{"product_id":"when-you-find-the-right-rock-9781797214580","title":"When You Find the Right Rock","description":"\u003cb\u003eA marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSomewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Maybe it is a rock from the heart of a mountain that will remind you of how big YOU are inside, too. Maybe it is a rock washed by the sea that knows all about the backs and forths and ups and downs of things. Maybe it is a small rock, just the right size to close your hand around and know that the rock is with you and it is just right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through vibrant illustration and evocative text, \u003ci\u003eWhen You Find the Right Rock\u003c\/i\u003e carries readers along on a journey of discovery, from the mountains to the sea, that's all about learning the beauty of being in the moment, connecting with nature, and the thrill of finding a precious keepsake to call your own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCOOL ROCKS: Whether it's a special pebble for a pocket or a colorful collection in a box, rocks offer a special kind of companionship and a portable and lasting connection with the natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: Our connections with nature reduce stress and increase happiness and resilience. This book is an ode to the presentness that we find in the natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e NATURE BOOK FOR ALL: A love of the natural world is easy to instill in kids, and it's so rewarding--both intellectually and emotionally. Here is a wonderful reminder that when we see ourselves in nature, we get in touch with our own depth and texture and lastingness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who love the natural world \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teachers and librarians looking for a poetic picture book on rocks and nature \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone who has found the secret joy of a special rock \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of \u003ci\u003eA Stone Sat Still\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Rock Is Lively\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRicky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Lyn Ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.20h x 9.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797214580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2024 pg. 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including \u003ci\u003eStars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePumpkins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Thank You Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGo to Sleep, Little Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire, on an old farm where there are big rocks and pocket rocks, medium-sized and big, big rocks--all just right for saying hello to. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She studied philosophy and languages in Australia but then decided she wanted to create pictures. Since moving to Italy, she has worked on a few stop-motion animation projects along with her husband, Gianluca, but her passion lies in making picture books. She gets inspired by nature, children, mid-century illustration, folk art, and architecture. She lives in Rome with Gianluca and their daughter, Nina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119568678957,"sku":"9781797214580","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_62844c45-c829-4a95-aa98-1aa72511b7b7.jpg?v=1756230072","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/when-you-find-the-right-rock-9781797214580","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}