Discover the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm in this “atmospheric…lilting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) cumulative picture book with stunning scratchboard illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes.
This is the hedge that grew and grew. The wall of stone a bit askew. This is the gap where the deer slip through, when the sky is still more pink than blue…
Throughout the course of a beautiful summer day, from sunrise to moonrise, a host of animals find their way through a gap in the hedge, bringing the farm to life.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1665918275 Ages 4-8
Keywords: farm, deer, wildlife, summer, wonder, stories in verse, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old
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Katey Howes 's beautiful and soft poetry capture the flora and fauna in the quiet deer world. Scratchboard illustrations are sensitive with every stroke down to the smallest plant and insect. Hatching and crosshatching technique create depth and focus. Depictions demonstrate her studies and playfulness.
Recommended by: Cecile Wong, Children's Instructor and Research Specialist, Maryland USA
