{"product_id":"a-forest-song-isbn-9780593480373","title":"A Forest Song","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful cento poem from two award-winning creators about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn NCTE Notable Children’s Poetry Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInto the forest, dark and deep,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e With miles to go before I sleep . . . \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeneath the holy oaks I wander.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Here, O my heart, just listen!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child – a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake! Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture by acclaimed poet and author Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.★ \"\u003cb\u003eA profound, unified message\u003c\/b\u003e from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into \u003cb\u003ea cohesive and enchanting experience\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past....\u003cb\u003eNature in all its humbling majesty\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as \u003cb\u003ea gentle introduction to poetic conventions\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAn evocative and inspiring homage to nature\u003c\/b\u003e and an enchanting purchase for any collection.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA lyrical and sensory-rich exploration\u003c\/b\u003e of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature....this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirsten Hall \u003c\/b\u003eis a former preschool and elementary school teacher, and the author of several picture books which include \u003ci\u003eThe Honeybee\u003c\/i\u003e, which was praised as “glorious” by \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jacket\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Notable Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gold Leaf\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Matthew Forsythe. In addition to writing, she operates her own boutique illustration and literary agency. Kirsten lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvan Turk \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning illustrator, author, and animator. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eGrandfather Ghandi\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Arun Ghandi, which received an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor and \u003ci\u003eThe People’s Painter\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Cynthia Levinson which received a Robert F. Sibert Medal, and \u003ci\u003eMuddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children’s Book, and is the author of many more. His work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e. Originally from Colorado, Evan now lives in southern California with his husband and two cats.","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300241395941,"sku":"NP9780593480373","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593480373.jpg?v=1767720474","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-forest-song-isbn-9780593480373","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}