"Nature can be a great teacher! With a light touch especially suited for children, Karin Ireland explores the lessons of nature and finds their relevance to all of us. She gracefully weaves together inspiration and fascinating fact. Nature becomes a metaphor for positive social and emotional development, dynamically brought to life by illustrator Christopher Canyon."
"This exuberant adaptation of the famous song by John Denver is sure to make you smile, even on a dark and cuddly evening with your child. It helps if you can sing--the musical score is included--or just pop in the CD that comes with the hardback edition of the book. Sunshine On My Shoulders celebrates friendship, sunshine and the simple joy of being together. A charming little girl and her father (who looks a bit like John Denver) enjoy ..."
"Upbeat, funny and irresistibly singable, this song was made famous by John Denver and now made doubly memorable by delightful illustrations by Christopher Canyon, as the award from Moms Choice said. Especially if you listen along with Denver - the hardback edition comes with a CD - kids will say, play it again! - and turn the pages to follow along. It is all about the cousins, the chicken pie, four hound dogs and a piggy, but as the son ..."
"Science teachers and ecologically minded parents: this book is a delightful introduction to the habitat in and around old trees. As AAAS Science Books & Films says, "The science is accurate and the book painlessly teaches important ecological lessons." From lowly fungi to majestic owls, the book connects the web of nature. Repetitive, cumulative verse--a poetic technique that children universally enjoy--aptly portrays the amazing ways i ..."
"Upbeat, funny and irresistibly singable, this song was made famous by John Denver and now made doubly memorable by delightful illustrations by Christopher Canyon, as the award from Moms Choice said. Especially if you listen along with Denver - the hardback edition comes with a CD - kids will say, play it again! - and turn the pages to follow along. It is all about the cousins, the chicken pie, four hound dogs and a piggy, but as the son ..."
"A board book adaptation of John Denver's song, Sunshine on My Shoulders, celebrates the simple things in life such as sunshine, rejoicing in the natural world and loving relationships."
"This brilliant picture book adaptation of the first hit song of John Denver is all about roots, family, and country. Set in Appalachia, a humorously diverse bunch of relatives and their in-laws go up, down and around the hills of West Virginia to converge by car, pickup, and motorcycle to a family reunion at Grandma and Grandpas country home. True to Appalachian style, Canyon portrays it all as if on a quilt, complete with little stitch ..."
"Here’s a rare, gentle way to share a birth with a child. John Denver’s hauntingly beautiful song "Ancient Rhymes" is about the birth of a baby dolphin, and Christopher Canyon’s luminous illustrations - including a baby dolphin curled up with an umbilical cord and also a live birth - convey a sense of mystery, awe, and anticipation of things to come. The baby soon tastes the air and learns of dolphin ways, much the same way as a human ba ..."
"This true tale actually happened in Alaska to the famous naturalist, John Muir, and it became what he called the most memorable of all his wild days. One day, Muir set out to explore a huge glacier during a blizzard. Stickeen--an aloof little dog belonging to a fellow traveler--insisted on going along. They become stranded on the glacier. The only way out was over a precarious ice bridge, dangerous for a man and almost impossible for a ..."
"Science teachers and ecologically minded parents: this book is a delightful introduction to the habitat in and around old trees. As AAAS Science Books & Films says, "The science is accurate and the book painlessly teaches important ecological lessons." From lowly fungi to majestic owls, the book connects the web of nature. Repetitive, cumulative verse--a poetic technique that children universally enjoy--aptly portrays the amazing ways i ..."
The Ever-Living Tree(1st Edition) The Life and Times of a Coast Redwood by Linda Vieira, ChristopherCanyon Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1994 by Walker & Co ISBN-13: 978-0-8027-8277-9, ISBN: 0-8027-8277-9
"Tells the story of how the ever-living sequoia, also known as the coast redwood came to be, and compares it's longevity to the history of the world"
Grand Canyon A Trail Through Time by Linda Vieira, ChristopherCanyon Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Walker Childrens ISBN-13: 978-0-8027-8625-8, ISBN: 0-8027-8625-1
"Visited by millions of people every year, the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is also a multi-story home to all kinds of animals and plants. The award-winning team of The Ever-Living Tree brings to life the awesome story of one of our country's greatest national treasures, with breathtaking illustrations and illuminating prose."
John Denver's Ancient Rhymes A Dolphin Lullaby (John Denver & Kids Series) (John Denver Series) by John Denver, ChristopherCanyon Paperback, 36 Pages, Published 2004 by Dawn Pubns ISBN-13: 978-1-58469-065-8, ISBN: 1-58469-065-8
"Here’s a rare, gentle way to share a birth with a child. John Denver’s hauntingly beautiful song "Ancient Rhymes" is about the birth of a baby dolphin, and Christopher Canyon’s luminous illustrations - including a baby dolphin curled up with an umbilical"
"This heart-warming book - an adaptation of one of John Denver's best loved songs - is a lovely reminder of the good pure things in life. SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS celebrates friendship sunshine and simple joy. Children and adults alike will love Christopher Canyon's whimsical and humorous illustrations that capture the innocence of childhood. The lyrics to 'Sunshine' are a simple and joyous appreciation for the sun that keeps us alive an ..."
"Nature can be a great teacher, reminding us to do things at our own pace and to bloom where we are planted. With a light touch especially suited for children, Karin Ireland explores the lessons of nature and finds their relevance to all of us. She shapes the qualities of nature into a metaphor for positive values. Gracefully she weaves together inspiration and fascinating fact."
"Visited by millions of people every year, the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is also a multi-story home to all kinds of animals and plants. The award-winning team of The Ever-Living Tree brings to life the awesome story of one of our country's greatest national treasures, with breathtaking illustrations and illuminating prose."
"The last in a trilogy of Earth's features and habitats, this book explores earth's amazing inhabitants. J. Patrick Lewis weaves his poetry into conversations between pairs of creatures in each major habitat. Readers will gain a sense of the network of nature, conjuring respect for nature's creatures everywhere. The poignant relationship between the animals is powerfully captured in Christopher Canyon's illustrations."
"This is THE BEST John Muir biography for children, says Jill Harcke, co-producer of the John Muir Tribute CD. Written mostly in the words of Muir, it brims with his spirit and adventures. The text was selected and retold by naturalist Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children, who is well known for his inspiring nature games. The result is a book with an aliveness, a presence of goodness, adventure, enthusiasm, and sensitiv ..."
Earth & Us Continuous(1st Edition) Nature's Past & Future (Sharing Nature With Children Book) by J. Patrick Lewis, ChristopherCanyon Paperback, 36 Pages, Published 2001 by Dawn Publications (Ca) ISBN-13: 978-1-58469-023-8, ISBN: 1-58469-023-2