Welcome to the Nature Speaks to Us Blog! I am Nancy Klimp, Children’s Book Author. I am so very excited to announce the upcoming debut of my two children’s picture books, Meet Me at the Salish Sea and Explore with Me at the Salish Sea, in April 2021! Nature Speaks through Children’s Book Inspired Salish […]
These “tongue twister” words refer to the Western Redcedar tree, the largest tree in the Pacific Northwest! It’s also the longest-lived tree species in western Washington. It has a very wide ecological amplitude, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions from sea-level to near timberline. It’s a member of the cypress family, (Cupressaceae). As a […]
Honkers Take Flight ! Canada Geese are found everywhere! They reside and rest in lakes, ponds, marshes, fields, lawn environments, airports, golf courses, and parks. How to recognize them? They have a long neck, a large body, webbed feet, and wide flat bills. They’re the largest goose in the world, over 20 pounds. They fly […]
In mythology and biology, the topic of RAINBOWS ushers a sense of wonder, curiosity, and appreciation. In Greek mythology, the goddess Iris personifies the rainbow, carrying messages and a link between heaven and earth. Old Irish folktales tell of A Pot of Gold hidden at the end of the rainbow, where it touches the earth and […]
We all know the rituals that mark this time of year—the frenzied shopping, spending money, and checking our holiday gift list. Although it’s wonderful and vital to give and receive, we can probably all agree that at times giving gifts feels like tyranny. What to get? How much will it cost? Can I afford this? […]
This post is about how I created a painting of a Coast Salish canoe for the Meet Me at the Salish Sea book.
Our books, Meet with Me at the Salish Sea and Explore with Me at the Salish Sea, are now available.
Why write poetry for children about nature? This is a question I’ve often been asked. So…I’ve pondered. Looking back, I realize that my desire for connecting children with nature has infused my curiosity my whole life. As a tiny one-and-a-half-year-old, I sat on the rocky shores of the Klamath River in Northern California’s redwood groves. […]
Both Nature Speaks To Us children’s books by Nancy Klimp, Meet Me at the Salish Sea and Explore with Me at the Salish Sea, are illustrated by Jared Noury, self-taught artist and illustrator.
Readers young and old will love Meet Me at the Salish Sea, a stunningly illustrated picture book of poems about this American Pacific Northwest waterway.
Readers young and old will love Explore with Me at the Salish Sea, a stunningly illustrated picture book of poems about about this American Pacific Northwest waterway.