From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Butterfly
is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative
look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Now
in paperback!
"A beautifully illustrated introduction to an aspect of the natural
world. . . . Will encourage kids to wonder."--Booklist
Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from artist Sylvia
Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston, A Seed is Sleepy introduces
children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts.
Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these garden wonders
through watercolor illustrations that bring to life nature landscapes
filled with seeds, flowers, plants, leaves, and trees.
A NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: From tiny redwood seeds to giant coconut
seeds, from bright red-orange mountain laurel seeds to pods of fluffy
milkweed, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration
in this fascinating picture book.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READERS: Poetic in voice and elegant in
design, each volume in this unique series of nature book for kids is
sure to inspire lively questions and observations from young listeners.
Like the best nonfiction books for children, they are equally at home
being read to a child on a parent's lap as they are in a classroom
reading circle.
BACKYARD GARDEN INSPIRATION: Families and schools have embraced the fun
of designing and planting gardens and witnessing the amazing work of
nature first-hand. This beautiful book is a smart and useful companion
for garden starters.
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators
- Young and emerging readers with an interest in gardening, nature,
water, and science
- Fans of National Geographic kids' books, Eric Carle books like The
Tiny Seed, and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in
the Over and Under series
- Gift giving for birthday, Easter, springtime or summer reading for
boys and girls who love books about flora and fauna, birds, bugs, and
animals
