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Highlights
- In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects.
- 4-7 Years
- 7.7" x 11.1" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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About the Book
In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects.Book Synopsis
In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects. Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak is "a sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry" (Publishers Weekly).
Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, "Drink me!"--but it's the pollinators who feast on their nectar.
In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest's cycle of life.
Review Quotes
"Pak's pretty, digitally worked watercolors achieve equilibrium between stylized reduction and naturalistic verisimilitude." --Kirkus "A sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry." --Publishers Weekly "Beautifully subdued watercolor and digital media illustrations, at times reminiscnet of Jon Klassen's work, will draw readers into the text about symbiotic relationship between flowers and their pollinators." --Booklist --
About the Author
Rita Gray is the author of several acclaimed picture books for children. She lives with her family in New York City. Visit her website at www.ritagrayreads.com. Kenard Pak lives in San Francisco, where he works as an illustrator. He is also an animator for DreamWorks Animation. Visit his website at www.pandagun.com.