Up, Down, and Around Big Book

Name: Up, Down, and Around Big Book
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9780763640187
Price: 52.99 NZD
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(A Rhyming Introduction to the Wonder of Plants, Food, and Gardening - Perfect for Classroom Use and Kids Ages 2-5)

By Katherine Ayres

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Summary

Up, Down, and Around Big Book by Katherine Ayres is a delightful children's book exploring the growth journey of vegetables in a garden. It vividly illustrates how plants sprout, stretch, and spiral in different directions, engaging young readers with its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations. The story beautifully captures the wonders of nature, offering an educational yet entertaining read for young minds.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love lively rhymes and playful illustrations exploring the wonders of gardening. It's perfect for young readers curious about how things grow and the different directions plants and creatures take in their life cycle.

Up, Down, and Around Big Book

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"An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite 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 Big Book by Katherine Ayres is highly praised for its engaging introduction to the world of gardening and plant growth. The book successfully captivates teachers, students, and families, making it a popular choice for educational and home reading settings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763640187

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: 4.0mm

Width: 321.0mm

Height: 406.0mm

Weight: 417g

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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