{"product_id":"busy-spring-nature-wakes-up-paperback","title":"Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSean Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlex Morss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCinyee Chiu\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this uplifting picture book about spring, follow two children and their father through their backyard as they discover all the different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpot the busy creatures and plants\u003c\/b\u003e as the tale unfolds, then \u003cb\u003elearn about how each responds to the increasing daylight and warmth that usher in the season\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer \u003cb\u003ean inviting introduction to the science behind spring\u003c\/b\u003e. The yard is bright, birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and there are tadpoles in the pond! What is all the commotion about? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn each colorful scene, the family discovers a different sign of spring\u003c\/b\u003e--a bird collecting twigs for its nest, a fox snuggling her cubs, a caterpillar feasting on leaves... After the story, annotated illustrations explain the\u003cb\u003e spring behaviors of various plants and animals\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspire an appreciation for the natural world in this joyous exploration of spring.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of over 50 books for young readers of many different ages. As well as writing, he has many years' experience visiting schools, where he works with poetry and storytelling to encourage young people to write themselves. He lives with his wife and two sons in Bristol, England. www.seantaylorstories.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Morss\u003c\/b\u003e is an ecologist, science journalist, educator, and author. She has worked in publishing for 20+ years and in ecology for 10+ years, and spent many more as a naturalist exploring the tree of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCinyee Chiu \u003c\/b\u003eis originally from Taiwan, now traveling around the world. She got her illustration MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. She's always happy \u003cbr\u003e to try new things. The idea is to make things pretty, playful, and exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 11.18 x 9.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767425564960,"sku":"9780711271685","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1a0d5f3a0cb34d3ddacda734670dfa1d.webp?v=1780310573","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/busy-spring-nature-wakes-up-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}