In the Palm of My Hand

On a walk through the forest, a child celebrates the potential of an acorn, a caterpillar, and other things he can hold in the palm of his hand--which he knows will turn into some wonderful.

About the author

Jennifer Raudenbush feels most alive when she’s creating stories, especially picture books and middle grade novels. Jen lives with her husband and son in eastern Pennsylvania, where natural beauty provides endless inspiration. She loves to cuddle with her pup and adventure with family. Isabella Conti was born in Milan under the snow of a cold March, in a leap year. As a little girl, she loved drawing and painting, and she has dedicated her life to exploring the world through illustration.

 

Summary

A stunning debut picture book that teaches children about the beauty to be found in the smallest creatures and simplest pleasures nature has to offer.

On an ambling walk, a child discovers they hold the promise of larger worlds—forests and meadows—in the palm of their hand. An acorn becomes a tree within a woodland wonderland. A grain of sand becomes a sandcastle in a kingdom of imagination. By exploring nature’s tiniest details, they learn even small things, including them, contain infinite potential.

Foreword

A poignant and important picture book, In the Palm of My Hand will appeal to young nature lovers and those who enjoy books such as Love and All the World.

Product details

• Authors: Isabella Conti, Jennifer Raudenbush
• Assisted by: Isabella Conti (Illustration)
• Publisher: Workman
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.03.2023
• EAN: 9780762479870
• ISBN: 978-0-7624-7987-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 236 mm x 236 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Illustrations: 30 color illustrations
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics