SuitabookNature in everyday life
The book considers how the natural world affects lives even when people are indoors, including in homes, flats and cars.
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Deborah Underwood - Author
A gentle, reflective book that invites children to notice nature’s presence in ordinary indoor surroundings and to consider their place within a larger, connected world.
From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano, Outside In reminds emerging readers of the ways nature creates and touches our lives in homes, apartments, and cars, and is the perfect homeschooling tool to reflect on the world's connectedness. Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside. - Publisher.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA gentle, reflective book that invites children to notice nature’s presence in ordinary indoor surroundings and to consider their place within a larger, connected world.
The book considers how the natural world affects lives even when people are indoors, including in homes, flats and cars.
The book reminds readers that people are part of a much greater universe and explores an enduring connection with nature.
The book frames nature as generous, patient and healing. Discuss whether that hopeful language matches the child’s own experience, while allowing space for different feelings about being outdoors or indoors.
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