Slow Down and be Here Now
More Nature Stories to Make You Stop, Look and Be Amazed by the Tiniest Things
$29.75
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2022
Summary
Come into the present moment with everyday nature that makes you stop, watch and be amazed by the tiniest things.
Zoom in to watch a hummingbird drink nectar; watch a pea shoot appear; see a little snail as he comes come out to drink. With charming text and real science, see nature up close and let it stop you in your tracks, so that you can truly find joy in the present moment.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781913520656 |
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| ISBN-10: | 191352065X |
| Author: | Laura Brand |
| Publisher: | Magic Cat Publishing |
| Imprint: | Magic Cat Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 546g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 241mm x 296mm |
| Series: | Slow Down Series |
| Audience Age: | 5 |
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Critics Review
A Waterstones Best Children’s Books of September 2022Praise for Slow Down: “An enchanting exploration of everyday miracles. Splendiferous!” — starred review, Kirkus”This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window” — The Sunday TimesA Bookseller Editor’s Choice book”Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller”A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world.” — The Bookseller
Praise for Slow Down: “An enchanting exploration of everyday miracles. Splendiferous!” — starred review, Kirkus *** “This cosily illustrated volume wants us to take time to stand and stare, paying attention to everyday natural events, many of which can be appreciated in a garden or indoors through a window” — The Sunday Times *** A Bookseller Editor’s Choice book *** “Fifty moments in nature are captured in slowed-down double page spreads: a cresting wave, a hatching chick, a bee pollinating a flower. The effect is magical.” Fiona Noble, The Bookseller ***“A wonderful book for inspiring a love of the natural world.” — The Bookseller
Laura Brand
Laura Brand is an author and mum of two. She shares her crafty experiments and creative ideas for everyday play on her platform The Joy Journal and has led workshops for children and adults at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival, Port Elliot and others.
Freya Hartas is a UK based illustrator specialising in children’s books. She lives in the vibrant city of Bristol with her partner and their ancient black cat Katsu and works from her cosy, cluttered desk in a shared studio down the road. She graduated from Falmouth University with a first class honours in BA Illustration in 2014, and is the illustrator of the best-selling Slow Down.
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