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Sleeping with nature leaves The hidden beauty of our world for curious children... Bedtime activity with a smile by El...

by Elisabeth Miller

Book Details

Publisher:Wide Eyed Editions
Published:1983
Pages:12
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0091520606

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

This charming nature exploration book invites young readers to discover the hidden world of leaves through a gentle bedtime journey. Elisabeth Miller guides children through the intricate patterns, v...

Our Review

This charming nature exploration book invites young readers to discover the hidden world of leaves through a gentle bedtime journey. Elisabeth Miller guides children through the intricate patterns, varied shapes, and seasonal transformations of foliage with scientific accuracy wrapped in poetic language. The book masterfully blends early science concepts about plant life cycles with soothing bedtime rhythms, creating an educational experience that feels like a peaceful woodland walk. Young naturalists will delight in spotting the detailed leaf illustrations while learning about photosynthesis, decomposition, and the vital role leaves play in our ecosystem.

What sets this nature study apart is its ability to transform ordinary backyard observations into magical discoveries, making it particularly valuable for children who thrive on sensory details and visual learning. The book's pacing mimics the quiet unfolding of nature itself, perfect for calming active minds before sleep while fostering genuine curiosity about the natural world. Parents seeking meaningful bedtime stories that encourage outdoor exploration and environmental awareness will find this volume both beautiful and substantive. The combination of factual content and lyrical storytelling creates lasting impressions that will have children examining leaves with new wonder during their daytime adventures.

Themes

Science fiction, English

Subjects

Science fiction, English