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A Forest Song

Author Kirsten Hall
Illustrated by Evan Turk
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
10.38"W x 10.31"H x 0.43"D  
On sale Feb 11, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593480366
Preschool - 3
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Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.

Into the forest, dark and deep,
With miles to go before I sleep . . .
Beneath the holy oaks I wander.
Here, O my heart, just listen!

This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.

With swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child – a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake! Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.

A tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture book by poet Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.
Kirsten Hall is a children's book illustration agent as well as the author of more than 150 published books, most of them for children. She has written about farms, fairies, bears, athletes, monsters, carnivals, the deep sea, and much more. Hall is the mother of two young boys who exhausted their collection of train books and asked for something new. View titles by Kirsten Hall
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★ "A profound, unified message from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments." —The Bulletin, starred review

★ "Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into a cohesive and enchanting experience." —The Horn Book, starred review

"An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past....Nature in all its humbling majesty." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as a gentle introduction to poetic conventions." —Publishers Weekly

"An evocative and inspiring homage to nature and an enchanting purchase for any collection." —Booklist

"A lyrical and sensory-rich exploration of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature....this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing." —School Library Journal
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Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.

Into the forest, dark and deep,
With miles to go before I sleep . . .
Beneath the holy oaks I wander.
Here, O my heart, just listen!

This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.

With swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child – a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake! Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.

A tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture book by poet Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.

Author

Kirsten Hall is a children's book illustration agent as well as the author of more than 150 published books, most of them for children. She has written about farms, fairies, bears, athletes, monsters, carnivals, the deep sea, and much more. Hall is the mother of two young boys who exhausted their collection of train books and asked for something new. View titles by Kirsten Hall
Evan Turk View titles by Evan Turk

Praise

★ "A profound, unified message from poets, both past and present, to love and protect our natural environments." —The Bulletin, starred review

★ "Hall’s mastery of rhythm and flow is mesmerizing, transforming the borrowed words into a cohesive and enchanting experience." —The Horn Book, starred review

"An ode to our natural world that draws on poetic wordsmiths of the past....Nature in all its humbling majesty." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] collaborative celebration of the forest that also serves as a gentle introduction to poetic conventions." —Publishers Weekly

"An evocative and inspiring homage to nature and an enchanting purchase for any collection." —Booklist

"A lyrical and sensory-rich exploration of the forest that captures the wonder and magic of nature....this book offers a great introduction to poetry and creative writing." —School Library Journal

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