Vintage Everybody Needs A Rock By Byrd Baylor 1985 Aladdin Paperbacks Brand New!

Description: This vintage, uplifting paperback is brand new and in excellent condition! It is one that can be appreciated by all ages. In poetic prose, this book describes the qualities to consider in selecting the perfect rock for play and pleasure. A little girl presents her own highly individualistic 10 rules for finding just the right rock for readers, leading them through smell, taste, feel, and sight. Her locale is the southwestern portion of the United States. This is a wonderful nostalgic book for adults who collected rocks when they were kids and for children who enjoy the natural world. Children will appreciate this book, because it stresses their autonomy in the pursuit of choosing a rock of their very own. Curious kids who love the outdoors, nature, and exploring will enjoy this story. This item comes from a smoke free home. This beautiful and simple book, with its stunning and gorgeous artwork, was written by Byrd Baylor and illustrated by Peter Parnall. It was published by Aladdin Paperbacks and has a copyright date of 1985. The book measures 9.75" x 8" and is 32 pages. It generates an interest in the subject matter of rocks, where previously, children may have given no attention to them. The author gives details on how rocks come in many forms and sizes. Because the author likes rocks, children begin to see the beauty and uniqueness in them. Readers will be enchanted by the uncontrived, easy charm of both the writing and the illustrations. This amazing book is written in such a way that it can make looking for a rock very exciting and adventurous for a younger mind. The following is a synopsis of the plot of this lovely, sweet, touching read aloud: In this book, calm and meditative instructions are given to find a special rock. A young rock enthusiast explains her love of rocks and the special connection that can be enjoyed when one finds just the right rock. She gives 10 rules to find the perfect rock. The text is fantastically fresh and exciting. It is charming, magical, and kid-like. For example, "The size must be perfect. It has to feel easy in your hand when you close your fingers over it. It has to feel jumpy in you pocket when you run. Some people touch a rock a thousand times a day. There aren't as many things that feel as good as a rock, if the rock is perfect." Baylor's guidelines, stated with subtle humor and delight in the beauty inherent in rocks, lead the reader to look more carefully at them, using all their senses to make observations. I love how the girl in the book stresses that playing with her rock can be more fun than playing with the kinds of things that have to be purchased. The pictures are simple, but highly artistic, unusual, unique, and interesting. Children, and adults alike, will really enjoy them. They're all in tans, blacks, whites, and the style is so interesting. And, there are pictures within other pictures. Parnall's illustrations are brilliant and delicate. They match the text well, and his lines trail off into the vast spaces. His figures, especially the rocks, seem to grow out of that space. Baylor's books are always written with natural insight. They are profound and elegant, and they have good messages that are deeper than what first appears. She teaches good values in a fun way. The messages in her books are always "big", but never told in a preachy tone or patronizing manner. Baylor's delightful, meaningful books are very respectful of the reader/child. This book has a thoughtful nature in that it lets one know how they should pay attention to the little things, listen to oneself and not what others tell you, be your own individual, and that something in nature can mean so much if we take the time to appreciated it. This book, with its unique perspective is empowering to children and is a must have for any little kids that love rocks! This exceptional book would make a wonderful addition to a primary classroom! It would also be great to give as a gift to a young child who is interested in rock collecting! I am hoping to find this book a good home.

Price: 6.99 USD

Location: South Bend, Indiana

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