Lake: A See to Learn Book

by Kate Moss Gamblin, Karen Patkau (Illustrations)

A See to Learn Book is the second title in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children that uses lyrical language to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a caring connection with it.

The text asks young readers to consider what they see and experience at a lake through the seasons ― from dragonflies and hummingbirds in summer, to crimson leaves in fall, to goslings on the lake’s icy surface in winter, to moose calves by the water’s edge in spring ― drawing local connections alongside those of a global sensibility.

Gorgeous illustrations show a child and grownup appreciating the lake’s 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 suggestions for further reading and an author’s note regarding aspects of shaping our inner environmental compass.

Genres: Nature, Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2020

Reviews

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Narrative Nonfiction Picture Book. A lake is shown through the seasons as the wildlife, plant life, and surface of the lake change. The reader is encouraged to notice the small details in the picture, such as the water striders walking on the water. The illustrations say only that they are digitally rendered, but they truly seem like they captured a moment in time at this lake. Beautiful scenery. This book would be great to use to discuss the lake habitat, to build skills in analyzing illustrations, or just to sit and marvel over. This is one that I think my preschooler will appreciate.

[Peacegal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The sights and sounds of a lakeside habitat are on glorious display in this calming nature picture book. It will be very difficult to not want to visit a local park or other outdoor space after looking through this book.

I also noticed, and deeply appreciated, that the people depicted in the pages of LAKE observed and enjoyed the lake and its wealth of life while avoiding harming it in any way. It's such a refreshing sight to see a parent and child enjoying a waterway in a book without fishing poles in their hands.

Heartily recommended!

[Les · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations. But book bored my 5 year old to death.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful realistic illustrations

[Nanny B · Rating 5 out of 5]

love the illustrations