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A Seed Is Sleepy

by Dianna Aston

A close look at the many forms of seeds

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    Praise from Booklist

    Booklist describes the book as a “beautifully illustrated introduction” that “will encourage kids to wonder.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A close look at the many forms of seeds

From tiny redwood seeds to large coconuts and fluffy milkweed pods, this picture book introduces the variety and complexity of seeds through nature facts and watercolor illustrations. Its subject reaches beyond identifying seeds: the pages connect them with flowers, plants, leaves, trees, and the landscapes where they grow. The book’s blend of visual observation and accessible nonfiction also lends itself to conversations about the natural world and to noticing seeds in a garden or outdoors.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children interested in plants, seeds, and nature
  • Families and educators looking for an illustrated introduction to plant science
  • Children beginning to explore gardening and outdoor observation

Themes

Seeds and plant diversityNature observationGardening

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Book overview

"A beautifully illustrated introduction to an aspect of the natural world. . . . Will encourage kids to wonder."--Booklist

From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds.



Part of the incredible Nature Books series from artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston, A Seed Is Sleepy introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts. Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these garden wonders through watercolor illustrations that bring nature landscapes filled with seeds, flowers, plants, leaves, and trees to life.



A NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: From tiny redwood seeds to giant coconut seeds, from bright red-orange mountain laurel seeds to pods of fluffy milkweed, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book.

PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READERS: Poetic in voice and elegant in design, each volume in this unique series of nature books for kids is sure to inspire lively questions and observations from young listeners. Like the best nonfiction books for children, they are equally at home being read to a child on a parent's lap as they are in a classroom reading circle.

BACKYARD GARDEN INSPIRATION: Families and schools have embraced the fun of designing and planting gardens and witnessing the amazing work of nature first-hand. This beautiful book is a smart and useful companion for garden starters.



Perfect for:

  • Parents, teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators
  • Young and emerging readers with an interest in gardening, nature, water, and science
  • Springtime or summer reading for boys and girls who love books about flora and fauna, birds, bugs, and animals
  • Gift giving in an Easter basket, for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion
  • Fans of National Geographic kids' books, Eric Carle books like The Tiny Seed, and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the Over and Under series
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