Is Was
Is Was by Deborah Freedman is a beautifully illustrated picture book published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on May 4, 2021. This 40-page work invites readers to explore the connections found in nature, focusing on the concept of change, both significant and subtle, as a small child observes the transformations of the natural world throughout a single day.
In this engaging narrative, readers will witness the transition from sun to rain and from day to night, capturing the essence of how things evolve from “is” to “was.” The book emphasizes themes of imagination and play, encouraging young readers to reflect on the dynamic aspects of their environment. With its vivid illustrations and thoughtful exploration of science and nature, this edition serves as a delightful introduction to the wonders of change in the world around us.
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Explore the connections found in nature in this simply stunning picture book that explores the idea of change, both big and small.
This sky is
the same sky that was blue,
and now is
spilling down in drips and drops…
until rainclouds pass…
Over the course of one day, a small child experiences the way the natural world changes from sun to rain and from day to night as things transform from is to was in this breathtaking book.
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