We are celebrating our beautiful planet. These recent NAPPA Award winners bring sustainability into play, learning, creativity and imagination.
Gotta Go Green by Debi Derryberry
A musical album celebrating sustainability, going green and recycling. Debi is the voice for many beloved cartoon voices including Jimmy Neutron, Draculaura (Monster High), SharkPups (SharkDog). $11.98, debiderryberry.com
Puffin Rock and the New Friends
An action-packed movie celebrating our magnificent natural environment and featuring themes of belonging, courage and friendship. When the last Little Egg of the season disappears under mysterious circumstances, Oona and her new friends race against time to bring the Little Egg home before a big storm hits Puffin Rock. $2.99 to rent/$6.99 to buy, ages 2-5, puffinrock.com
Something Happened to Our Planet
Written to help parents begin conversations about a challenging and important topic and inspire kids to make a difference in their schools and communities. Includes a Reader’s Note with information about the impact of climate change, child-friendly definitions and more. $19.99, ages 4-8, apa.org
Happy Nappy DUO
A sustainable alternative to disposable swim diapers. This 2-in-1 design contains solids while its innovative Silver Lining is scientifically proven to kill any fecal bacteria responsible for nasty tummy bugs, once in the water. Cleaner water, reusable, reliable, and durable- perfect for stress-free baby swimming. $27, ages 0-3 years, us.splashabout.com
Baby GUND Sustainably Soft Dolls
Great for cuddlers. Each doll is sourced from 100% recycled materials (plastic bottles) and crafted with luxe ultra-soft recycled plush, fiber fill and threads. Featuring six beautiful and diverse dolls, each plush is crafted with soft floral pattern onesies in an array of colors. $20, ages birth+, gund.com
Curious Kingdom
Action-filled toys to spark imagination and encourage STEM learning. The Catapult features a gnome-launching catapult that gives the gnomes a super-fun transportation mode. The Dragon Trainer Playset introduces Binky, the baby dragon learning to fly, her trainer Connie, and Mateo, the knight-in-training whose job it is to put out all the dragon fires. And Story Starter is a fun-filled activity that encourages creative storytelling with the characters and themes. $14.99-$24.99, ages 3-6, playper.com
Out of the Fires
An inspiring journal that will help victims of a natural disaster as they follow a boy who is healing after a devastating fire in his neighborhood. Filled with drawings, news clippings, and coping strategies, this book is full of information on cultivating resilience after a natural disaster. $19.99, ages 8-12, apa.org
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