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Stone Sat Still

by Unknown Author

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56 pages2019Chronicle Books LLCISBN 9781452173368

About this book

<b>The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling picture book <i>They All Saw a Cat</i> by Brendan Wenzel!</b><br><br><b><i>A Stone Sat Still</i> tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock—but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world.<br><br>This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time</b>, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant. <br><br>• Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint<br>• Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles<br>• Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for children<br><br><b>With a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place in the world—and the changing environment—<i>A Stone Sat Still</i> proves Brendan Wenzel's mastery of the picture book form. <br><br>This modern children's classic will enchant readers in preschool and kindergarten, as well as the adults that read with them.</b><br><br>• A wonderful gift for teachers, librarians, and educators who are looking to teach difficult concepts like perspective and perception<br>• Perfect for parents and caregivers wanting to educate their kids about the environment, nature, and animals<br>• Great for fans of <i>I Want My Hat Back</i> by Jon Klassen, <i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i> by Eric Carle, and <i>The Lorax</i> by Dr. Seuss, as well as Wenzel's previous books <i>They All Saw a Cat</i> and <i>Hello Hello</i>

Publication Details

Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Published
2019
Pages
56
ISBN
9781452173368

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