Sky Tree - by Thomas Locker & Candace Christiansen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An award-winning artist explores how trees remain full of wonder through every season. With additional text contributed by Candace Christiansen, this book presents an enchanting exploration of natural wonder. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"A fascinating, even glorious celebration of nature that will stir both children and adults to a finer appreciation of a wondrous, surprising world that's right within their grasp." <em>--Booklist</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p>In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, exquisite paintings are paired with questions about nature, making science comes alive through art. A <em>New York Times </em>Best Illustrated Book of the Year!</p><p>In spring, a snapping turtle lays her eggs on the hillside beneath the tree. In autumn, leaves fall as squirrels scamper up the trunk carrying nuts. And on a winter night, a backdrop of twinkling stars shines through the branches. Each day, the tree changes with the purple and pink of a sunset or a nip of cold air. But the tree is more than a thing of beauty--its changes represent the passage of time in nature.</p><p><em>Sky Tree </em>combines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of ever-changing nature into a satisfying experience for the soul <em>and</em> the mind.</p><p>Each page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how Thomas Locker created each beautiful oil painting. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>In spring, a snapping turtle lays her eggs on the hillside beneath the tree. In autumn, leaves fall as squirrels scamper up the trunk carrying nuts. And on a winter night, a backdrop of twinkling stars shines through the branches. Each day, the tree changes with the purple and pink of a sunset or a nip of cold air. But the tree is more than a thing of beauty--its changes represent the passage of time in nature. In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, who was seven years old when he won his first award for a painting of a tree that still stands in the National Zoo, exquisite paintings and wondrous text are paired with questions about nature, and science comes alive through art.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This handsome effort is ideal for sharing."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"Unquestionably a fascinating, even glorious celebration of nature that will stir both children and adults to a finer appreciation of a wondrous, surprising world that's right within their grasp."--ALA <em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"As lovely as anything the artist has ever done."--School Library Journal<br>
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