In a Nutshell (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Sharing Nature with Children Books) [Paperback]

Joseph Anthony (Author), Cris Arbo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Sharing Nature with Children Books

Here, in luminous illustrations, is the life cycle of an oak--and how it supports life even after it is gone. An acorn drops from a great oak and grows. Animals nibble at it, a fire threatens it, but overcoming many challenges it eventually towers high in the forest, observing the changing human scene below. Eventually its energy passes into many other life forms--even the cherry pie enjoyed by the boy in the house below.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Books such as In a Nutshell ... mesmerize children with their thrilling account from nature, and their breathtaking illustrations..." -- Hearthside Books, January 2004

2000 Parent Councile Ltd. - Outstanding Selection --

About the Author

Joseph Anthony and Cris Arbo are husband and wife who live with their four girls in Buckingham, VA. They have created two children's books with Dawn Publications: The Dandelion Seed and In a Nutshell. Cris is a professional artist who once was a vocalist with the London Symphony and the London Philharmonic. Among other things, Joseph has been a corrections officer and a traveling musician in the U.S. Navy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dawn Pubns (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188322098X
• ISBN-13: 978-1883220983
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Environment

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book!, April 18, 2001

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Linda B. Owen "lbryldy" (Walkerton, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In a Nutshell (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Sharing Nature with Children Books) (Paperback)

This book discusses the life cycle of an oak tree in poetic prose and beautiful illustrations. The use of sunlight as the basis of growth and life is well-expressed.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great nature book for kids!, February 7, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In a Nutshell (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Sharing Nature with Children Books) (Paperback)

Beautifully pictured through the art of Cris Arbo, Joseph Anthony's In A Nutshell explains to children ages 3 through 10 the great and universal questions of who we are, why we are here, where we come from, and where we go. Highly recommended.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a timeless treasure, February 17, 2000

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sira (upstate, new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In a Nutshell (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Sharing Nature with Children Books) (Paperback)

A great way to introduce young children to this timeless storyand reacquaint us older ones. Cris Arbo's use of color andimagination is enchanting. By the way she draws the wonders of nature; she reminds us again of the nature of wonder...