Step Gently Out (edition 2012)

by Helen Frost, Rick Lieder (Photographer)

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Title:	Step Gently Out
Authors:	Helen Frost
Other authors:	Rick Lieder (Photographer)
Info:	Candlewick (2012), Hardcover, 32 pages
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Step Gently Out by Helen Frost

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The photographs really enhance the words of the poem in this book. Each picture is a close up of an insect that most people don't take the time to see. I would love to share this book with my students back in Alaska because of the detail in the photographs. I want to be able to let the see the eyes of these insects. (

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MeganLuke | Apr 29, 2013 |

Simple and lyrical, the poem illuminates the photographs, the photographs inform the poem. This is a book that Owen would have worn out from reading over and over. The photos are stellar- macro-lens insects and arachnids. It reads the way being a bug-obsessed kid feels, and brought back with crystalline clarity a certain afternoon I stood frozen in a cornfield watching one particular spider go about her life. (

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satyridae | Apr 5, 2013 |

A simple poem celebrating the smaller creatures with whom we share our world beautifully illustrated with stunning close-up photographs. (

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Sullywriter | Apr 3, 2013 |

A book of close-up photographs of different insects in nature, this book captivates the smallest creatures in such a way that you think every single one of them is beautiful. The author also includes lyrical text to help set the mood of the beautifully flowing photography. At the end of the book there are fun facts about each of the different insects found within the book, creating an educationally yet photo album like quality to the book.

toribori19 | Mar 18, 2013 |

A beautifully illustrated book about insects (including facts), and nature. It reinforces the idea of being careful and stepping outside to observe nature and its small details. A great book to teach about observation and details in nature as well as to be very gentle when "stepping outside".
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Lieder, Rick	Photographer	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0763656011, Hardcover)

Stunning close-up photography and a lyrical text implore children to look more closely at the world around them.

Be still, and watch a single blade of grass.
An ant climbs up to look around.
A honeybee flies past.

What would happen if you walked very, very quietly and looked ever so carefully at the natural world outside? You might see a cricket leap, a moth spread her wings, or a spider step across a silken web. In simple, evocative language, Helen Frost offers a hint at the many tiny creatures around us. And in astonishing close-up photographs, Rick Lieder captures the glint of a katydid's eye, the glow of a firefly, and many more living wonders just awaiting discovery. Fascinating facts about all the creatures pictured may be found at the end.

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Close-up photos and lightly-rhymed declarative verse capture a bug's-eye view of nature and encouarge children to experience the world outside their doors with care and openness. Includes insect facts."Step gently out, be still and look closely at the world just outside your door-you are sure to be amazed by the tiny creatures you can find. You might see a cricket leap and land, a moth open her wings, a spider walking across the air, or maybe even a praying mantis looking back at you!"--Dust jacket.… (more)

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