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Book Synopsis: With lyrical text, enchanting illustrations, and a beautiful fold-out scene to complete the story, this award-winning picture book takes you on a journey through the seasons and years as you follow a seed’s transformation from a seedling to a sapling, then a young tree, until it becomes a large tree with its branches and roots filling the page. As the tree grows, it is joined by well-loved woodland creatures—squirrels and rabbits, butterflies and owls—who make it their home. A rhyming poem builds page on page, echoing the rings of a growing tree. The story culminates with a foldout page showing a mature tree shedding seeds to continue the beautiful cycle of life. At the back, find the full poem and facts about the specific tree, a sycamore. Beautiful and evocative, It Starts With a Seed is a factual story that will touch children with its simple, enchanting message of life and growth. A 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K-12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council)
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Experience the magic of nature with It Starts With a Seed, an enchanting picture book that takes you on a journey through the seasons and years. With mesmerizing illustrations and a fold-out scene that brings the story to life, this award-winning book captures the essence of a seed's transformation into a magnificent tree. Witness the seedling grow into a sapling and then a young tree, filling the pages with its sprawling branches and roots. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of woodland creatures who call the tree their home - squirrels, rabbits, butterflies, and owls.
As you turn each page, a poetic rhyme unfolds, echoing the rings of a growing tree. Let the words take you on a captivating adventure, teaching children about the beauty and resilience of nature. Discover interesting facts about the specific tree featured in the book, a sycamore, and learn about its role in the cycle of life.
It Starts With a Seed has been recognized as a 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council. Its simple yet powerful message of life and growth will touch the hearts of young readers.
Ignite your child's curiosity and love for the natural world with It Starts With a Seed. Order your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination.
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