It's time for another Nonfiction Spotlight! As the weather starts to turn colder here in northern Indiana, I find myself already anticipating the spring that will follow winter. When the world is full of new life and flowers begin to pop up from the ground. In today's Nonfiction Spotlight, I'm sharing all about a beautiful book all about flowers.
The Facts:
Title: What's Inside a Flower? And Other Questions About Science and NatureAuthor: Rachel IgnotofskyIllustrator: Rachel Ignotofsky Publisher: Crown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: February 2, 2021
Lexile: 710L
Target Audience: 4-7 year olds
Summary:
From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower.
Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.
In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.
Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.
In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.
The Experts Say:
"The challenge of igniting a child's curiosity is akin to lighting a fire. . . . What's Inside a Flower? is the best kind of tinder for little sparks."—The New York Times
"The lush, geometric illustrations are the superstars of this adventure, drawing in readers from the front endpapers to the rear . . . A beautiful bloom for the nature shelf." —Kirkus Reviews
"There’s an abundance of detail in this attractive first work in the “What’s Inside” series, but it’s never overwhelming . . . The pages overflow with life." —Booklist
"Fluid, friendly art in muted retro tones...makes the information visually appealing for a range of age groups." —Publishers Weekly
"The lush, geometric illustrations are the superstars of this adventure, drawing in readers from the front endpapers to the rear . . . A beautiful bloom for the nature shelf." —Kirkus Reviews
"There’s an abundance of detail in this attractive first work in the “What’s Inside” series, but it’s never overwhelming . . . The pages overflow with life." —Booklist
"Fluid, friendly art in muted retro tones...makes the information visually appealing for a range of age groups." —Publishers Weekly
Miss Kate Says:
This is a GORGEOUSLY illustrated book about flowers. From where they can be found to the varieties of flowers and their parts this book is perfect for readers learning about flowers for the first time or reviewing what they may have forgotten
e types of flowers, their growth from seed to plant, and what they need to survive.
If you'd like to read more about the flowers, check out more information from The Gardening Channel, this fun Great Plant Escape Activity from the Illinois Extension office. If you loved the art style of this book, check out some of Ignotofsky's other works.
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