“SPRING AFTER SPRING,
YEAR AFTER YEAR,
A YOUNG GIRL WATCHED
AND LISTENED.”
Synopsis
Rachel Carson lived her life by the rhythms of the natural world. She heard when the birds started their songs and when the insects joined in. She saw the days grow short and the geese fly south. And so it was Rachel who noticed when the birds stopped singing and the spring went silent. It was Rachel who could see how the music of nature had been disrupted and who was to blame. And what she saw and head scared her.
This is the story of how a life of observation and bravery changed the course of environmental science and continues to inspire the young naturalists of today.
#MelAndNikkiReview
Spring After Spring is a charming and inspiring children’s book how one voice can have an impact. The writer Stephanie tells the story beautifully and the illustrations are captivating. We loved learning about Rachel Carson and the environmental movement that she began. There is so much we can learn from her story and it also helps us realize that there is so much more that we need to learn about the environment. Our plant is very fragile and we all need to work together to protect it.
We especially loved the author’s note in the back of the book as it gave us a (little) deeper look at Rachel Carson and what she inspired. This children’s book showcased an empowering story that all children should read. It is important to know history as it will help us learn for the present and for the future.
“The balance of nature is build on a series of relationships between living things and their environment.” – Rachel Carson
Therefore, for this #MelAndNikkiReview we give Spring After Spring 5 Chirps out of 5! It is recommended for children between the ages of four and eight.
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About the Author
Stephanie Roth Sisson is an artist who has illustrated many books for children, including Star Stuff, a picture book biography of Carl Sagan. She divides her time between Mauritius, Africa and Sarasota, Florida.
Until next time…Happy Parenting!
-Momma Braga
* The book was provided to Momma Braga in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
