ISBN: 9781771474283
Editorial: Owlkids
Autor: Kerbel, Deborah
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 32
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Review"Perfect for encouraging engagement, and appreciation, for the wonders of the natural world; if there are maple trees nearby all the better to inspire a hands-on connection that will send readers whirling outdoors""Softly colored, childlike illustrations set a gentle tone for the seed’s quiet journey ... [A] charming look at seeds and life cycles.""Back matter about maple seeds and their life cycles that definitely encourages a second viewing/reading of the book ... The book is wordless and this leaves lots of room for Bisaillon to explore different ways of conveying the visual narrative.""An enjoyable story full of joy and wonder that both children and adults will be able to relate to." ― Canadian Review of MaterialsOne whirligig’s journey reveals the delights of the natural worldA stray maple seed, sometimes called a maple key or whirligig, is picked up by the wind and begins a long, wordless journey through a local neighborhood. It twirls and flips through a family’s backyard. It slips beneath skateboard wheels and sneakers in the park. It falls into the hands of a few curious kids, who include it in their games and artwork. Eventually, it finds a place to rest. With the help of a nosy bird and a tender puppy paw, it is dropped into a forest and firmly planted in the ground. Years later, a family that encountered the maple seed on its journey takes a walk in the forest and meets the seed again—this time as a fully grown maple tree!This gentle meditation on the cycle of life wordlessly draws connections between humans and nature. The dynamic and detailed artwork supports visual literacy and will spark discussion about plant life cycles. And the whirligig’s journey on the wind may encourage readers to venture into green spaces and observe them with care and curiosity.About the AuthorDEBORAH KERBEL is an award-winning author who writes picture books, middle grade, and YA novels. Her recent books include Fred & Marjorie, This House Is Home, and When Molly Drew Dogs. Deborah lives and writes in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two teens, and a rescue schnoodle named Freddie.JOSÉE BISAILLON has illustrated more than forty picture books, three of which were nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award. She creates her illustrations with a mix of collage, drawing and digital montage. Josée lives near Montreal, Quebec, with her husband, their three children and one hairless cat.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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