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"A celebration of creativity and a child's ability to observe, this playful picture book explores different art forms to be found in the natural world. A group of children follow Nature--the most inspiring of teachers--as they explore a series of colorful landscapes to discover the world's greatest art show hidden in plain sight. Along the way, these young artists create their own fine works of art--from fingerprint bumblebees to sand sculptures and charming paper collages. This story honors the beauty and variety of Nature's art with gentle rhythms and pleasing alliterative language, while instilling confidence in young readers to see themselves as skilled artists too."--
About the author
Jennifer Lavallee is from the Canadian prairies where she lives with her busy family of five. An avid reader and crafter, Jennifer grew up experiencing all the wonder and beauty of nature, including the soaring Rocky Mountains, curious Alberta Badlands, and lush boreal forests of the north.
Nature is an Artist is her first book.
Natalia Colombo is an illustrator and graphic designer whose picture books have been published in multiple languages around the world. Her book,
Cerca, was awarded the first International Compostela Prize for Picture Books. She works with colored and black pencils, acrylics, pen, ink, and markers on different types of paper and in digital format. She lives in Buenos Aires.
Summary
For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists.
Kids will be inspired to create:
- Fingerprint bumblebees
- Sculptures made of sand
- Rainbow colored jars
- And more!
Nature is an Artist explores different art forms that kids can find in the natural world. In the book, a group of children follow Nature—the most inspiring of teachers—as they discover the world’s greatest art show hidden in plain sight. As they witness beautiful landscapes, stunning vistas, and unusual creatures, each child is inspired to recreate their own fine work of art.
With charming, rhythmic text from Jennifer Lavalee and vivid, eye-catching illustrations from Natalia Colombo,
Nature is an Artist celebrates nature’s beauty and variety, and instills kids with:
- The confidence to see themselves as artists!
- Respect and appreciation for nature. After reading, kids will appreciate the art in their own outdoor surroundings.
Foreword
- Print galley mailing
- Submission to all major trade journals
- Digital galley promoted on Edelweiss
- Promoted at ALA, Children’s Institute, and other trade shows
- Library promotion
- International reviews
- Social media campaign and influencer outreach
