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A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse Hardcover – Picture Book, September 26, 2023
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What happens during a solar eclipse? The sun vanishes. Light becomes dark. Day animals sleep, and night animals wake. The moon takes over the sky. People stop what they’re doing and together, they look up. The whole world changes for a few beautiful minutes.
Celebrating a favorite wonder of the universe, A Few Beautiful Minutes encourages young readers to (safely) discover each stage of a solar eclipse, and to experience how this incredible phenomenon can connect us to one another.
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Dimensions8.9 x 0.32 x 11.55 inches
- PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateSeptember 26, 2023
- ISBN-100316416924
- ISBN-13978-0316416924
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* "Rich, poetic language explains the process of a total solar eclipse and ponders its effects on the living creatures below.... The meditative verse offers enough factual information and terminology to make this an excellent choice for a science lesson.... Like a solar eclipse, this theatrical work of nonfiction is not to be missed."
―Kirkus, starred review
* "The miracle of the eclipse and the miracle of existence are drawn together in this title about the unifying power of coming 'face-to-face with the splendor of the universe.'"―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Fox deftly captures the anticipation of such a colossal event and the way it can make a person feel both small and a part of something big at the same time.... Le's digital illustrations are wonderfully ethereal, with deep pinks and dreamy blues, and reminiscent of watercolor painting.... This nonfiction story will pique a child's curiosity, leaving them to ponder their place in the universe."―BCCB
"Artful poetry and bold artwork combine in this warm and inviting exploration of a total solar eclipse.... This thoughtful and gracefully illustrated picture book is a strong choice that brings together the entrancing nature of eclipses and the facts surrounding the extraordinary event."―Booklist
"In a blend of science and art, this book succeeds in making the complex accessible and extraordinarily relatable, making it a valuable addition to any collection’s astronomy shelves."―School Library Journal
"Kate Allen Fox’s gentle prose and Khoa Lee’s gorgeous, nature-focused illustrations can help us all appreciate this phenomenon with fresh eyes."―Atlas Obscura
About the Author
Khoa Le has illustrated numerous picture books, including Beatrice Likes the Dark, The Most Beautiful Thing, Sugar in Milk, and the Sydney Taylor Honor book Miriam at the River, among others. She is also an author, a graphic designer, and a painter. Khoa has a passion for travel, an eagerness to learn about different cultures, and a desire to discover the beauty of the world. She lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and invites you to visit her online at khoaleartwork.com or on Instagram @khoa.le.artwork.
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- Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (September 26, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316416924
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316416924
- Reading age : 4 - 7 years, from customers
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 14.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.9 x 0.32 x 11.55 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #66,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Kate Allen Fox is an award-winning children’s author from southern California. After working in public health, she combined her passions for science and the written word and began writing picture books that inspire wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Her debut picture book, Pando, A Living Wonder of Trees, was published by Capstone in 2021 and named one of the best books of the year by School Library Journal and Chicago Public Library and a finalist for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. Little, Brown will publish her second picture book, A Few Beautiful Minutes, in 2023, and Beaming Books will publish Solstice Wish in 2024. Her essays have appeared in several publications, including The New York Times and McSweeney’s. In addition to being a writer, Kate is a speaker, arts educator, and homeschooler. Find her online at kateallenfox.com or on Twitter and Instagram @kateallenfox.
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Definitely a good educational resource we will be teaching for time and time again.
Definitely a good educational resource we will be teaching for time and time again.