In Between

(Hardback)

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We all go through awkward, unsteady phaseseven animals! Award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre shines a light on natures in-between moments in this relatable nonfiction picture book.

Newly hatched, but not ready to fly. Eager to explore, but not ready to leave mamas side. No longer a tadpole, but not ready to leap from water onto land. Animals, just like people, can find themselves in awkward in-between stages. How do we get out of the in-betweens With patience and timeand sometimes a little push! Join celebrated author-photographer April Pulley Sayre for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into natures in-between moments.

Reviews

"The close-up images are crisp and clear, the word choice is precise, and the poem flows smoothlyApril Pulley Sayre has a well-deserved reputation for combining visuals and text to encourage a childs awe at the natural world, and this exemplary work is a shining example....Wondrous and wonderful, for reading and thinking and sharing." -- Kirkus Reviews * 1/1/2023 *
With a poetic text and sharp, uncluttered photographs, the Sayres examine transitions in the natural world transitions from physical spaces as well as those between states of being.... Ideal for a group read-aloud, this book encourages discussion of personal in betweens. -- Horn Book Magazine * 3/1/2023 *
"Using succinct, poetic text and her signature close-up nature photography, Sayre explores awkward transitional moments experienced by all animals...this perceptive and reassuring offering will be welcomed by inbetweeners and the late Sayre's many fans." -- Booklist * 3/15/2023 *

Author Bio

April Pulley Sayre (19662021) was the award-winning author of more than fifty-five natural science books for children and adults, including her award-winning photo-illustrated booksBeing Frog,Raindrops Roll,andBest in Snow. Sayres books received an abundance of starred reviews, have been dubbed ALA Notable Books (Raindrops Roll;Rah, Rah, Radishes) and won a Geisel Honor (Vulture View). Learn more at AprilSayre.com.