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3) Outside in
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.
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The Forest has lots to say . . . if you listen. When a young child steps into the forest, her ears and her heart are open. She listens carefully to the forest around her--and hears such marvelous things, from the creaking of the trees stretching skyward to the rustling of the leaves sharing their secrets. This sounds-of-nature series for young children encourages imagination, awareness, and empathy with all living things. Our forests are full of magic--if...
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"David Antenborough narrates this picture-book send-up of a nature documentary, sounding just like the real-life David but with more gesticulations, since he has six limbs at his disposal. Director Stephen Spielbug tries to keep the cast of characters on task, but it's worse than herding cats: The orb-weaving spider would like to eat one or two other actors; the grasshopper is a diva; the worm is too busy munching dirt to emerge from the ground on...
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With art supplies in tow, a young artist explores the wonders of his urban forest during all four seasons. Using a variety of artistic mediums, the boy creatively depicts the smaller parts of the forest that make up the larger whole. Throughout the pages, readers will find: charcoal rubbings, rock art, photographs, sponge paintings, snow sculptures, cut-paper collage, and so much more! The boy uses his imaginative renderings to express his appreciation...
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"Fox teaches her cubs to survive in the wild, until one day she dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her, showing that death is also a beginning"--Provided by publisher. A scientific explanation about what happens when something dies is provided at the end of the book.
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It's a warm, sunny day--the perfect day for Peppa and her family to take a nature walk. After a tasty picnic lunch, it's time to explore! Peppa has brought along her favorite book, Nature, Nature Everywhere, filled with interesting facts about all the things there are to see. There are spotted ladybugs, baby birds in a nest, funny cloud shapes, slow-moving turtles, and more. Along the way, Peppa and George like to play by making things with flowers...
15) Bear and wolf
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A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA Capitol Choices Book of 2019A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018Winter 2017 – 2018 Kids Indie Next Pick!A Fatherly Best Children's Book of 2018Selected for exhibition in the 2018 Society of Illustrators Original Art show
"Just found the book we'll gift to every child we know!"-PBS
"Stunning, serene and philosophical"-Maria Russo, The New York Times"Hushed and lovely, this is a picture book to calm and...
16) Tree song
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Witness the life cycle of a tree as it grows from seedling to mature tree, and finally gives way to a new sapling.
17) Pinny in summer
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Pinny explores nature with by herself and her friends on a carefree summer day.
18) Summer song
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer.
19) Blue sky
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Throughout the day and into the night, a boy and his family observe the constantly changing sky.
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