Sometimes I Feel Like a River - Daniel, Danielle

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Résumé :
Following the huge success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this companion book is a lyrical celebration of our relationship to the natural world. In each of twelve short poems, a child tells us how or why they feel like the sun, a river, a mountain, a cloud, the rain, a forest and more. Their deeply felt connections and identification with these wonders point to how much we are all part of the natural world. Each poem comes to life through vivid, playful illustrations that show the children immersed in their surroundings. The book serves as a gentle call to action ??? to notice, appreciate, preserve and protect our environment, while delighting in all its beauty.??A mindfulness activity ??? A Mindful Walk or Roll ??? invites young readers to use their senses to experience their surroundings to the fullest. Includes a brief author???s note that highlights our connections to the natural world. Key Text Featuresauthor???s noteillustrationspoemsprocedural textCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

Biographie:

DANIELLE DANIEL is an award-winning author and illustrator of ten books, writing across genres for readers of all ages. She was a finalist for the 2024 Governor General's Literary Awards for her picture book?I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf,?illustrated by Matt James. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia and lives on Manitoulin Island among a large family of cedars, a husk of hares and a fifty-year-old Blanding's turtle who visits quite regularly.