Description Combines the talents of a Newbery Honor-winning poet and a Caldecott Medal-winning artist in a visually striking tribute to nature's spirals that identifies the unique design and practical value of such examples as snail shells, flower buds and human ears.
Reviews Customer Booksource Emma Williams, Collection Development Specialist at Booksource Star Star Star Star Star 7/19/2012 2:39:17 PMOn each bold scratchboard spread, Sidman describes a characteristic of spirals found in nature. The result is fascinating! From the snuggling spiral shapes of burrowing creatures like the bull snake and woodchuck to the bold spiral shapes of breaking ocean waves, each page shows that this shape permeates the world we live in. The last two pages give more detailed information of each of the characteristics described in the previous pages and offers great factoids to springboard discussion during and after a read aloud. For example, readers will learn why the hedgehog’s spiral shape is a strong shape. The spiral works so well in nature, and one cannot help but notice (and be awed of) this shape after reading this lovely picture book. Icon Post Your Review