THE NIGHT THE FOREST CAME TO TOWN

Book ID/图书代码： 09917518C00024

English Summary/英文概要： From dusk to dawn a forest creeps into a town where the grown-ups are too distracted to notice. But the children do. They see greenery take root in the lifeless cracks of dull sidewalks. They see an eagle build her nest atop a forgotten fountain and saplings start to sprout in dark corners. A gray-drab city defined by concrete and steel, vibrations and notifications, transforms into a living garden where apartment buildings overflow with window boxes full of flowers, birds sing songs through day and night and children laugh and tend to their gardens. Watch as nature reclaims this town.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： ★亞馬遜4.6顆星推薦

★由美國詩人Charles Ghigna撰寫文字

當森林重新回到城市裡，
會發生什麼事？
大人們太容易分心了，
只有孩子們的眼睛可以發現一切，
一顆種子飛落到人行到道，
綠色的樹苗開始萌芽，
一隻河狸在噴泉旁建起了攔水霸，
一隻老鷹在公園的雕像上築巢……
灰色的城市逐漸變成美麗的花園，
大自然重新回到了這座城市！

這本美麗的繪本歌頌大自然的活力，
也讓人們反思城市發展與自然的關係。

中文书讯/Zoe2018-12-21

Awards/获奖情况："Written in perfect rhyme that is enriched by whimsical, vibrant illustrations, this book pulls the reader into the magic it is about to weave… Nature reclaimed this town and its residents will never be the same. I loved the book and highly recommend it." (Storywraps Blog 2018-05-08)

"The combination of poem and art will appeal to young children who can study the detail in the illustrations while listening to the narrative. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine 2018-06-20)

"With vibrant and engaging illustrations, this picture book sings the story of a paved parking lot returning to a paradise…Ghigna’s rhythmic and rhyming couplets narrate the miracle with the respect and drama of a professional bard…The multicultural faces make this a good choice for preschool and early-elementary shelves, especially in settings that prize a connection to nature." (Kirkus Reviews 2018-07-19)

"This story is visually stunning, refreshing in its simplicity, and will no doubt become a ’Can we read it again?’ favourite among readers of all ages." (BC BookLook 2018-09-04)

"I loved this little picture book…The illustrations are whimsical, detailed, and perfect for the story…The rhyming text is cute and I think this would make a wonderful read aloud." (Carol’s Notebook blog 2018-10-01)

"An exquisite poem cleverly illustrated to evoke feelings of wonder and awe…Highly recommended for both public and school libraries as well as a gift for preschoolers and young elementary school aged children. It is a delight to read aloud at Story Time. The language is age appropriate with just enough variety of words to inspire curiosity and to expand vocabulary. The drawings invite contemplation." (Resource Links 2018-10-24)

"Beautifully illustrated…A great read-aloud for primary students." (Canadian Teacher 2019-01-25)

"This captivating story will hook young readers from the opening lines, enchanting them with its lyrical text and evocative illustrations. Ghigna employs rhyming quatrains to brilliant effect, conjuring up bewitching images with his skillful use of poetic devices and sensory detail (’whispered echoes roam,’ ’hallowed hush of twilight,’ ’beneath the veil of twilight’s blush’). Reading aloud his beautiful lines amplifies the magic." (Jama’s Alphabet Soup blog 2019-03-22)

About the Author/作者介绍： Charles Ghigna, or Father Goose??, lives in a treehouse in the middle of Alabama. He is the author of more than 100 award-winning books from Random House, Disney, Hyperion, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Time Inc., Abrams, Boyds Mills Press, Charlesbridge, Capstone, Orca and other publishers. He has served as poet-in-residence and chair of creative writing at the Alabama School of Fine Arts and as a nationally syndicated feature writer for Tribune Media Services. For more information, visit www.FatherGoose.com.

Annie Wilkinson is a Canadian illustrator, the mother of two and the youngest of eight. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her two children and a neurotic cat. She also likes to play music and, even though her talents in both areas are questionable, softball and hockey. For more information, visit www.anniewilkinson.com.

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