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A review by srivalli
Wind, Ocean, Grass by Karen A. Wyle
5.0
4.5 Stars
Oh, my heart! The blurb calls this a unique picture book where the wind and the grass have a conversation. The book focuses on nature and her breathtaking beauty. Yes, there’s a moral lesson for kids about accepting commonalities and differences. But for me, this book is an ode to the wind, ocean, and grass.
The wind tells grass how it finds similarities and differences between the grass and the oceans. The waves, the vast expanse, changing colors, the scents that cannot be replicated, and the sense of comfort & warmth connect the grass and the oceans to the wind in an inseparable bond.
What makes the book work is the simplicity and genuineness of the prose. The words flow softly and take the reader deep into the grassland and ocean waves. The font size is perfect for reading.
And the illustrations! Read the first line of my review. Yep. The paintings have a mystical quality to them. Every page lures the reader to step in and enter the other world. I read the book on full screen just to enjoy the delicate handling of the illustrations. From the color scheme to details like the butterfly, ladybird, and the teeny birds, every blade of the grass and the very wave of the ocean are full of life.
To sum up, Wind, Ocean, Grass is a soothing and soulful book for kids and adults. For me, the moral lesson from the book would be to get back to nature and thank her for sharing the marvels with us.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author at my request. This review contains my honest opinions and thoughts about the book. Thank you for the opportunity to read the book, Karen.
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A big, big thank you to my friend and fellow reviewer, Roshni, for providing me the details to contact the author for a review copy.
Oh, my heart! The blurb calls this a unique picture book where the wind and the grass have a conversation. The book focuses on nature and her breathtaking beauty. Yes, there’s a moral lesson for kids about accepting commonalities and differences. But for me, this book is an ode to the wind, ocean, and grass.
The wind tells grass how it finds similarities and differences between the grass and the oceans. The waves, the vast expanse, changing colors, the scents that cannot be replicated, and the sense of comfort & warmth connect the grass and the oceans to the wind in an inseparable bond.
What makes the book work is the simplicity and genuineness of the prose. The words flow softly and take the reader deep into the grassland and ocean waves. The font size is perfect for reading.
And the illustrations! Read the first line of my review. Yep. The paintings have a mystical quality to them. Every page lures the reader to step in and enter the other world. I read the book on full screen just to enjoy the delicate handling of the illustrations. From the color scheme to details like the butterfly, ladybird, and the teeny birds, every blade of the grass and the very wave of the ocean are full of life.
To sum up, Wind, Ocean, Grass is a soothing and soulful book for kids and adults. For me, the moral lesson from the book would be to get back to nature and thank her for sharing the marvels with us.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author at my request. This review contains my honest opinions and thoughts about the book. Thank you for the opportunity to read the book, Karen.
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A big, big thank you to my friend and fellow reviewer, Roshni, for providing me the details to contact the author for a review copy.