Taking Time

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Pub Date 07 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 17 Jun 2020

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Description

Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you . . . and cherish me.

This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to experience the wonders of nature and home.

Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you . . . and...


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ISBN 9781911373087
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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This is a beautiful book that I would be excited to use as an educator. Not only is the writing superb, but it follows a repetitive structure that kids could adapt to make their own. I would use this for a writing lesson for sure. The story itself is great and highlights children from all over the world.

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This is a sweet multicultural story that follows children all over the world taking moments to appreciate something around them. The muted textured illustrations really add to the lovely feel of this book that promotes awareness and mindfulness.

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This book got raving reviews right across the board. Each page begins with the phrase 'taking time to' and is followed by poetic text and soft gentle illustrations. They are subtle reminders to stop, observe and appreciate the beauty and awe that the world offers if we only take time to engage in that invitation.

Children from around the world take heed as they pause and gather up cherry blossoms dancing free, snuggle in a dog's soft velvet fur, and feel the beat of a cat's rhythmic purr, just to name a few.

The front endpapers show a map of the world where each child originates and the back endpapers provide an opportunity for interaction as children can match details from the illustrations with each child's home.

The audience is ageless. Both young and old will benefit as they are encouraged to 'stop and smell the roses' in their journey through life.

The mixed-media illustrations are a visual celebration of cultures, scenery and animals. The last page sums it up perfectly: "Taking time to cherish you...and also cherish me." I highly, highly recommend this book.

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'Taking Time' is a beautifully illustrated picture book that takes you around the world in 15 pages. It would make a nice inclusion to any world studies activities. The prose is a nice poem that would be easy to read aloud. Each two-page spread travels to a moment in time in a far off place. The message of slowing down to appreciate the small things is perfect for our fast-paced world.

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