she still missed her crew but was having a blast with her family. Our Great Big Backyard Our calling to be better Canadians starts with more national news. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna wrote this children's book about the National Parks to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Nation Park Service. Great message for children about stepping back from the technology age and enjoying our natural wonders. Photo by Grant Miller for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. LOVED this book! This book encourages a love for, and pride in, the nation’s most valuable assets, and inspires children to get out from behind their devices and explore the outdoors. Jane had the whole summer planned out, but then she got the news she was taking a road trip. She gradually realizes how awesome all of the national parks are after she wastes a few of the experiences being on her iPad instead of enjoying the sights. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Can't wait for book two with even more parks! Hardcover, 9780062468352, 0062468359 Between the games they will play, and the movies they will watch, she is sure that it will be the best summer yet. Coupled with Jacqueline Rogers’ outstanding illustrations, the authors present the essence of camping as a family adventure. Fun US maps and a National Parks/Historical Sites listing per state. See It is for young children, but I think older children will like this book also. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. OUR GREAT BIG BACKYARD. on a 'Great American Road Trip' with her family. Fun illustrations accompany this unabashed commercial for the U.S. National Park System. Our Big Backyard Our Big Backyard is a great way for families to explore where they live and who they share their community with. Photos by Grant Miller for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. She is the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ana's Story and two children's books-Our Great Big Backyard and Read All About It-which she wrote with her mother, Laura, as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Sisters First, written with her sister, Barbara, in both adult and children's editions. The illustrations are wonderful. she did not like the idea at first and was very sad. The Bush ladies show that here is a world beyond one’s iPhone or iPad. Our Great Big Backyard (Book) : Bush, Laura Welch : "Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. At first she sticks to her tablet and parents phone to pass the time. In Our Great Big Backyard by former First Lady Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, Jane is so excited for summer vacation with her friends. By the time the trip is over, Jane is ready to share a piece of her summer with her friends back home by hosting a campfire sleepover. Sometimes the old way is better and sometimes you have to experience it to understand. Would have like more educational discussion sidebars. 6 of 86 7 of 86 Jenna Bush Hager, a contributing correspondent for NBC's Today Show and author of children's book Our Great Big Backyard, autographs a … Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her … I love the authors and will look for more kids books from them in the future. all, See Bravo to the illustrator Jacqueline Rogers. Cute book for kids with nice illustrations. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Our Great Big Backyard. Jane’s plans are dashed when instead of spending the summer playing video games with her friends as planned her family announces a road trip to national parks around the country. Loved this book! when she got home she had all of her friends over to camp. The idea of this book is great and the illustrations are cool but I was hoping for a little more depth while still being appropriate for younger kids. It provides opportunities to get kids and adults to get their eyes and heads out of their Iphones! Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. The links will Sale: 10/05/2016. Welcome back. Find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite YA authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests! What I love about this book is that it is true and gives a great lesson to children and families alike - put down the tablet, iphone, and get outside! May 10th 2016 To help commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the National Park Service, #1 New York Times bestselling authors former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager have created an exuberant tribute to our national parks and the importance and fun of connecting with nature.Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of Her family visit the Florida Everglades, Big Bend, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. Great illustrations, plot, and loved the incorporation of historical landmarks on a pre-school to kindergarten level. More like 2.5 stars. Photo credit: Michael Toledano but that all changed at big bend national park. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Sunday, May 15, the Bush Center hosted Engage Event: Our Great Big Backyard featuring a reading by Mrs. Bush from her new book. It was just too preachy and "TA DAAA" for me to appreciate it fully. With her little brother and imagination she ends up having the best simmer ever and even has a camp out with her friends when she gets back. she was disappointed she would not be watching tv with her friends. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. I know a number of people who have taken extended cross-country trips, precisely to see more of our … Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big … she did not like the idea at first and was very sad. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. By the end of the trip, Jane has a better appreciation of the natural world around her, and an awareness that she doesn't have to be in front of a screen to have fun. Initials, presidential numbers, etc. Laura Lane Welch Bush is the former First Lady of the United States and the wife of the forty-third President of the United States George W. Bush. Somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. Click here for the lowest price! The stunning views open up her imagination as she and her brother see everything that nature has to offer. From there you can navigate to the title you are interested Nicely done by two ladies I admire! Age Range: 6 - 8 BUY NOW FROM. We’d love your help. However, while crossing the U.S. And visiting the parks, she begins to enjoy herself and even to appreciate the natural wonders. Great illustrations! Our Great Big Backyard - Our Great Big Backyard audiobook, by Laura Bush... #1 New York Times bestseller! Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. It has fun illustrations and is newer and relevant for kids today. she then started writing her. We’ve developed a series of templates and guides to … by Laura Bush & Jenna Bush Hager; illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager is a sweet celebration of America’s National Park Service, which observes its centennial anniversary in August 2016. Guests also enjoyed interactive exploration stations. This excursion was pleasant enough. Really. She lives with her husband and three children in New York City. With her little brother and imagination she ends up having the best simmer ever and even has a camp out with her friends when she gets back. To create our... To see what your friends thought of this book. but that all changed at big bend national park. As someone who has a long list of US sites, both natural and historical, that I would like to see some day, I really appreciated the theme of Our Great Big Backyard. about the author. It's a great summer read with elementary kids. Our Big Backyard St Agnes - Gifford Reserve Tickets, Wed 20/01/2021 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies (or similar technologies) to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customised experience. But one wonders how many youngsters will experience a visit to a national park in their lifetime. This will be a great book for the Summer Reading Programs or reading in general. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. By Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager . Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big … Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Jane starts paying attention to the magnificent sights and spends less time looking at her screen. Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Jacqueline Rogers. Love hearing my kids say they really want to visit these cool places. Initially disappointed that she won't be able to spend the summ. Sunday, May 15, the Bush Center hosted Engage Event: Our Great Big Backyard. Fun adventure story. all. In Our Great Big Backyard, Jane and her family visit the Everglades, Big Bend National Park, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. CHILDREN’S FICTION, AGES 4-8 Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers Our Great Big Backyard HarperCollins Hardcover, 978-0-06-246835-2 (also available as an ebook), 40 pgs., $18.99 May 10, 2016 Jane and her friends have their electronic summer all planned out—movies, YouTube, and video games—until Jane’s parents ruin everything with their dorky Great American Road … By Liz Lantigua. Somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park… Great story. AMAZON ... Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our Pro Connect email alert. This is a charming story that is great for the entire family and teaches us all about shared experiences and learning. Eventually she disconnects and connects with nature and her brother. All rights reserved. . Somewhere between the Everglades and Big … I love that there is a list of National Parks in the back for reference. It is a throw back to times of simple travel and seeing the country with the modern twist of not having internet connectivity. 2016 marks the centennial year of the The National Park Service here in the United States, and in honor of that anniversary, and to draw attention to the many wonderful parks across the country, former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager have collaborated with illustrator Jacqueline Rogers to produce this entertaining tale of a young girl who embarks (reluctantly!) after that she had so much fun exploring different parks across the country. Subscribe to the BookBliss Newsletter for deals. I get it, USA is our own backyard and it's great. Jane had the whole summer planned out, but then she got the news she was taking a road trip. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published In this book, a young lady doesn't get to play video games during her summer vacation; instead, her family visits several national parks. Copyright © 2021 HarperCollins Publishers. take you to the web site's home page. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. It is very colorful and talks about a few well-known parks, but it's main message is to put down your mobile devices and get out in nature. This book encourages a love for, and pride in, the nation’s most valuable assets, and inspires children to get out from behind their devices and explore the outdoors. The asterisks are a cute touch! Jane is intially disappointed by her family's plan to spend their summer on a road trip visiting National Parks, but she eventually sets down her tablets and connects with nature. Cute book with fun illustrations that encourages children to get outdoors and see all there is to explore. Great bo. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park… Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Jacqueline Rogers, On Jane shares her adventures on a long family summer vacation road trip that stops at several widespread parks. She is reluctant at first but ends up having a great time learning, enjoying nature, and being with her family. she then started writing her friends and sending them post cards. A great message for children about stepping back from the technology age and enjoying our natural wonders. I loved this book. they first went to Florida but she wouldn't let herself have fun. It has fun illustrations and is newer and relevant for kids today. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big … A family takes a road trip to visit four National Parks much to the consternation of Jane, the over-connected tween. Start by marking “Our Great Big Backyard” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that Free Shipping for orders over $25 - Shipping Deadlines: December 11 for Standard, December 16 for Priority/UPS. Yet somewhere between the Everglades and Big Bend National Park, things begin to change. Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. Our Great Big Backyard (Book) : Bush, Laura Welch : "Our Great Big Backyard follows Jane, whose plans of spending the summer playing video games with her friends are dashed when her parents announce that her family is going on a road trip to national parks around the country. This book encourages a love for, and pride in, the nation’s most valuable assets, and inspires children to get out from behind their devices and explore the outdoors. #1 New York Times bestselling authors former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager have created an exuberant picture book tribute to our national parks and the importance and fun of connecting with nature. by on a 'Great American Road Trip' with her family. Jenna Bush Hager is the cohost of the fourth hour of the Today show with Hoda Kotb and the founder of the Today book club, Read with Jenna. Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager is a sweet celebration of America’s National Park Service, which observes its centennial anniversary in August 2016. in. Our Great Big Backyard Written by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager and Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers #1 New York Times bestselling authors former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager have created an exuberant picture book tribute to our national parks and the importance and fun of connecting with nature. Parents need to know that Our Great Big Backyard, by former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Today Show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, is a colorful picture book narrated by a young girl named Jane, whose family road trip to several national parks derails her plans for a summer of playing video games and communicating online with her friends. Cute with some great landmark discussion topics. "The stars at night are big and bright...". #1 New York Times bestseller! 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