Synopsis "Outside, you Notice"
Outside, you notice things.Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination.Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about agreater knowledge of the world and one's self. In Outside, You Notice, ameditative thread of child-like observations (How after the rain /Everything smells greener) is paired with facts about the habits andhabitats of animals, insects, birds, and plants (A tree's roots reach aswide as its branches).Author Erin Alladin invites young scientists and daydreamersto look closely and think deeply in this lyrical nonfiction text, celebratingall the kinds of "outside" that are available to children, from backyards tocity parks to cracks in the sidewalk. Illustrator Andrea Blinick portrays thesespaces bursting with small wonders with a child's-eye view, her naïve andnostalgic style capturing the joy of endless discovery. ★ "The detailed text and variedimages immerse readers in the feeling of being outside, fully attentive andrelaxed....The illustrations use soft coloring, varied perspectives, and activecharacters to great effect, pulling observers into the worlds of plants, animals, and the people who love them. This lovely book is more than the sum ofits parts."--Kirkus ★ Starred Review
