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Up, Down, and Around

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Up, Down, and Around
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katherine Ayres
Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 272,Width 217
ISBN/Barcode 9780763640170
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 4-COLOR

Publishing Details

Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.
Publication Date 26 February 2008
Publication Country United States

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 nature's course to a feast of backyard bounty.

Author Biography

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.

Reviews

A pleasant introduction to planting and prepositions. -School Library Journal The ink-and-watercolor illustrations offer plenty of details for children to explore...short verses create a quick pace and an upbeat tempo throughout. -Booklist An 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