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See to Learn #1
Forest
The first book in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children, is designed to inspire scientific curiosity, appreciation of beauty and connection to the natural world, through gentle questions and vibrant illustrations.
See to Learn: Forest is the first book in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a caring connection with it.
Through gentle questions, the text asks young readers to consider what they see and experience in the forest through the seasons — animal tracks, tiny creatures in the soil, birds soaring in the sky above, towering trees, shade and dappled sunlight — drawing local connections alongside those of a global sensibility.
Stunningly beautiful illustrations show a child and grownup exploring the forest, appreciating its beauty, learning its secrets and enjoying moments of wonder, all first steps toward developing a lifelong awareness of our interconnectedness to the Earth and our impact on the environment.
Includes an author’s note and suggestions for further reading.
See to Learn: Forest is the first book in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a caring connection with it.
Through gentle questions, the text asks young readers to consider what they see and experience in the forest through the seasons — animal tracks, tiny creatures in the soil, birds soaring in the sky above, towering trees, shade and dappled sunlight — drawing local connections alongside those of a global sensibility.
Stunningly beautiful illustrations show a child and grownup exploring the forest, appreciating its beauty, learning its secrets and enjoying moments of wonder, all first steps toward developing a lifelong awareness of our interconnectedness to the Earth and our impact on the environment.
Includes an author’s note and suggestions for further reading.
24 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2019
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August 23, 2019
This book asks a series of questions related to the illustrations. What held my attention were the stunning pictures.
August 4, 2020
The first of a series of non-fiction books, this one asks questions about what to look for in the forest on a walk, changing what to look for during each the season. Calm and steady, it is filled with rich vocabulary describing what to look for, what can be seen.
Stunning digital illustrations are by Karen Patkau, the winner of the 1986 Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Medal in Children's Illustration. They are rich in color and texture, offering close-ups of things to look at, often photo-real in quality.
Pull this out when talking about habitats. It is very interactive - nothing but questions!
Additional selection for PreSchool-grade 2.
Stunning digital illustrations are by Karen Patkau, the winner of the 1986 Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Medal in Children's Illustration. They are rich in color and texture, offering close-ups of things to look at, often photo-real in quality.
Pull this out when talking about habitats. It is very interactive - nothing but questions!
Additional selection for PreSchool-grade 2.
May 20, 2022
A new series about exploring that allows the readers to see and learn about a topic- in this case the forest to inspire a love of nature and bring back natural curiosity in the sights, sounds, and feels.
It's lovingly done and the sentences flow nicely, there was one page where the wording of the sentence seemed off however it was the kind of readaloud or independent read that fits well into STEAM.
It's lovingly done and the sentences flow nicely, there was one page where the wording of the sentence seemed off however it was the kind of readaloud or independent read that fits well into STEAM.
April 26, 2019
This is a book that poses a series of questions meant to make the reader question their environment, or at least the environment of a forest. I found it very interesting.
May 28, 2020
An elementary and up book where bright colorful pictures are presented against questions of what the reader can see both literal and not.
June 17, 2020
An interesting title that will encourage readers to be more observant on future forest walks. The illustrations are obviously digital and leave much to be desired.
July 21, 2020
Delightful illustrations of nature and animals for the younger set, this book takes us through a walk in the forest in different seasons.
Sparse text.
Sparse text.
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