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Wonders of Nature

By Jane Werner Watson
Series: Little Golden Book
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Wonders of Nature by Jane Werner Watson is a captivating children's book that explores the marvels of the natural world. Through vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, it introduces young readers to the fascinating aspects of diverse ecosystems, amazing animals, and extraordinary plants. It serves as an inspiring journey through the wonders of nature, sparking curiosity and a sense of adventure in the natural world around us.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in introducing children to the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The work is filled with delightful illustrations and engaging text that captures the wonders of nature, making it a fantastic choice for young readers eager to learn about their environment.

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"Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?" It's a rare nonfiction book that's also a simple, beautiful poem. In this gorgeous Little Golden Book from 1957, Eloise Wilkin's stunning and realistic artwork is accompanied by gentle text that brings an awe of nature to the youngest readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375854866

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 January 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Werner Watson Penguin Books Series: Little Golden Book

About the Author

JANE WERNER WATSON(1915-2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles includeThe Fuzzy Duckling(illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),Animal Friends(illustrated by Garth Williams), andMy Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature(all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). ELOISE WILKIN (1904-1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career, including The Christmas Story, Wonders of Nature, Baby Listens, and We Help Mommy. Famous for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and of cherubic children, she helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Golden Books Prayers for ChildrenandMy Little Golden Book About God have never been out of print.

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