In the stillness of a summer dawn, two siblings leave their campsite with fishing rods, tackle and bait, and push a red canoe into the lake. A perfect morning on the water unfolds, with thrilling glimpses of wildlife along the way.

Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping by Melanie Watt

Scaredy Squirrel is not too comfortable with the idea of camping— unless it’s on his couch! There will be no mosquitoes, skunks or zippers to worry about when he watches a show about the joys of camping on his brand-new TV. But first Scaredy must find an electrical outlet, and that means going into the woods!

Leaf craft: http://mommysbabylove.blogspot.com/2011/09/fun-with-leaves.html

Painted stick nature craft: https://www.craftsbycourtney.com/how-to-crafts/painted-stick-nature-craft/

Popsicle stick tent craft: https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2016/05/popsicle-stick-tent-kid-craft.html

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