The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You

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With dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie offers adults of all ages an invitation to step outside for just a few minutes a day, reignite the sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world, and discover the peace and grounding that can be found by connecting to nature as part of daily life Using photography as well as the author s own illustrations, Explore Your Nature invites readers to start at home, using all of their senses to notice the colors, sounds, smells, and textures of the trees, plants, animals, birds, insects, clouds, and other features that can be observed right outside their doorstep, no matter where they live Prompts range from suggestions to note one daily exceptional nature image to learning to identify cloud types and the weather they bring, or creating a record of nature spottings on daily walks with the dog. Best Read [ The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You ] by [ Clare Walker Leslie ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr This is an enjoyable mix of ideas and themes Just reading the book itself was calming, soothing, and inspiring.The author encourages readers to bemindful of the natural world around us We are guided through different ideas for mindfulness and appreciation of the natural world around us The pages are filled with either photographs or artwork of nature in many different mediums pen, watercolor, pencil, andIt is a quick read with just the right amount of information on each page This is an enjoyable mix of ideas and themes Just reading the book itself was calming, soothing, and inspiring.The author encourages readers to bemindful of the natural world around us We are guided through different ideas for mindfulness and appreciation of the natural world around us The pages are filled with either photographs or artwork of nature in many different mediums pen, watercolor, pencil, andIt is a quick read with just the right amount of information on each page to be informative and inspiring, but not overwhelming There are quotes, science facts about animals, insects, plants, weather, stars, andThere are ideas of activities to do and senses to explore Readers are encouraged to keep a journal of their forays into nature exploration.It won t matter if you re in an urban, suburban, or out in the middle of nowhere It also doesn t matter what season it is There are wonderful things for you to explore with each of your senses The book will appeal to a... My absolute favourite book to date. This is a book about nature and how to connect to it The author talks about many aspects of the natural world, from seasons to landscapes to space and seas and so muchEach topic comprises a few pages of facts and trivia, and sometimes related quotes or literary extracts The author then poses questions you can ask yourself concerning your surroundings The text is usually printed on top of a photo or photos related to that topic, so while you read, at My absolute favourite book to date. This is a book about nature and how to connect to it The author talks about many aspects of the natural world, from seasons to landscapes to space and seas and so muchEach topic comprises a few pages of facts and trivia, and sometimes related quotes or literary extracts The author then poses questions you can ask yourself concerning your surroundings The text is usually printed on top of a photo or photos related to that topic, so while you read, at the same time your eyes also take in the breathtaking visuals accompanying the text This was a hugely successful formula which I absolutely loved.Other notable features Scrapbook style sort of presentation, but without all the mess and haphazardness Photos mix in with the author s own illustrations Extremely well designed layout presentation every page is chock full with either textual and or visual information, yet is neat, organised...This kind of beauty makes one a pagan.First came the bluebells the English bluebells who were all so weary and gentle.But then the roses red, noble and my Mother s got the throne.Now touching a rose is touching divinity.Hearing birds reminds me of a very little grave in my backyardand a day in ...I am a fan of this author s work and have loved some of her other books She is a gentle guide that reminds you to stop and take note of the nature around you, and this book doesof the same The book itself is beautifully designed with lovely illustrations and art, and while I appreciated the sentiments, I was disappointed by the lackluster text This is labeled for adult readers, but would work well for younger explorers as well I did appreciate that the author constantly urges you to I am a fan of this author s work and have loved some of her other books She is a gentle guide that reminds you to stop and take note of the nature around you, and this book doesof the same The book itself is beautifully designed with lovely illustrations and art, and while I appreciated the sentiments, I was disappointed by the lackluster text This is labeled for adult readers, but would work well for younger explorers as well I did appreciate that the aut...As a fan of Clare Walker Leslie s previous books, I was thrilled to get an advance copy of her new book, The Curious Nature Guide This beautiful book does not disappoint.While I had an electronic copy, I think this is a book that likely shines in printed format The guide makes heavy use of imagery and is filled both with gorgeous photography and the author s own illustrations Unlike a traditional field guide, this book provides suggestions and an invitation to readers to connect with nature As a fan of Clare Walker Leslie s previous books, I was thrilled to get an advance copy of her new book, The Curious Nature Guide This beautiful book does not disappoint.While I had an electronic copy, I think this is a book that likely shines in printed format The guide makes heavy use of imagery and is filled both with gorgeous photography and the author s own illustrations Unlike a traditional field guide, this book provides suggestions and an invitation to readers to connect...So that s how people start keeping journals.Though it may look so, this book is too inspiring to be a commercial It gave me lots of ideas that can be applied both practically and occasionally.An excellent resource for helping yourself or your children develop a closer relationship with the natural world using curiosity, mindfulness and sensory awareness.Recommended Read To see the photos from my nature journal, see the review on my site Text only below.THE CURIOUS NATURE GUIDE inspires adults to focus on their senses, encouraging creativity It s exactly what I needed to energize my love of nature to the next level Even though this book is aimed at adults, many of the suggestions could be shared with children and would make an appreciated family gift.I requested this book for review because I love any book that makes me stop and appreciate Recommended Read To see the photos from my nature journal, see the review on my site Text only below.THE CURIOUS NATURE GUIDE inspires adults to focus on their senses, encouraging creativity It s exactly what I needed to energize my love of nature to the next level Even though this book is aimed at adults, many of the suggestions could be shared with children and would make an appreciated family gift.I requested this book for review because I love any book that makes me stop and apprec...This is a cute book full of ideas on how to creatively engage with and pay attention to nature, even if it s just looking outside your own kitchen window I enjoyed the illustrations in this book a lot, and loved being reminded that we re all able to be creative and curious with the natural world on a daily basis This book gives a delightful taste of a diverse range of biomes and ecosystems through quotes, artwork, and thoughtful passages It also has a great deal of scientific facts sprinkled This is a cute book full of ideas on how to creatively engage with and pay attention to nature, even if it s just looking outside your own kitchen window I enjoyed the illustrations in this book a lot, and loved being reminded that we re all able to be creative and curious with the natural world on a daily basis This book gives a delightful taste of a diverse range of biomes and ecosystems through quotes, artwork, and thoughtful passages It also has a...This is a good read for someone who loves nature but isn t a science buff It consists of about equal parts easy science, suggestions with how to connect with nature, and profound quotes about nature As someone who lives in the country, many of the connect with nature ideas were basic, and easily ...

The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You
  • 06 September 2018
  • Paperback
  • 144 pages
  • 1612125093
  • Clare Walker Leslie
  • The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You