About This Book
Step Gently Out is a beautiful and calming picture book that combines exquisite close-up photography with simple, rhyming poetry to encourage children to observe the natural world around them. It offers a bug's-eye view of insects and their habitats, fostering a sense of wonder and respect for even the smallest creatures. The book includes factual information about insects, making it both an artistic and educational experience. Ideal for ages 4-11, it's perfect for a quiet read-aloud or for independent readers who appreciate nature and poetry.
Close-up photos and lightly-rhymed declarative verse capture a bug's-eye view of nature and encouarge children to experience the world outside their doors with care and openness. Includes insect facts.
Discussion Prompts
1
What is your favorite insect shown in the book, and why?
2
How does the book make you feel about bugs and other small creatures?
3
What are some ways we can 'step gently out' and be kind to nature?
4
What tiny things have you noticed in your own backyard or a park?
5
If you could be an insect for a day, which one would you be and what would you do?
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