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From a dynamic author and illustrator team, a picture book about connecting to nature and with each other on a path across the city, from a park to the beach
Follow along as families from all over the city set out and connect on a trail that begins inland and winds its way through diverse neighborhoods, city playgrounds and parks, up and down open-space hills, past piñata parties and food trucks, downtown buildings, movie-studio rainbows, and public art murals—all the way to the beach at dusk, where they meet around a bonfire, next to a sparkling Ferris wheel on a pier. Inspired by a real city trail called Park to Playa in Los Angeles, From Park to Playa includes back matter not only about the real path, but about finding your path where you live. Nature is just outside the door and free and accessible to all, even if you live in the middle of a major city.
Come hike with me!Join me at Stoneview Nature Center for an interactive storytime and a family hike!
3:30 for younger kids. We'll read the book then walk across the pedestrian bridge in to Kenneth Hahn State Park for nature games. This hike is not steep. 6:00 for teens and adults. Come at 5:30 to chat and hear about the inspiration behind the book, then we'll go on a 15-20 minute steep hike from Stoneview to the top of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. We'll compare the view to how it appears in the book! Please wear close-toed shoes that can get dusty. 5950 Stoneview Drive, Culver City CA 90232 |
Coming Aug 6, 2024
The team behind the acclaimed book Caves returns with an enticing exploration of one of the most explosive wonders on the planet -- Volcanoes!
A rumble. A tremble. A grumble. Growing, growling, getting hot. When will it... POP?! Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads children on an adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, Beckerman guides readers with dramatic, poetic language. Nonfiction text on every page allows for deeper understanding of the topic. Illustrator Kalen Chock's stunning illustrations have been praised as "atmospheric" and "striking," and readers will be delighted as each new page brings a new surprise. Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, additional information on the types of volcanic eruptions and the questions volcanologists are trying to answer, and additional facts. |