A Seed Is Sleepy - (Sylvia Long) by Dianna Aston (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"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

Review Quotes

"This introduction to seeds and plants uses simple sentences that will stretch children's minds and imaginations . a wonderful addition to units that focus not only on seeds and plants, but also on writing and the language arts." School Library Journal, Starred Review

"...will pull children into basic botany...and encourage kids to wonder about the plant world's mysterious, gorgeous spectrum of possibilities." Booklist, March 15, 2007

About the Author

Dianna Hutts Aston has written many bestselling children's books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a student of wildflower seed harvesting and viticulture, a caregiver, and a chauffeur.

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.