When You Find the Right Rock
Will be published approx. on 24. October 2024
Book
Hardback
44 pages
978-1-7972-1458-0 (ISBN)
Description
A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala.
Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face.
Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right.
Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that's all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own.
Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face.
Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right.
Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, When You Find the Right Rock carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that's all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own.
Reviews / Votes
"Stimulating ode to rocks... [T]his poignant take on rocks could provide enough -inspiration to transform an ordinary walk into an expedition full of observation. - The Horn Book Magazine "A stunning book...stuffed with ideas, poetic musings, and more than one reason to connect with rocks wherever they are found." - School Library Journal, Starred Review "The quiet presence of rocks can reflect the finder's individual multitudes..." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. "Exquisitely illustrated and thought-provoking." - The Washington Post "...a refreshingly original premise. Rock appreciation is bound to start early thanks to this surprisingly emotional guide." - Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-1458-0 (9781797214580)
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Mary Lyn Ray
When You Find the Right Rock
E-Book
09/2024
Chronicle Books LLC
€11.49
Available for download
Persons
Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including Stars, Pumpkins, Mud, The Thank You Book, and Go to Sleep, Little Farm. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire, on an old farm where there are big rocks and pocket rocks, medium-sized and big, big rocks-all just right for saying hello to.
Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She studied philosophy and languages in Australia but then decided she wanted to create pictures. Since moving to Italy, she has worked on a few stop-motion animation projects along with her husband, Gianluca, but her passion lies in making picture books. She gets inspired by nature, children, mid-century illustration, folk art, and architecture. She lives in Rome with Gianluca and their daughter, Nina.
Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She studied philosophy and languages in Australia but then decided she wanted to create pictures. Since moving to Italy, she has worked on a few stop-motion animation projects along with her husband, Gianluca, but her passion lies in making picture books. She gets inspired by nature, children, mid-century illustration, folk art, and architecture. She lives in Rome with Gianluca and their daughter, Nina.