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Synopsis
Walk through the alphabet with XYZ the ant! See the amazing anteater . . . a gentle gorilla . . . and a super-slow sloth. And kudos to Kristin, who wrote and illustrated this book at the age of 15! Look carefully, it’s all done with magic markers.
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About the Author
Lauded as a young ``Eco Star" by the Cousteau Society, and inducted into the Kid Heroes Hall of Fame by E: The Environmental Magazine, Kristin Joy Pratt demonstrates not only an infectious love of nature that promotes environmental awareness among children, but also a ``can do" positive attitude toward life that has helped make her so popular. Kristin's best-selling first book, A Walk in the Rainforest, written in 1991 at age 14, began as an English homework assignment. More than 100,000 copies have been sold.
At age 16, inspired by a marine biology class and her concern about contamination of the world's oceans, Kristin wrote and illustrated A Swim through the Sea. It was selected as an outstanding book by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council, and already almost 90,000 copies of this book have been sold. In 1995, at age 18, Kristin turned the spotlight on the fragile ``invisible ocean" of air around us, and wrote and illustrated A Fly in the Sky. By now Kristin had become something of a children's heroine as a popular speaker at schools, museums and aquariums all over the U.S., and an inspiration for what even a young person can do given talent and the right attitude. Kristin was a complete unknown when she sent her first manuscript to Dawn Publications. But what she said caught the publisher's eye. ``Environmental awareness, at a very early age, is the key to preserving our world," she wrote. ``When young children gain a knowledge and respect for nature they in turn love and protect it. If this book takes one small step towards that end it will have served its purpose."
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-- Written and illustrated by a high school student, this environmental ABC presents ecological information for young audiences. Each letter features an animal or plant found in the rain forest with an explanatory paragraph. Interposing her factual material with warnings about endangered species, deforestation, and the harm coming to native peoples, Pratt presents her viewpoint without didacticism. The full-color illustrations done in watercolors, felt markers, and colored pencil show talent and concern. Children may be as interested in the student/author/illustrator concept as in the material presented. --Eva Elisabeth Von Ancken, Trinity Pawling School, NY:
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherDawn Publications
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1584690887
- ISBN 13 9781584690887
- BindingBoard book
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages26
- IllustratorPratt-Serafini Kirstin Joy
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Board Book. Condition: new. Pratt-Serafini, Kirstin Joy (illustrator). Board Book. This book, written by a 14 year-old in 1992, was able to inspire a whole generation of children about one of our planet's most precious and fragile realms- rainforests.This gorgeous book was written by a 14 year-old environmentalist in 1992 who was able to inspire a whole generation of children about one of our planet's most precious and fragile realms. It will continue to teach the next generation about the beauty and value of the rainforest.Young readers are guided through the alphabet as they engage in fun alliterations about many of the animals one encounters in the rainforest. Following XYZ the Ant, children learn about anteaters, macaws, quetzals and many other inhabitants of the rainforest. Large text with content for younger readers and smaller text with content for more advanced readers allows for classroom scaffolding and the ability to reach a larger age range. Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini once again successfully inspires many children to become invested in our rainforest.A perfect book for-parents and teachers needing homeschool supplies for kindergarten (or any grade!)anyone looking for Amazon Rainforest books for kidsanyone looking for children's books to help instill an appreciation of our planet! A board book written and illustrated by an author aged 15. It is meant for children aged 1-4 years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781584690887
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