Nature Is an Artist

Nature Is an Artist
Natalia Colombo, Jennifer Lavallee
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NZ$ 37.99
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NZ$ 30.39
Hardback
h279 x 228mm - 36pg
19 May 2022 CAN
International import eta 7-19 days
9781771646499
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Instils respect and appreciation for nature: after reading, kids will appreciate the art in their own outdoor surroundings. Full of craft ideas inspired by nature, such as fingerprint bumblebees, sand sculptures, and rainbow-colored jars. Encourages kids to see themselves as artists, just like the young children who paint, draw, and sculpt in the book. Singular and unforgettable art from an award-winning illustrator: Natalia Colombo' s illustrations are vibrant, unique, and eye-catching for young children. Easy, hands-on activities parents can do with their kidsA craft activity guide will be available for free download on the publisher' s websiteLEVELINGGuided Reading Level: ICommon Core State Standards RL. 1. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 W. 1. 1,3,5,6 SL. 1. 1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6 L. 1. 1,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,1i,1j,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a4b,4c,5a,5b,5c,5d,6
"A vibrant, cheerful story extolling the ease and joys of artistic adventure. . . . A solid debut suited to early elementary classrooms, outdoor programs, and caregivers seeking approachable craft inspiration. "-Kit Ballenger, Booklist
Jennifer Lavallee is from the Canadian prairies where she lives with her busy family of five. An avid reader and crafter, Jennifer grew up experiencing all the wonder and beauty of nature, including the soaring Rocky Mountains, curious Alberta Badlands, and lush boreal forests of the north. Nature is an Artist is her first book. Natalia Colombo is an illustrator and graphic designer whose picture books have been published in multiple languages around the world. Her book, Cerca, was awarded the first International Compostela Prize for Picture Books. She works with colored and black pencils, acrylics, pen, ink, and markers on different types of paper and in digital format. She lives in Buenos Aires.

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