Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow

Joyce Sidman

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Nominee:Flicker Tale Children's Book Award -Nonfiction (2009)

Nominee:North Carolina Children's Book Award -Junior Book (2008)

Discover the hidden world of the meadow in this unique combination of poetry riddles and science wisdom. Beginning with the rising sun and ending with twilight, this book takes us on a tour through the fields, encouraging us to watch for a nest of rabbits, a foamy spittlebug, a leaping grasshopper, bright milkweed, a quick fox, and a cruising hawk.

Book Details

Publisher: Clarion Books
Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2006
Pages: 48
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.86in - 9.26in - 0.39in - 1.01lb
EAN: 9780618563135
Recommended age: 08-12
Categories: • Poetry - General• Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems• Animals - Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars

About the Author

Sidman, Joyce: -

The Newbery Honor winner and Sibert Medalist Joyce Sidman is today's foremost nature poet for children. Accolades for her books include two Caldecott Honors, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, the Claudia Lewis Award, and many stars and best books lists. For her award-winning body of work, she won the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visit joycesidman.com

Krommes, Beth: -

Beth Krommes is the Caldecott Winning illustrator of The House in the Night and other beautifully illustrated, much-acclaimed picture books like Swirl by Swirl, and Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow. She lives in Peterborough, NH. Visit her online at www.bethkrommes.com.

Praise for this book

"Combining striking illustrations, evocative poems that do double duty as riddles and lucid prose commentary, this venture into the natural world stands out for both its beauty and its unusual approach." Kirkus Reviews, Starred --