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lady_of_books's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
annetteb's review against another edition
2.0
Kind of a fluff book. I liked the names of the moons page.
kendranicole28's review against another edition
5.0
This beautifully illustrated guide is unlike anything I’ve read before: it isn’t so much a book as an invitation to an entire reading and nature-filled experience! Stunning photographs, colorful watercolorings, and creative pencil sketches are paired with poetry, writing prompts, mindfulness exercises, quotes, and intriguing nature facts, creating an invitation to appreciate, understand, and celebrate nature in enticing and original ways.
Though intended for adults, this book can easily be appreciated by all ages. Charleston and I read through this book across a week of afternoons spent on our front porch during the twins’ nap, and we both enjoyed the book’s encouragement to get out of our home and our heads for a bit to appreciate God’s creation. With the book’s leading we took “one minute vacations” with our senses, learned to identify shapes in the moon, named the types of clouds we could see from our yard, and imagined ourselves as deep-sea divers exploring exotic sea life. Such a wonderful tool in helping us reinvigorate an enthusiasm for the natural world.
This would be a fantastic gift book for a homeschooling family, young nature enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates creativity, nature, and the blending of the two.
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/may-2021-quick-lit-nonfiction-reads/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/
Though intended for adults, this book can easily be appreciated by all ages. Charleston and I read through this book across a week of afternoons spent on our front porch during the twins’ nap, and we both enjoyed the book’s encouragement to get out of our home and our heads for a bit to appreciate God’s creation. With the book’s leading we took “one minute vacations” with our senses, learned to identify shapes in the moon, named the types of clouds we could see from our yard, and imagined ourselves as deep-sea divers exploring exotic sea life. Such a wonderful tool in helping us reinvigorate an enthusiasm for the natural world.
This would be a fantastic gift book for a homeschooling family, young nature enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates creativity, nature, and the blending of the two.
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/may-2021-quick-lit-nonfiction-reads/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/
aqilahreads's review against another edition
4.0
loving the simple nature prompts and exercises found in this book
jj24's review against another edition
4.0
As a fan of Clare Walker Leslie’s previous books, I was thrilled to get an advance copy of her new book, “The Curious Nature Guide.” This beautiful book does not disappoint.
While I had an electronic copy, I think this is a book that likely shines in printed format. The guide makes heavy use of imagery and is filled both with gorgeous photography and the author’s own illustrations. Unlike a traditional field guide, this book provides suggestions and an invitation to readers to connect with nature where they are – whether they live in a gorgeous pastoral setting, or a bustling city. Ms. Walker Leslie provides several practical, experiential exercises for readers to experience nature right where they are, in the moment, using all of their senses not just their dominant one. With helpful suggestions she encourages readers to get in touch with their creative side, schedule an appointment with nature, and promises that “once you begin noticing, you will see more and more.”
This book will delight avowed nature lovers as well as those whose idea of “the great outdoors” is a walk on a paved path in a city park. This book would also make a lovely gift. 4 solid stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
While I had an electronic copy, I think this is a book that likely shines in printed format. The guide makes heavy use of imagery and is filled both with gorgeous photography and the author’s own illustrations. Unlike a traditional field guide, this book provides suggestions and an invitation to readers to connect with nature where they are – whether they live in a gorgeous pastoral setting, or a bustling city. Ms. Walker Leslie provides several practical, experiential exercises for readers to experience nature right where they are, in the moment, using all of their senses not just their dominant one. With helpful suggestions she encourages readers to get in touch with their creative side, schedule an appointment with nature, and promises that “once you begin noticing, you will see more and more.”
This book will delight avowed nature lovers as well as those whose idea of “the great outdoors” is a walk on a paved path in a city park. This book would also make a lovely gift. 4 solid stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
cherylkaye1's review
4.0
Great book about exploring nature, and following the seasons. Beautiful artwork.
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