Description

The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel! A Stone Sat Still tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock–but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven…even an entire world. This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant. – Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint
– Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles
– Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for children With a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place in the world–and the changing environment–A Stone Sat Still proves Brendan Wenzel s mastery of the picture book form. This modern children s classic will enchant readers in preschool and kindergarten, as well as the adults that read with them. – A wonderful gift for teachers, librarians, and educators who are looking to teach difficult concepts like perspective and perception
– Perfect for parents and caregivers wanting to educate their kids about the environment, nature, and animals
– Great for fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, as well as Wenzel s previous books They All Saw a Cat and Hello Hello