Up, Down, and Around

Name: Up, Down, and Around
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9780763640170
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Katherine Ayres

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Summary

In Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres, young readers are introduced to the delightful world of gardening as they watch different plants grow in all directions—up, down, and around. With vibrant illustrations and a rhythmic narrative, this engaging children's book explores the wonders of nature, offering a playful and educational look at how various vegetables grow.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This delightful children's book offers a fun and educational exploration of how plants grow in different directions. It’s perfect for young readers who enjoy bright illustrations and rhythmic text, making learning about nature an engaging experience.

Up, Down, and Around

Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature's course as it demonstrates how seeds in a garden grow into a final feast of backyard bounty. Full color.

Description

"An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favourite of teachers, students, and home readers alike." — Kirkus Reviews

From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant picture book pulses with life — in all directions! Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature’s course to a feast of backyard bounty.

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Up, Down, and Around offers a refreshing introduction to gardening and prepositions, making it suitable for young learners. The book's ink-and-watercolour illustrations provide engaging details for children, while the concise verses maintain an energetic and joyful rhythm. Readers and educators will likely appreciate its charm and educational value.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763640170

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Illustration: 4-COLOR

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katherine Ayres

About the Author

Katherine Ayres is the author of A LONG WAYand MATTHEW'STRUCK. She says, "For me as a child, strawberries equaled summer. The best dinners were those with sweet corn and tomatoes fresh from my grandfather’s garden." She lives in Pittsburgh.

Nadine Bernard Westcott has illustrated more than one hundred books for children. UP, DOWN, AND AROUND reminds her of her husband’s garden: "By the end of summer, the squash, ornamental gourds, and pumpkins have taken over!" She lives in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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