$23.93
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
26 February 2008
Summary
Up, Down, and All Around: A Garden Adventure
“An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening… . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike.” — *Kirkus Reviews*
From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant picture book pulses with life — in all directions! Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763640170 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0763640174 |
| Author: | Katherine Ayres, Nadine Bernard Westcott |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 26 February 2008 |
| Weight: | 186g |
| Dimensions: | 270mm x 216mm x 5mm |
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Critics Review
A pleasant introduction to planting and prepositions.—School Library JournalThe ink-and-watercolor illustrations offer plenty of details for children to explore…short verses create a quick pace and an upbeat tempo throughout.—BooklistAn inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food and gardening, this charming selection will be a favorite of teachers, students and home readers alike.—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Katherine Ayres
Katherine Ayres is the author of A LONG WAY and MATTHEW’S TRUCK. She says, “For me as a child, strawberries equaled summer. The best dinners were those with sweet corn and tomatoes fresh from my grandfather’s garden.” She lives in Pittsburgh.
Nadine Bernard Westcott has illustrated more than one hundred books for children. UP, DOWN, AND AROUND reminds her of her husband’s garden: “By the end of summer, the squash, ornamental gourds, and pumpkins have taken over!” She lives in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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