Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.
Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to go before I sleep . . . Beneath the holy oaks I wander. Here, O my heart, just listen!
This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.
With swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child – a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake! Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.
A tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture book by poet Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.
★ "A profound, unified message from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments." —The Bulletin, starred review
★ "Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into a cohesive and enchanting experience." —The Horn Book, starred review
"An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past....Nature in all its humbling majesty." —Kirkus Reviews
"[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as a gentle introduction to poetic conventions." —Publishers Weekly
"An evocative and inspiring homage to nature and an enchanting purchase for any collection." —Booklist
"A lyrical and sensory-rich exploration of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature....this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing." —School Library Journal
Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.
Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to go before I sleep . . . Beneath the holy oaks I wander. Here, O my heart, just listen!
This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.
With swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child – a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake! Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.
A tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture book by poet Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.
Praise
★ "A profound, unified message from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments." —The Bulletin, starred review
★ "Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into a cohesive and enchanting experience." —The Horn Book, starred review
"An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past....Nature in all its humbling majesty." —Kirkus Reviews
"[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as a gentle introduction to poetic conventions." —Publishers Weekly
"An evocative and inspiring homage to nature and an enchanting purchase for any collection." —Booklist
"A lyrical and sensory-rich exploration of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature....this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing." —School Library Journal
