Up, Down, And Around (Big Book)

Author: Katherine Ayres; Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

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General Fields

  • : $50.00 AUD
  • : 9780763640187
  • : Candlewick Press
  • : Candlewick Press
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  • : 0.40279
  • : 31 January 2008
  • : 406mm X 330mm X 3mm
  • : United States
  • : 44.99
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  • : Katherine Ayres; Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)
  • : Big Books
  • : Paperback
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  • : Nadine Bernard Westcott
  • : English
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  • : 32
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  • : colour illustrations
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Barcode 9780763640187
9780763640187

Description

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!

Reviews

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

Author description

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."