Wonders of Nature
Hardcover – Picture Book, January 12, 2010
Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · January 12, 2010
“Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs?
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- Who it’s for
- Gentle verse and realistic artwork bring nature’s transformations into child-sized focus.
- Themes
- Nature, Animal metamorphosis
- Genres
- Science & Nature, Frogs & Toads, Butterflies & Caterpillars
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“Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?” It’s a rare nonfiction book that’s also a simple, beautiful poem.
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In this gorgeous Little Golden Book from 1957, Eloise Wilkin’s stunning and realistic artwork is accompanied by gentle text that brings an awe of nature to the youngest readers.
Small Natural Wonders
Gentle verse and realistic artwork bring nature’s transformations into child-sized focus.
Come here for
- A lyrical invitation to notice nature’s changes
- Realistic artwork with a quiet sense of wonder
Expect
- A simple, gentle poem
- Tadpoles and caterpillars in transformation
Where it sits
| Butterflies & Caterpillars | 86% |
|---|---|
| Science & Nature | 55% |
| Frogs & Toads | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Seasons
- Plants & Flowers
- Science & Nature
- Authors
- Jane Werner Watson
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- January 12, 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Nature · Animal metamorphosis
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