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Nothing to Do

by Douglas Wood

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What do you do when there’s nothing to do? Here’s a book about exploring the delights of unscheduled time. No piano lessons, sports practice, afterschool classes, homework. Instead, bestselling author Douglas Wood gently points children to the magical worlds of the imagination, the mysteries of nature, and the deep satisfaction of finding out things on one’s own. The perfect antidote for the overscheduled child, this wise yet playful book revels in the simple joys life has to offer.With brilliant, multifaceted patterned artwork that is the hallmark of Wendy Anderson Halperin, Nothing to Do reflects a wholly original vision of children’s creativity. BOOK LINKS LASTING CONNECTION AWARD

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"What do you do when there's nothing to do? That's the question that Wood (Old Turtle) ponders in this picture-book celebration of the joys to be found in all-too-rare unscheduled time. As a grateful young narrator explains, sometimes there are days signified by 'just a white, empty space on the calendar.' On those days of no school, no lessons, no activities, kids can explore, wander, create toy ships or paper airplanes, read 'your very favorite book' in a quiet spot and just plain relax — 'And isn't that great?' Woods's leisurely paced observances of various free-time pursuits — cloud watching, fort building, walking barefoot in the mud — is perfectly matched to his theme. Halperin's (Turn, Turn, Turn) watercolors exude an equally easy-going, reverie-like quality and often feature several kid-like pastimes and images simultaneously in a variety of small vignettes that share a spread. The artist experiments with patterns and designs that represent types of natural growth, including branchlike and spherical partitions (as explained in her artist's note); the result is visually and thematically arresting. A wonderful choice for lazy days or as an antidote to crazy-busy ones. Ages 4-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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A bestselling author points children to the magical worlds of the imagination, the mysteries of nature, and the deep satisfaction that comes from finding out things on one's own. Full color.
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ISBN:
9780525476566
Author:
Halperin, Wendy Anderson
Publisher:
Dutton Juvenile
Illustrator:
Halperin, Wendy Anderson
Author:
Halperin, Wendy
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - General
Subject:
Play
Subject:
Recreation
Subject:
Children's Baby - Fiction - General
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - General
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2006
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20060504
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from P up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
20 x 10 x 0.01 in 0.94 lb
Age Level:
02-05
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Product details 32 pages Dutton Children's Books - English 9780525476566 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "What do you do when there's nothing to do? That's the question that Wood (Old Turtle) ponders in this picture-book celebration of the joys to be found in all-too-rare unscheduled time. As a grateful young narrator explains, sometimes there are days signified by 'just a white, empty space on the calendar.' On those days of no school, no lessons, no activities, kids can explore, wander, create toy ships or paper airplanes, read 'your very favorite book' in a quiet spot and just plain relax — 'And isn't that great?' Woods's leisurely paced observances of various free-time pursuits — cloud watching, fort building, walking barefoot in the mud — is perfectly matched to his theme. Halperin's (Turn, Turn, Turn) watercolors exude an equally easy-going, reverie-like quality and often feature several kid-like pastimes and images simultaneously in a variety of small vignettes that share a spread. The artist experiments with patterns and designs that represent types of natural growth, including branchlike and spherical partitions (as explained in her artist's note); the result is visually and thematically arresting. A wonderful choice for lazy days or as an antidote to crazy-busy ones. Ages 4-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , A bestselling author points children to the magical worlds of the imagination, the mysteries of nature, and the deep satisfaction that comes from finding out things on one's own. Full color.
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