pickA lovely Rachel Carson book geared toward children and with her grandnephew Roger in mind, written when he visited her summer Maine cottage. First published as an essay in 1956, she wanted to publish this with illustrations to captivate children, however was not able to complete the visuals before her death. This is a posthumous edition from 1998 with new photos celebrating nature and its wonders. A quick and peaceful read.
pickRachel Carson, in this short essay accompanied by Nick Kelsh‘s photographs, discusses how to instill a love of nature in a child. My favorite quote: “It is more important to pave the the way for the child to want to know than to put him on a diet of facts he is not ready to assimilate.”
pickI discovered this book on a random occasion, and simply enjoyed her short essays. I love the outdoors and wondering in nature, and I love the truth in her words about the natural world and its magic.
The sense of wonder, sense of delight and discovery, for the beauty and mysteries of the earth, sea and sky, for the wonder of life, will forever find us the reserves of strength and renewed excitement in living. 💚🌎🌊⛰🌲🌸💚
pickI bought this and started reading it not realizing it was a long essay. That said, it was gorgeous. I just wish it were longer.
The Sense of Wonder | 
