{"product_id":"sweep-up-the-sun-isbn-9780763669041","title":"Sweep Up the Sun","description":"\u003cb\u003eIlluminated by exquisite photographs of eleven species of birds, a spareand elegantpoem inspires readers to open their wings and soar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. In perfect synchrony, a lyrical narrative evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust.At the end, readers will find profiles of the featured species. This stunning book is an ideal gift for bird lovers of all ages, graduates, or anyone embarking on an adventure.Lieder's breathtaking photography carries the book's message of growth. Frost's poem encourages youngsters to leave the nest, \"trusting\" the sky to \"hold you \/ as you learn to fly.\" ... All-around gorgeous; Frost and Lieder again showcase the splendor of nature through the happy marriage of literal and figurative images.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrost and Lieder follow Step Gently Out with another winning combination of sensitive verse and striking photography, this time taking an inspirational approach that makes the book equally well-suited for graduation gift-giving and moments of everyday encouragement.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a gentle text and dramatic visuals, this book has much to offer beginning birders, science classes, and storytimes for very young listeners.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor bird lovers of all ages, this small book offers a glimpse of feathered friends not otherwise often seen so close-up.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb intersection of science, literature, and visual arts, this book can be used to initiate studies of flight, enthuse bird watchers, or inspire creative classroom projects.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eHelen Frost \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eStep Gently Out, \u003c\/i\u003ealso with photographs by Rick Lieder, as well as \u003ci\u003eMonarch and Milkweed \u003c\/i\u003eand several novels-in-poems for children and young adults. She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Lieder \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of Helen Frost’s \u003ci\u003eStep Gently Out \u003c\/i\u003eas well as a nature photographer, artist, and book-jacket designer. He lives in Michigan.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299723825381,"sku":"NP9780763669041","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763669041.jpg?v=1767737655","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sweep-up-the-sun-isbn-9780763669041","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}