Wonders of Nature (Little Golden Book) - Hardcover

Watson, Jane Werner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 037585486X ISBN 13: 9780375854866

Publisher: Golden Books, 2010

Synopsis

Note: This phenomenon of the paper extending beyond the boards is unique to this style of book.

“Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?”

It’s a rare nonfiction book that’s also a simple, beautiful poem. In this gorgeous Little Golden Book from 1957, Eloise Wilkin’s stunning and realistic artwork is accompanied by gentle text that brings an awe of nature to the youngest readers.

About this title

About the Author:

JANE WERNER WATSON (1915–2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles include The Fuzzy Duckling (illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen), Animal Friends (illustrated by Garth Williams), and My Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature (all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). 

ELOISE WILKIN (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career, including The Christmas Story, Wonders of Nature, Baby Listens, and We Help Mommy. Famous for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and of cherubic children, she helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Golden Books Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God have never been out of print.

About this edition

• Publisher: Golden Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 037585486X
• ISBN 13: 9780375854866
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Wilkin Eloise