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Loading... Time of Wonder (Picture Puffins) (original 1957; edition 1989)by Robert McCloskey (Author)
Work InformationTime of Wonder by Robert McCloskey (1957)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This does a really good job showing what it’s like to live in a shore community and the practical preparation, enduring, and aftermath of a major storm. ( ) Blueberries for Sal and especially One Morning in Maine were favorites for me as a child, but I'd never come across this one. The illustrations are watercolors and only recognizably McCloskey's style near the end when we see the characters at home. The illustrations are, however, still lovely. The text is dense and often flowery and abstract, but eventually I warmed to it a bit. It's about the beauty of nature on a Maine island in summertime and about the peace (and sometimes violence) and wonder of it. Not sure how much it would resonant with children (especially younger ones), but it was a pleasant read for me as an adult. This beautiful picture book follows two youth as they enjoy a summer in Maine. The story follows the children as they explore the natural world, prepare for a hurricane storm, and enjoy daily activities associated with life on the water. The book demonstrates a great appreciation for the natural world, a reverence and respect for nature and its power, the powerful bonds of friendship, and the importance of family. It encourages a sense of wonder and discovery for readers, and it also discusses the changing of the seasons, and the activities and life adjustments associated with each one. no reviews | add a review
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Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)917.41History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in North America Northeastern U.S. MaineLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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