Nature is an Artist

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• Instils respect and appreciation for nature: after reading, kids will appreciate the art in their own outdoor surroundings.
• Full of craft ideas inspired by nature, such as fingerprint bumblebees, sand sculptures, and rainbow-colored jars.
• Encourages kids to see themselves as artists, just like the young children who paint, draw, and sculpt in the book.
• Singular and unforgettable art from an award-winning illustrator: Natalia Colombos illustrations are vibrant, unique, and eye-catching for young children.
• Easy, hands-on activities parents can do with their kids
• Acraft activity guide will be available for free download on the publisher's website

LEVELING

Guided Reading Level: I

Common Core State Standards
RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
W.1.1,3,5,6
SL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6
L.1.1,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,1i,1j,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a4b,4c,5a,5b,5c,5d,6

Reviews

A sweet-natured tribute to both classroom-scaled creativity and the grandeur of the outdoors. Publishers Weekly "A vibrant, cheerful story extolling the ease and joys of artistic adventure.A solid debut suited to early elementary classrooms, outdoor programs, and caregivers seeking approachable craft inspiration. Booklist "Written in a poetic format,[Nature is an Artist] celebrates art as a treasure and keepsake and Nature is the mentor and inspiration" Canadian Review of Materials

Author Bio

Jennifer Lavallee is from the Canadian prairies where she lives with her busy family of five. An avid reader and crafter, Jennifer grew up experiencing all the wonder and beauty of nature, including the soaring Rocky Mountains, curious Alberta Badlands, and lush boreal forests of the north. Nature is an Artist is her first book. Natalia Colombo is an illustrator and graphic designer whose picture books have been published in multiple languages around the world. Her book, Cerca, was awarded the first International Compostela Prize for Picture Books. She works with colored and black pencils, acrylics, pen, ink, and markers on different types of paper and in digital format. She lives in Buenos Aires.