Folks some of you had kind and interesting things to say about a previous piece of mine in Aeon magazine on "The Ecology of Pooh". A follow up essay "Beasts at Bedtime" is out this morning at Aeon. http://www.aeonmagazine.com/nature-and-cosmos/what-do-our-children-learn-from-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/
It examines the prevalence of nature themes in children's literature and makes a case for the importance of using reading time with kids as an opportunity to enhance environmental literacy for both them and for us, the readers! Take a look if you have the time, and feel free to share it, especially with those who teach or parent! I'd love to connect with those who might find the piece entertaining or instructive. (The Winnie the Pooh piece is here: http://www.aeonmagazine.com/nature-and-cosmos/liam-heneghan-ecology-childhood/) All best wishes Liam -- Liam Heneghan Professor of Environmental Science Blog: http://10thingswrongwithenvironmentalthought.blogspot.com/ Recent Essays: http://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/MondayMusings.html#Liam Co-Director, Institute for Nature and Culture DePaul University Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Environmental Science and Chemistry Building (McGowan South) 1110 West Belden Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Ph 773 325-2779 Fax: 773 325-7448
