Life

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life.

Life begins small, then grows...

There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world's animals--including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more--Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel's stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring and intriguing gift for readers of all ages.

Author: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 06/27/2017
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781481451628
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 192310 / Life


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/10/2017
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2017
Booklist 05/15/2017 pg. 58
School Library Journal 06/01/2017
Shelf Awareness 06/30/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 55 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Brendan Wenzel's artwork often explores the natural world and our relationship to it and he has teamed up with many groups working to preserve wild places and creatures around the world. He has illustrated several acclaimed animal-themed picture books, including Some Bugs and Some Pets by Angela DiTerlizzi, Beastly Babies by Ellen Jackson, and his own They All Saw a Cat. He lives in New York.