When You Find the Right Rock
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Biographical Note: Review Quotes: "A stunning book...stuffed with ideas, poetic musings, and more than one reason to connect with rocks wherever they are found." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review Review Quotes: "Stimulating ode to rocks... [T]his poignant take on rocks could provide enough -inspiration to transform an ordinary walk into an expedition full of observation. -- The Horn Book Magazine Review Quotes: "The quiet presence of rocks can reflect the finder's individual multitudes..." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. Review Quotes: "Exquisitely illustrated and thought-provoking." -- The Washington Post Review Quotes: "...a refreshingly original premise. Rock appreciation is bound to start early thanks to this surprisingly emotional guide." -- Kirkus Reviews Publisher Marketing: A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala. Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right. Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that's all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own. COOL ROCKS: Whether it's a special pebble for a pocket or a colorful collection in a box, rocks offer a special kind of companionship and a portable and lasting connection with the natural world. MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: Our connections with nature reduce stress and increase happiness and resilience. This book is an ode to the presentness that we find in the natural world. NATURE BOOK FOR ALL: A love of the natural world is easy to instill in kids, and it's so rewarding--both intellectually and emotionally. Here is a wonderful reminder that when we see ourselves in nature, we get in touch with our own depth and texture and lastingness. Perfect for:
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Author: Ray, Mary Lyn
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2024-09-17
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Science & Nature / General
Subjects: Rocks|Individuality|Picture books
Weight: 1.1 lbs
ISBN: 9781797214580
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781797214580
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