Unwrapping
"Taking Time"
Authored by Jo Loring-Fisher
* Ages: 5-8
* Grade Level: K-2
* Hardcover: 32 pages
* Publisher: Lantana Publishing
* Pub. Date: September 10, 2020
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children―simply exquisite."―starred, Kirkus Reviews
When life seems to move too fast, this book's message encourages all to slow down and take in the beauty in everything."―Booklist
The story celebrates the virtues of various places. ―School Library Journal
Unwrapping Some Beautiful Illustrations for You
The Book
The Book
This book got raving reviews right across the board. Each page begins with the phrase 'taking time to' and is followed by poetic text and soft gentle illustrations. They are subtle reminders to stop, observe and appreciate the beauty and awe that the world offers if we only take time to engage in that invitation.
Children from around the world take heed as they pause and gather up cherry blossoms dancing free, snuggle in a dog's soft velvet fur, and feel the beat of a cat's rhythmic purr, just to name a few.
The front endpapers show a map of the world where each child originates and the back endpapers provide an opportunity for interaction as children can match details from the illustrations with each child's home.
The audience is ageless. Both young and old will benefit as they are encouraged to 'stop and smell the roses' in their journey through life.
The mixed-media illustrations are a visual celebration of cultures, scenery and animals. The last page sums it up perfectly: "Taking time to cherish you...and also cherish me." I highly, highly recommend this book.
Meet the Author
The front endpapers show a map of the world where each child originates and the back endpapers provide an opportunity for interaction as children can match details from the illustrations with each child's home.
The audience is ageless. Both young and old will benefit as they are encouraged to 'stop and smell the roses' in their journey through life.
The mixed-media illustrations are a visual celebration of cultures, scenery and animals. The last page sums it up perfectly: "Taking time to cherish you...and also cherish me." I highly, highly recommend this book.
Storywraps Rating - 5+++ HUGS!
Meet the Author
Jo Loring-Fisher is an artist, illustrator, and storyteller based in the United Kingdom. She holds an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art.
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