{"product_id":"slow-down-and-be-here-now-nature-study-book","title":"Slow Down and Be Here Now","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature Stories for Close Observation, Science, and Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Down and Be Here Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites children to notice the small natural events unfolding around them every day. Through twenty beautifully illustrated nature stories, readers can watch a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis, follow the changing moon through the night, see a young plant begin to grow, and discover other quiet transformations that are easy to miss when we move too quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply naming plants and animals, this book encourages children to observe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat they are doing and how they change over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each story combines engaging narrative, detailed illustrations, and accessible science, helping children understand the living processes behind the natural world they see around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScience, Nature Study \u0026amp; the Practice of Noticing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something especially valuable about learning to stop and watch. A flower opening, an insect emerging, or the moon moving across the night sky can become an entire science lesson when a child has time to really observe it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book gently introduces ideas from biology, ecology, weather, astronomy, and plant science while keeping curiosity and wonder at the center. It works beautifully for nature study, homeschool science, classroom libraries, morning baskets, family read-alouds, or simply for children who love looking closely at the world outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustrations by Freya Hartas are filled with warmth and detail, giving children plenty to explore even before the text is read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Book for Curious Children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by Laura Brand, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Down and Be Here Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a companion to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It encourages children to look closely, ask questions, and recognize that some of the most remarkable things in nature happen slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYounger children can enjoy the stories and illustrations as a shared read-aloud, while older elementary children can spend more time with the science and observational details independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Down and Be Here Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Laura Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Freya Hartas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes 20 illustrated nature stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubjects include plants, animals, astronomy, weather, and natural processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Magic Cat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for approximately ages 6–10+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso lovely for younger children as a read-aloud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Magic Cat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339084800064,"sku":"9781419765971","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/slow-down-be-here-now-nature-study-book.webp?v=1787123403","url":"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/slow-down-and-be-here-now-nature-study-book","provider":"Alder \u0026 Alouette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}