Rock Collecting Starter Kit - The Perfect Gift for the Junior Rockhound

Jean Macpherson: LOVE love love this book and story!!! As a teacher I used the 10 Rules to make our weekly reading in grade one.
There were lots of extensions from this book! Art... music... phonics...other books, science...etc
Everyone searched and collected their very own rocks to bring into class. Those that couldn't find one ...looked among the collection that I provided. My classes favourite line " Always sniff a rock" followed by the line "grown-ups can't tell these things...They just can't smell as well as kids"
There is not really an age limit on this book!!! Young at heart and very young alike can enjoy it!!

Canada on Sep 22, 2023

Mona L: Bought it for my nephew then bought one for two friends ….then bought one for myself!
It’s such a wonderful work of art and lovely sentiments on finding Your rock! My Mother took all four of her kids on their own journeys on beaches, trails, mountains or deserts to find our own rocks. This book is a wonder.

United States on Dec 12, 2022

曼荼羅: 一家に一冊。子どもちゃんが公園や砂浜で石を持ってる姿を見る目が変わります。友達の石を見つけたんだ〜！！ってうらやましくなります。

Japan on Jun 29, 2022

Amazon Customer: I had this book for my kids when they were little. It was one of their favorites. Just such a nice message that really pinpoints how kids might feel about rocks in a poetic manner. So… I just recently got this copy for a friends little kids. Hoping they love it as much. Don’t know yet as I just gave it to them. Illustrations are very simple. It’s just how this author does his books. It’s not my favorite but his message supersedes that. It’s a must have for any little kids that love rocks, or adults.

United States on Jun 24, 2022

Leo: This was recommended to me by my daughter who has experience in working with young people.
I needed something to read to 7-8 years old kids as part of our Rotary Club program.
The children loved the book and I gave each a copy of his own, plus I let them each choose from a large selection of rocks that I had brought along. I received thank you notes from all the wonderful children.

United States on Jul 12, 2021

dragonfly: I purchased this book to read with my grandchildren - ages 5 and 2. When we are in the woods we love to find special rocks and bring them home sometimes. We love to connect with our rocks and this book was a good way to learn about finding a special rock. My 5 year old grandson enjoyed the book more than the 2 year old but I am sure as the little one grows he will enjoy this as well. We are in nature regularly so we can't bring home too many rocks and this book shared how we only need one special rock. I think any little ones who love the outdoors and exploring will enjoy this book.

United States on Feb 16, 2021

Edie: Loved the story and the drawings. Loved the concept even more...everyone really does need a rock.

Canada on Feb 16, 2021

Pamela Garz: This is a must have book for any home with children, or teacher who needs to let every child know how special and unique they are. Great for an art lesson too.

United Kingdom on Jul 17, 2020

Venessa Chalifoux: This is good for getting students to find a special rock and write about its adventures.

Canada on Oct 26, 2019

Audrey Shabbas: Curiosity / Celebrations / Ceremonies . . .three ingredients of works by Byrd Baylor that make them essentials in the library for our youngest students as they examine the Essential Questions all humans have pondered. Do we use a multi-cultural framework that includes "all people are curious" and then invites examination of the ways in which humans have responded - stories, revelation, religious beliefs, scientific notions.
Four Byrd Baylor titles that need to be part of this exploration: Everybody Needs A Rock, Hawk, I Am Your Brother, The Way To Start A Day, and I'm In Charge Of Celebrations. When I talk to parents and teachers about these titles. .. and read aloud any/all of them. . . they scoop up however many copies I may have on hand that day. I cannot overemphasize the important role they will play. Everybody Needs A Rock is a title I always have a stack of on hand. . . along with a batch of smooth rocks that feel just right in your hand. When I give them as a gift - to anyone of any age, I tell them they have to read the book. . . and go and find their own rock, as instructed!

United States on Aug 03, 2015