Books, Toys, Etc. Trends 2008 - #6

Books, Toys, Etc. Trends 2008 - #6 Green Books and Toys
Green Role Playing Toys from Green Toys
I fell in love with this set when I first saw it this summer. Beautiful design, beautiful packaging.
This is one of those toys that will last forever and can be past down from child to child. Also, great for toddler play through grade-schooler role playing.




Environmentally Friendly Toys from Plan Toys
Terrace Dollhouse
I love this dollhouse. Perfect for open-ended play. For toddler play all the way up to Barbie. And, it will last through every child and, probably, grandchildren. Talk about getting more for your money!

+they create and donate toys for children with special needs!

Organic Rubberwood All PlanToys® are made with clean, natural rubberwood from rubber trees which no longer produce latex. To keep the rubberwood pure, no fertilizer is added to the soil for three years before the trees are cut. To strengthen the wood, PlanToys® uses a special chemical-free kiln drying process.
Non-Toxic E-Zero Glue PlanToys® are assembled using a proprietary, non-formaldehyde E-Zero.
Water Based Dye PlanToys® does not use dyes containing lead or any other heavy metals. We use only safe, non-toxic water-based dyes on all of our toys.
Recycled and Recyclable MaterialPlanToys® uses recycled and recyclable material to minimize our impact on the environment.
Soy & Water-based Ink PlanToys® uses soy and water-based inks on our printed materials. These inks are more readily biodegradable and can be recycled more efficiently than standard chemical ink.

I Can Save the Earth!: One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (Little Green Books)
by Alison Inches and Viviana Garofoli
September 2008
Little Simon

This entire series is so cute.
(And, I was so excited to see that Alison is the author. I've been good friends with her husband for over 20 years!)
Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy-ink. The paper is FSC certified. Perfect!




N is for Nature: An Environmental Alphabet Book
by Tim Magnor (author)
Mike Nudelman (illustrator)
Green Sugar Press

I love Tim's passion for the environment.
And, the illustrations are gorgeous!