We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When Emily Was Small
by Lauren Soloy
Published by Tundra Books
on May 19, 2020
Genre: Children's, Picture Books
Length: 40 pages
Ages: 4 - 8 years
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Synopsis:
A joyful frolic through the garden helps a little girl feel powerful in this beautiful picture book that celebrates nature, inspired by the writings of revered artist Emily Carr.
When Emily Was Small is at once a celebration of freedom, a playful romp through the garden and a contemplation of the mysteries of nature.
Our Thoughts:
Emily sets off on an adventure through her father's vegetable beds and under the currant bushes to the wildest parts of the garden, where she clears her mind, listens to the sounds of nature around her, and makes friends with the 'Wild'.
This fun and introspective picture book is inspired by a short story from 'The Book of Small', written by the author/artist Emily Carr, and shares a bit of Emily's wonder-filled childhood.
This fun and introspective picture book is inspired by a short story from 'The Book of Small', written by the author/artist Emily Carr, and shares a bit of Emily's wonder-filled childhood.
When Emily Was Small highlights the curiosity, excitement, and imagination of childhood and focuses heavily on the wonder of the world, specifically nature, and how it can make you feel both big and small.
With unique character illustrations and colorful spreads full of flora and fauna, this picture book will delight nature lovers and little adventurers and daydreamers!
With unique character illustrations and colorful spreads full of flora and fauna, this picture book will delight nature lovers and little adventurers and daydreamers!
There is a short biographical spread at the end of this book talks about Emily Carr and how this book was inspired by her art and literature.
I had no idea who Emily Carr was when we 'picked this up'. We have since researched a bit to check out her paintings, which are beautiful. From what we found out, Carr originally painted and wrote about her Indigenous friends but didn't really win recognition until she started painting landscapes.
I had no idea who Emily Carr was when we 'picked this up'. We have since researched a bit to check out her paintings, which are beautiful. From what we found out, Carr originally painted and wrote about her Indigenous friends but didn't really win recognition until she started painting landscapes.
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