Today's read rings in more of a spring feel, when I look at the cover...and I do love the flowers! We are now in November, and Winter should be showing its head. But it's not. Yesterday was finally a little cooler than 80 degrees and the forecast does show upper 60s/low 70s for the next week, but still. Where are my cold temperatures? I haven't even had a reason to stoke the fireplace yet. So sad.
Anyway, I have had thoughts of planting spring bulbs (normally would be too late) and see this cover as inspiration. I'm also hoping that the read is full of energy and warmth. And a little fun. Let's peek inside and see if it's one to grab up!
OVER IN THE MEADOW
by Chandler Strange
Forward by Celestia Loeffler French
Picture Book
57 pages
ages 4 to 8
Over in the Meadow is a popular traditional rhyme that has been loved, celebrated, and sung many times since its original release in 1870.This rendition honors the love and wisdom mothers share with their young in a modern light. It is a celebration of all mothers, children, families, and our collective meadow, our great Mother Earth, and will be loved by all who read it, for generations to come.
MY TIDBITS
The wonder of nature comes to life and invites to exploration outdoors.
From the very first page, a calming atmosphere hits while the vibrance of nature flows in bright display. The illustrations are lovely and bring across each scene with detail, while still holding a simple lean and not bogging down with too many extras. It's enjoyable to flip through these and sink into the mix of colors and variety of life as the personality of each animal shines.
Each two-page spread holds a few lines of playful rhyme, which flow extremely well and add a whimsical tone without breaking the spell of the illustrations. They follow a numerical direction, starting with one and heading all the way up to ten. So, there's a little number practice involved as well. The entire thing fits very nicely to the younger age group and puts a smile on the face.
To add another layer of goodness, each animal is highlighted at the end of the read with a short summary of information and facts. This will especially delight animal fans.
The entire thing is a wholesome read, packed with goodness on many levels.
And here she is...
Chandler Strange studied Fine Art and Photography at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, she finisher her undergraduate degree at Fordham University with a major in Art History and a minor in Theology. She studied old master drawing techniques at the Grand Central
Studio. She worked at the Delorenzo Gallery on Madison Avenue, a gallery that specialized in Art Deco and masterpieces of 20th century design, for 10 years. She now has two small children and lives on a trout and flower farm in Durango, Co, where she continues
her art career. Her work focuses on flowers, nature, portraits and animal life, mostly in water color and pencil, she also is a children’s book illustrator.
https://www.chandlerstrange.com
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