This gorgeous book series from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston, poetic in voice and elegant in design, introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark children's imaginations whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.
An Egg Is Quiet makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs
A Seed Is Sleepy offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds.
A Butterfly Is Patient celebrates a dazzling variety of butterflies in all their beauty and wonder.Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these beautiful winged insects through watercolor illustrations that bring to life garden landscapes filled with flowers, vines, leaves, and sunshine.
A Rock Is Lively this gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis Lazuli to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor.
A Nest Is Noisy comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests, from those of tiny bee hummingbirds to those
成长是什么？是种子娃娃生根发芽前的奇妙旅程；
成长是什么？是卵宝宝破壳而出前的沉睡不醒；
成长是什么？是毛毛虫化茧成蝶前的耐心等待；
成长是什么？是当我们对孩子没了期待，他/她自然就走上了美丽成长的道路。
两位妈妈从自家小院出发，一路诗画同行，带孩子亲近自然，感受成长。浪漫加写实的观察手记，科学与艺术的完美融合，审美与心智的双重愉悦。放慢脚步，耐心等待，听大自然讲述育儿经，成长需要“慢慢来”。培养观察力和想象力，用生命的美丽滋养孩子，用成长的遐思启迪孩子。得到众多专家学者专业支持，多家媒体、阅读机构感动推荐，获奖数十项。
这套书在提供有趣知识的同时，用启发式的语言赞颂大自然造物的神奇，让孩子们在阅读中感受生命之美、成长之美，认识物种的多样性，引导孩子热爱自然、亲近自然、保护自然。书中丰富的细节呈现、简洁有力的对比说明，可以教会孩子探索自然、观察事物的一些基本方法，培养孩子对科学的兴趣。此外，书中通过完整呈现动植物生长过程，揭示出有关成长的重要事实：成长有其自身规律，且因“人”而异。为人父母者细细品读，也可从中获得启发。
Book Titles
An Egg Is Quiet 卵，如此安宁
A Seed Is Sleepy 种子，如此酣睡
A Butterfly Is Patient 蝴蝶，如此耐心
A Rock Is Lively 岩石，如此活泼
A Nest Is Noisy 巢，如此喧闹
By Dianna Aston, Illustrated by Sylvia Long, Hardcover, Simplified Chinese characters, 30-34 pages/book, 11.3"x9.3"
