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Life

Life

by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Cynthia Rylant (Author), Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator), Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)

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    Picture Book 2017

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Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 48
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 27 Jun 2017
ISBN 10: 1481451626
ISBN 13: 9781481451628

Media Reviews
Veteran author Rylant tackles a subject both as tiny as a leaf and as huge as the cosmos, as various animals are born and work their way through the beautiful, though sometimes scary, world. Most heartening here is the message that when things seem tough, there is always something to love, something to protect, and a reason to arise each morning, if only to find out what happens next. Rylant's poetic text is as spare as Wenzel's artwork is effusive. Occasionally, his nature scenes bring to mind the work of Henri Rousseau, but there is also humor, courtesy of the animals' faces. Both text and art have disjointed moments--asking what the animals love about their lives takes away some of the grandeur, as does the one-and-done appearance of house pets amidst depictions of the natural world. But more important, this book gives a shining overview of life's peaks and valleys and conveys the importance of understanding that a curve in the road only starts a journey anew.

--Booklist May 15, 2017

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