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Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780735266063 | 4-8 years Buy
Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780735266070 | 4-8 years Buy
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Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780735266063 | 4-8 years
Jun 23, 2020 | ISBN 9780735266070 | 4-8 years
A joyful frolic through the garden helps a little girl feel powerful in this beautiful picture book that celebrates nature, inspired by the writings of revered artist Emily Carr.Emily feels small. Small when her mother tells her not to get her dress dirty, small when she’s told to sit up straight, small when she has to sit still in school. But when she’s in the garden, she becomes Small: a wild, fearless, curious and passionate soul, communing with nature and feeling one with herself. She knows there are secrets to be unlocked in nature, and she yearns to discover the mysteries before she has to go back to being small . . . for now. When Emily Was Small is at once a celebration of freedom, a playful romp through the garden and a contemplation of the mysteries of nature.
LAUREN SOLOY has lived on both coasts of Canada, always within reach of the sea. She has a Visual Arts BFA with Honours from the University of Victoria, and a certificate of Fine Furniture from Camosun College. Along the way, she… More about Lauren Soloy
“It’s an altogether mystical yet accessibly grounded story.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews“The poetic text, inspired by Emily’s actual writing in The Book of Small, has an enchanting, spirited quality about it.” –Booklist“The text is poetic yet frenetic, pulsing near the point of bursting with natural sights and sounds. . . . [T]he essence of Carr is here, and true.” –Quill & Quire“Soloy’s poetic prose and sumptuous illustrations pay homage to this beloved artist and writer.” –Atlantic Books Today
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