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I Hear You, Forest

George Kallie
Innbundet / 2021 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781771647366
Publisert
2021-09-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Greystone Books,Canada
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
203 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
36

Forfatter
George Kallie
Illustratør
Mok Carmen

Om bidragsyterne

Kallie George is an author and picture book editor who has written numerous acclaimed books for children. She grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, where she spent her days roaming the forests and listening to all the sounds within. Now, she and her husband have made a home in the woods so that her son can do the same. Carmen Mok studied studio art at the University of Waterloo and design at Sheridan College. Her illustrations have been published in magazines across Canada and the U.S., as well as in greeting cards, stationery, and children’s home accessories. She has now decided to dedicate herself to children’s book illustration, and she has received several illustration awards, including the SCBWI Canada East People’s Choice Portfolio Award for Illustration in 2017 and 2018, as well as the Storyteller Award in 2018. Carmen is the illustrator of Grandmother’s Visit, written by Betty Quan; Violet Shrink, written by Christine Baldacchino; and A Stopwatch from Grampa, written by Loretta Garbutt. She currently lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.

I Hear You, Forest

George Kallie
Innbundet / 2021 / Engelsk
George Kallie
Innbundet / 2021 / Engelsk
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<br />“A whimsical tale of a child who listens hard in enjoying the woods. Every spread features onomatopoeic text that simulates the sounds of trees, leaves, animals, and other living things … A good reminder that a stroll through the woods should provide lots of opportunities to slow down and notice.”<br /><b>—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br />“Reminds us all how the sounds of nature can be restorative to our minds and bodies…..Read this book and head out for a hike. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are both whimsical and realistic, making you wish you were napping on a forest floor right now.”<br /><b>—<i>TinyBeans</i></b><br /><br />“Children who read this book will likely be inspired to go explore nature.”<br /><b>—<i>What Is Bridget Reading?</i></b><br /><br />“A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness.”<br /><b>—<i>Unpacking the Power of Picture Books</i></b><br /><br /><br />

This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving—and respecting—the natural world around them.The forest has lots to say… if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach:Empathy and connection with all living thingsMindfulness and appreciation with the world around usThat the forest is full of magical sounds—you just have to listen!Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.
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“A whimsical tale of a child who listens hard in enjoying the woods. Every spread features onomatopoeic text that simulates the sounds of trees, leaves, animals, and other living things … A good reminder that a stroll through the woods should provide lots of opportunities to slow down and notice.”—Kirkus Reviews“Reminds us all how the sounds of nature can be restorative to our minds and bodies…..Read this book and head out for a hike. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are both whimsical and realistic, making you wish you were napping on a forest floor right now.”—TinyBeans“Children who read this book will likely be inspired to go explore nature.”—What Is Bridget Reading?“A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness.”—Unpacking the Power of Picture Books
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Print galley mailing Submission to all major trade journals Digital galley promoted on Edelweiss Promoted at ALA, Children’s Institute, and other trade shows Library promotion International reviews  Social media campaign and influencer outreach
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<br />“A whimsical tale of a child who listens hard in enjoying the woods. Every spread features onomatopoeic text that simulates the sounds of trees, leaves, animals, and other living things … A good reminder that a stroll through the woods should provide lots of opportunities to slow down and notice.”<br /><b>—<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /><br />“Reminds us all how the sounds of nature can be restorative to our minds and bodies…..Read this book and head out for a hike. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are both whimsical and realistic, making you wish you were napping on a forest floor right now.”<br /><b>—<i>TinyBeans</i></b><br /><br />“Children who read this book will likely be inspired to go explore nature.”<br /><b>—<i>What Is Bridget Reading?</i></b><br /><br />“A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness.”<br /><b>—<i>Unpacking the Power of Picture Books</i></b><br /><br /><br />

This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving—and respecting—the natural world around them.The forest has lots to say… if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach:Empathy and connection with all living thingsMindfulness and appreciation with the world around usThat the forest is full of magical sounds—you just have to listen!Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.
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“A whimsical tale of a child who listens hard in enjoying the woods. Every spread features onomatopoeic text that simulates the sounds of trees, leaves, animals, and other living things … A good reminder that a stroll through the woods should provide lots of opportunities to slow down and notice.”—Kirkus Reviews“Reminds us all how the sounds of nature can be restorative to our minds and bodies…..Read this book and head out for a hike. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are both whimsical and realistic, making you wish you were napping on a forest floor right now.”—TinyBeans“Children who read this book will likely be inspired to go explore nature.”—What Is Bridget Reading?“A lovely new picture book reminding readers that any sojourn into nature is enriching, but will be much more so when we activate all of our senses and awareness.”—Unpacking the Power of Picture Books
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Print galley mailing Submission to all major trade journals Digital galley promoted on Edelweiss Promoted at ALA, Children’s Institute, and other trade shows Library promotion International reviews  Social media campaign and influencer outreach
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781771647366
Publisert
2021-09-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Greystone Books,Canada
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
203 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
36

Forfatter
George Kallie
Illustratør
Mok Carmen

Om bidragsyterne

Kallie George is an author and picture book editor who has written numerous acclaimed books for children. She grew up on the Sunshine Coast in BC, where she spent her days roaming the forests and listening to all the sounds within. Now, she and her husband have made a home in the woods so that her son can do the same. Carmen Mok studied studio art at the University of Waterloo and design at Sheridan College. Her illustrations have been published in magazines across Canada and the U.S., as well as in greeting cards, stationery, and children’s home accessories. She has now decided to dedicate herself to children’s book illustration, and she has received several illustration awards, including the SCBWI Canada East People’s Choice Portfolio Award for Illustration in 2017 and 2018, as well as the Storyteller Award in 2018. Carmen is the illustrator of Grandmother’s Visit, written by Betty Quan; Violet Shrink, written by Christine Baldacchino; and A Stopwatch from Grampa, written by Loretta Garbutt. She currently lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.

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