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Beginning - by  Shelley Moore Thomas (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Beginning - by Shelley Moore Thomas (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • In this magical and poetic picture book, a father and child see all the wonders and connections in nature and in life as they go about their day.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.0" x 11.3" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Science & Nature

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About the Book



From a seed to a plant, an egg to a chick, or a caterpillar to a butterfly, a child and father share the cycles in nature and come to see that as each journey ends a new adventure begins.



Book Synopsis



In this magical and poetic picture book, a father and child see all the wonders and connections in nature and in life as they go about their day.

From a seed to a plant, from an egg to a chick, from a caterpillar to a butterfly, a child and father observe the cycles of nature and come to see that as each journey ends, new adventures begin.



Review Quotes




"A gentle, winsome reminder that an ending is just an opportunity for a new start."-- "-- Kirkus"

"Graphite and digitally colored illustrations with a soft palette of blues, purples, yellows, and greens create a peaceful atmosphere that underscores the comforting message that each ending brings something new for the child to experience."-- "-- Booklist"



About the Author



Shelley Moore Thomas is the author of the Good Knight series of picture books and easy readers. In addition to writing books, she works as an elementary teacher and as a professional storyteller. Ms. Thomas lives with her family and dogs in Oceanside, California.

Melissa Castrillon studied at the Cambridge School of Art where she earned a first class honors degree in illustration and a master's degree in children's book illustration. She is the illustrator of If I Had a Little Dream by Nina Laden. She is also the author-illustrator of The Balcony, which received the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. Her book Dear Little One, by Nina Laden, was a School Library Journal best picture book of the year. Her books have been published all over the world. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her husband.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 11.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Publisher: Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Theme: Environment
Format: Hardcover
Author: Shelley Moore Thomas
Language: English
Street Date: September 27, 2022
TCIN: 1007771883
UPC: 9781534494435
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-8853
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 11.3 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.95 pounds
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