Nature Is Calling
Martha Joh Reeder, Gary B. Jones
language
(M2 Pathways, Inc, March 7, 2019)
“A book to be read over and over again with children. Beautiful drawings and questions that will spark thoughtful conversations. Nature is Calling will inspire adventures in the outdoors and will give young readers and listeners a new perspective. A book to pass down from generation to generation. Timeless.” AWChildren are naturally curious. Walk in nature with a child and experience their curiosity. Shhhhh, just listen!Nature Is Calling is a visual adventure in the outdoors. While “walking” through the pages, observe animals in their natural environment and “get found” in the woods! The focus of this book is children exploring wildlife in their natural setting; the message….Nature is Calling…them; the purpose… to facilitate a greater connection to nature. A book for children; to be read by children, teachers, parents, grandparents and guardians. It encourages all to think about nature and engage in meaningful conversation. Using simple text and straightforward questions along with detailed imagery, Nature Is Calling engages the reader’s interest, imagination and curiosity. Ultimately, the hope is to stimulate a greater connection to nature. The natural world is one of the best environments for children to explore, absorb, and enjoy.Research shows that being in nature is associated with numerous benefits including better physical, mental, and emotional health. Nature provokes children into thought, action, and formulating their own ideas. When children play in nature, they begin to develop a connection to the larger world and an understanding of plants and animals as living things like themselves. Nature Is Calling nurtures this connection.