Description: Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and shares why it's important to protect them for future generations.
Brief description:
Sara Theuerkauf is an illustrator and interior architect. Her work captures moments of simple ritual coziness and reflects her affinity for nature, textiles, traditional craft, maps and design. Her best ideas for sketches come to her on long walks through the forest or botanical gardens near her studio in Vancouver.
Review Quotes: "This beautifully illustrated book...presents a compelling argument for conservation, encouraging young readers to recognize the role green spaces play in daily life and to take action in protecting them. Supports respectful, informed engagement with the natural world and offers educators an ideal entry point for lessons in science, health, art, and social studies."-- "BC Books for Schools"