A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature.
"Where once there was a wood,
A meadow and a creek . . . "
Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. Where Once There Was a Wood also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families.
Publisher : Square Fish; First edition (April 1, 2000)
Language : English
Paperback : 40 pages
Reading age : 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure : NP
Grade level : Preschool - 3
Item Weight : 7.5 ounces
Dimensions : 8.94 x 0.21 x 9.92 inches
Recommended by the OCSTA for Cathoilc Education Week 2021
ISBN: 9780805064827
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