Sweep Up the Sun

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sweep Up the Sun
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Helen Frost
Illustrated by Rick Lieder
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 251,Width 230
ISBN/Barcode 9780763696733
ClassificationsDewey:811.54
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.
Publication Date 13 February 2018
Publication Country United States

Description

Baby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. In perfect synchrony, a lyrical narrative evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust. At the end, readers will find profiles of the featured species. This stunning book is an ideal gift for bird lovers of all ages, graduates, or anyone embarking on an adventure.

Reviews

Lieder's breathtaking photography carries the book's message of growth. Frost's poem encourages youngsters to leave the nest, "trusting" the sky to "hold you / as you learn to fly." ... All-around gorgeous; Frost and Lieder again showcase the splendor of nature through the happy marriage of literal and figurative images. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Frost and Lieder follow Step Gently Out with another winning combination of sensitive verse and striking photography, this time taking an inspirational approach that makes the book equally well-suited for graduation gift-giving and moments of everyday encouragement. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) With a gentle text and dramatic visuals, this book has much to offer beginning birders, science classes, and storytimes for very young listeners. -School Library Journal For bird lovers of all ages, this small book offers a glimpse of feathered friends not otherwise often seen so close-up. -Booklist A superb intersection of science, literature, and visual arts, this book can be used to initiate studies of flight, enthuse bird watchers, or inspire creative classroom projects. -School Library Journal