"Do you see the shadow
of the hawk as it soars
above, hunting its next
meal, or the swoop of the
swallow in flight?
Do you see the pine
needles, chestnut, oak
and maple leaves all
mixed together? "
Kids love books that require an answer to questions asked. In this exploration of the many sights and sounds you might see as you walk, the author guides the experience with pertinent questions that cause a child to take careful note of all that a forest environment contains. As well as what there is to be seen on the floor of the forest, she also points to leaves, needles, nuts, and the variety in changes that happen as the forest moves from one season to the next.
"Do you see, over time, the ever-changing
seasons - the warm hum of summer's bees,
the fall of autumn leaves,
the silence of winter's snows, the sprouting
life of spring?"
The digital art provides a realistic look at the many scenes children might find as they examine life in the forest, and matches the book's tone and text. It offers a clear look to how all aspects of forest life are connected.
This book is the first in a new series called See To Learn and will be much appreciated in classrooms and at home. A forest visit would be enhanced by having this book along for the adventure ... to help point out the many attributes of a particular environment. Perhaps it will lead explorers to ask questions of their own as they wander.
An author's note and a list for further reading (for both young and older children) is additional and worth your attention.
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