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    Helen Ahpornsiri’s Drawn From Nature is gorgeous

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    By Jessica on May 30, 2018 ages 6 and up, picture books
    Hele Ahpornsiri Drawn From NatureDRAWN FROM NATURE, by Helen Ahpornsiri, Big Picture Press, March 13, 2018, Hardcover, $22 (ages 6-9)

    Are picture books only for children? No! Drawn From Nature, by Helen Ahpornsiri, is one of those books you’ll buy for your kids but want to display on your coffee table.

    Drawn From Nature is nonfiction book that looks at the seasons through text and illustrations.

    What makes this book different, though, are those illustrations. Each bird, frog, butterfly or hare is created from pressed plants. Leaves, petals and seeds are artfully combined to create unique images that are bright and easily recognizable.

    Equally interesting, though not as eye-catching is Helen’s text. Each spread features informative information ranging from nest building and pond life to summer nights and forest fungi.

    I’ve never seen anything like Drawn From Nature. I could spend hours exploring Helen’s intricate artwork. This would be a fun book in which to employ a magnifying glass while reading with your child. And it would make a great gift for any gardener.

    © 2018, Cracking the Cover. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all books — digital and physical — have been provided for free by publishers in exchange for honest and unbiased reviews. All thoughts and opinions are those of the reviewer.

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    Jessica Harrison is the main reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. Prior to creating Cracking the Cover, Jessica worked as the in-house book critic for the Deseret News, a daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. Jessica also worked as a copy editor and general features writer for the paper. Following that, Jessica spent two years with an international company as a social media specialist. She is currently a freelance writer/editor. She is passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices.

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