Up, Down, and Around Big Book
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Up, Down, and Around Big Book
By (Author) Katherine Ayres
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Candlewick Press,U.S.
1st June 2008
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 324mm, Height 405mm, Spine 5mm
411g
Description
"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 rhythmic text that follows natures course to a feast of backyard bounty.
Reviews
"An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike."
Author Bio
Katherine Ayres is the author of A LONG WAYand MATTHEW'STRUCK. 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.
