Noticing

Part of Mentor

Illustrated by Elise Hurst
Hardcover
$17.95 US
9.06"W x 10.75"H x 0.42"D  
On sale Jan 01, 2023 | 48 Pages | 9781970147896
Grade 2 & Up

An inspiring journey into the art of paying attention, this story reveals the magic woven into everyday life and reminds readers of all ages that the extraordinary is always within reach.

“The miraculous is everywhere and in everything. Waiting for us to notice it. Waiting for us to appreciate it. Waiting for us to love it.” —An excerpt from Noticing

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It’s about embracing what’s possible and discovering that the extraordinary is everywhere, in everything—waiting to be known.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by award-winning artist Elise Hurst, Noticing follows an accomplished painter and her young protégé as they explore what it means to slow down, observe with the heart, and use imagination to expand perspective. Rich, captivating illustrations filled with hidden wonders invite readers to look closer, revealing how, when we take time to notice the magic around us each day, we begin to understand the promise and potential within us all.

Be sure to discover the companion books in The Mentor Series, Trying and Caring.
Kobi Yamada is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea?Finding Muchness, Because I Had a Teacher, and many other bestselling, award-winning books. In addition to being the creator of inspiring books and products, he is also the president of Compendium. He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. View titles by Kobi Yamada
ELISE HURST is an illustrator and author of children's books, as well as a traditional artist. She has illustrated over fifty books over the years, including Imagine a City, and The Night Garden, which received a Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisting. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Peter, and their twin boys. You can read more about her work at elisehurst.com or follow her on twitter at @EliseHurstArtistillustrator. View titles by Elise Hurst

Classroom Activities for Noticing

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Includes: Noticing, Trying, Caring
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About

An inspiring journey into the art of paying attention, this story reveals the magic woven into everyday life and reminds readers of all ages that the extraordinary is always within reach.

“The miraculous is everywhere and in everything. Waiting for us to notice it. Waiting for us to appreciate it. Waiting for us to love it.” —An excerpt from Noticing

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It’s about embracing what’s possible and discovering that the extraordinary is everywhere, in everything—waiting to be known.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by award-winning artist Elise Hurst, Noticing follows an accomplished painter and her young protégé as they explore what it means to slow down, observe with the heart, and use imagination to expand perspective. Rich, captivating illustrations filled with hidden wonders invite readers to look closer, revealing how, when we take time to notice the magic around us each day, we begin to understand the promise and potential within us all.

Be sure to discover the companion books in The Mentor Series, Trying and Caring.

Author

Kobi Yamada is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea?Finding Muchness, Because I Had a Teacher, and many other bestselling, award-winning books. In addition to being the creator of inspiring books and products, he is also the president of Compendium. He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. View titles by Kobi Yamada
ELISE HURST is an illustrator and author of children's books, as well as a traditional artist. She has illustrated over fifty books over the years, including Imagine a City, and The Night Garden, which received a Children's Book Council of Australia shortlisting. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, Peter, and their twin boys. You can read more about her work at elisehurst.com or follow her on twitter at @EliseHurstArtistillustrator. View titles by Elise Hurst

Guides

Classroom Activities for Noticing

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Includes: Noticing, Trying, Caring
Includes: Trying, Noticing

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