Book
What Forest knows / by George Ella Lyon ; illustrated by August Hall.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781442467750
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations : 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014.
- Copyright: ©2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Richard Jackson Book." |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trees > Juvenile fiction. Forest ecology > Juvenile fiction. Ecology > Juvenile fiction. Nature > Juvenile fiction. Seasons > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Westcoast Early Learning Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcoast Early Learning Library | LYON 2014 (Text) | 35200000727763 | Childrens Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2014 November #2
The change of forest seasons subtly flows forward as an exuberant red dog ties together the days, appearing on most pagesâsometimes as just a tail, paw, or noseâas he explores the woods' nooks and crannies. The prolific Lyon's prose poetically describes this world along with the dog, dwelling on lists of animals and their yearly activities, while naturally introducing vocabulary: fledge, ripple, burrow, and more. Hall's illustrations emphasize animal viewpoints, whether it is a bird's-eye view of a foggy, leafless sea of branches threaded through with a creek, or the yellow-green grass where centipedes wander. The colors of the broad two-page spreads give tone to the passage of time: soft in spring, deep and burnished in fall. A boy trails his pet at the beginning and end, giving the woods some personalized scale. Children will delight in following the eager canine and in identifying the fish, opossum, and deer he spots. This ought to hold its own with other books about the way a year unfolds. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2015 Spring
Lyon leads readers through the four seasons, using the forest as both lens and backdrop for the changes that come with each phase of the year. The gentle, poetic text draws readers in and encourages them to inhabit and observe the forest, while Hall's textured, glowing digital art echoes the sense of wonder at entering serene woods. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2014 October #1
An extended poetic appreciation for what goes on in a forest through the seasons. "Forest knows waiting,â¦Forest knows waking,â¦Forest knows growing,â¦[and] Forest knows gathering in." This lyrical tribute makes note of the changing textures, colors, animals and activities in this beautiful, mysterious world. From buds and birds to moles and centipedes, there is much to see at any time of the year. Hall's painterly Photoshop illustrations, some created over actual photographs, match the poem's mood. Often hazy, just beyond the edge of realistic, they give the impression that there's still more to be seen. And there is. Parts of an exploring dog appear in each imageâcoming into the picture or just leaving, hidden behind a tree or partially obscured by a deer's leg. Only toward the end is the whole (and wholly enthusiastic) dog revealed, as well as the child who accompanies it through the forest. Then a double-page spread closes in on the dog's face, which totally expresses its joy at exploring this world of interesting smells. "Forest knows everything belongs. / YOU, too." The final page turn invites readers to appreciate this walk through a forest year as much as the poet does. Lyon's ability to see the connections among things and her affection for the natural world, amply demonstrated in earlier works, shine through this latest offering. (Picture book. 3-7) Copyright Kirkus 2014 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - Library Media Connection : Library Media Connection Reviews 2015 May/June
This story follows Forest, a large dog, through the seasons of the year. Forest may be found by following his footprints in the snow, or hiding among the trees, or in the background as he moves through the landscape. The story and illustrations characterize the coldness of winter, the bursting forth of new growth in the spring, and a bountiful harvest in the fall. Each page provides a feast for the eyes while looking for clues that tell which season is represented or when looking for Forest. This book has ample opportunities for children who are interested in Forest's movements to identify him and for discussion of the descriptive text and its seasonal vocabulary. Holly Weimar, Associate Professor, Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas [Editor's Note: Available in e-book format.] RECOMMENDED Copyright 2012 Linworth Publishing, Inc. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2014 October #1
This meditation on the natural world as a unified whole is distinguished by Lyon's (Planes Fly!) graceful verse. Hall (Keeper) brings it to life with a wandering child and a big, bounding dog. In every spread, hints of the dog can be found, its tail or back legs disappearing down a new trail. Lyon's images of winter are telegraphic: "icy branches/ frozen waterfall." When spring comes, "soft life pushing through/ hard wood," the dog disappears behind a tree. Scumbling and combing bring textures to the fore. Spring mist is followed by summer richness ("Forest knows growing,/ going forth") and then by deepening fall ("Forest knows/ gathering in,/ letting go"). "Forest knows/ everything belongs," concludes Lyon, as Hall gives readers their first close-up of the dogâit, too, is part of nature. "You, too," Lyon adds, as the child throws a snowball for the dog to chase. Lyon's words offer an antidote to the human-made, high-stimulation world, and a way for readers to understand that they belong, too. Ages 4â8. Author's agent: Brenda Bowen, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates. (Nov.)
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K-Gr 4âWho could resist Lyon's invitation to "Make friends/with a path/threading/through woods?" Her tender, lyrical observations of the natural world ("Forest knows leaves,/held out like hands,/cupping sunlightâ¦") are clear, unpretentious, and true. Hall injects some levity by introducing a big red dog to his photoshopped illustrations. Encourage children to keep an eye on the canine's tail traversing the pages! Readers see the forest in all seasons, all weathers, all times of day, from the ground to the treetops scraping the sky. The text rolls deliciously off the tongue, and the furry animals practically beg to be stroked. Simply beautiful.âMiriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Library, NY
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