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    Book giveaway of As Maya Grows in the Natural World presented* by Patricia Ambinder in partnership with The Children’s Book Review.

    Inspired by John Muir’s timeless wisdom, the essence of the book As Maya Grows in the Natural World lies in his profound words:

    Nature is the greatest teacher of all. It teaches us to love, to care, and to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

    This book is a celebration of the joy found in outdoor play and the invaluable lessons nature imparts in building self-confidence and resilience, all while fostering a deep love for the environment. Author Patricia Ambinder hopes that through these pages, young readers will forge a lasting connection with the natural world, recognizing that ‘the world is our home, and we belong to each other.’

    In addition to receiving a copy of the book, three lucky winners will have the opportunity to direct a $100 donation to a children’s or nature-related charity of their choice.

    To enter this giveaway, participants are invited to share a favorite nature quotation—be it an original composition or one from a known or unknown source. Let us unite in spreading the wisdom and beauty of the natural world.

    Book Cover As Maya Grows in the Natural World

    As Maya Grows in the Natural World is a lovely introduction to sustainability and the environment for young readers. 

    —Dr. Jen Harrison, The Children’s Book Review

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    As Maya Grows in the Natural World: Book Giveaway

    About the Book

    Book Cover As Maya Grows in the Natural World

    As Maya Grows in the Natural World

    Written by Patricia Ambinder

    Illustrated by Kim Soderberg

    Ages: 2-6 | 34 Pages

    Publisher: Patricia Ambinder (2023) | ISBN-13: 9798988238553

    Publisher’s Book Summary: Maya and her friends delight in catching falling leaves, dancing to the music of swaying trees, and discovering other enchanting adventures that grow self-confidence and foster a love of nature.

    The sounds of rippling streams seem to flow from the pages, and your fingertips can almost feel the texture of sticks, stones, and cones from the beautiful illustrations with stunning detail.

    Imaginative rhymes-Paint a pumpkin with colors that splish-splash and swish-paired with insightful quotations for adults by known and unknown sources -The sea has a way of reminding us of our smallness, yet at the same time, our potential for greatness- teach nature’s nurturing lessons of kindness, empathy, compassion, and the joy of curiosity.

    Among the book’s surprises is a red lotus flower, a symbol of resilience, hidden brightly, its bloom waiting to be found.

    Through Maya’s journey, children grow to understand that nature’s gifts belong to everyone and that protecting them is our shared responsibility—Earth and Heart are spelled with the same letters.

    Celebrate the wonder of the natural world brimming with flowers, apples, turtles, deer, ducks, birds, soil, streams, leaves, and other open-air treasures!

    Enjoy the great fun Maya has on every page. She hopes you love reading her book under a tree, beneath the sky, or wherever you feel the happiest!

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    About the Author

    A writer of poetry and prose, Patricia Ambinder is a passionate social justice advocate with an avid curiosity to understand the complexities of the human experience. She appreciates the concise eloquence of quotations to nurture imagination and challenge thinking.

    For decades, Patricia held leadership positions on boards and councils, offering guidance and enhancing communications to strengthen community engagement on issues such as early childhood education, food security and peace and justice. She is an Honorary Life Member of the Board of Directors of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

    Patricia and her husband cherish time with their four children and extended family. It was her adored granddaughter Maya’s fascination with leaves and delight in morning nature walks that inspired “As Maya Grows in the Natural World.” Patricia loves watching birds and hearing the rustle of sea grapes.

    For more information, visit AsMayaGrows.com.

    Patricia Ambinder: Author Headshot

    About the Illustrator

    Kim Soderberg is a Children’s Book Illustrator with a personal and professional passion for helping children grow in kindness through visual storytelling. After her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the importance of advocating for acceptance became a focal point in her work. Through portraying characters of all differences and abilities, she supports a culture where we all belong as we are in this world.

    Kim currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her graphic designer husband, Josh, and their three energetic children. She has a BFA in illustration from the Columbus College of Art Design and is an active member of SCBWI. When she is not illustrating, you can find her creating with Sculpey, exploring Lake Erie, or searching for a new succulent to add to her collection.

    For more information, visit kimsoderbergillustration.com.

    Kim Soderberg: Illustrator Headshot

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    353 Comments

      • Patti on

        Thank you, Rhonda. It is interesting that Albert Einstein deeply understood nature through his scientific work, and he also loved and found peace in nature for personal relaxation and inspiration.

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      • Patti on

        Thank you, Rebecca. May every moment you and your son spend reading together be filled with delightful discoveries. Maya hopes her story will be among those adventures.

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    4. Nancy E. on

      We simply must start taking better care of this planet. It looks as if young Maya and her friends, with their joy in the natural world, will be the best ones to teach us how to do it.

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      • Patti on

        Thank you so much, Nancy. Your kind words resonate with the journey of Maya and her friends, who through outdoor play, grow to appreciate the beauty, vitality, and fragility of the natural world.

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    18. gloria patterson on

      building self-confidence and resilience, all while fostering a deep love for the environment this sounds like book that all should enjoy

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    20. Hannah J on

      We love going on hikes and talking about not littering to our kids as a beginning to be responsible with God’s creation 🙂

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    22. Patti on

      With appreciation for the quote by Dolly Parton, here is another: The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain. Thank you.

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      • Patti on

        Thank you, Donna. Kim has a beautiful portfolio of her work on her website. On my website, I have a section all about Kim: “The Illustrator’s Nature: the Words and Colors of Kim Soderberg.

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      • Patti on

        Gloria, thank you. In the book, the experiences focus on early learning through engaging the senses, such as sight, sound, and feeling nature’s textures, to nurture a connection to the natural world.

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    38. Tracy Urschler on

      “I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.” – Andy Warhol

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      • Patti on

        Thank you for sharing, Tracy. It is so interesting to learn that Andy Warhol, celebrated as a Pop Artist, was also an art explorer concerned with the preservation of nature. The book has a reference to children as art explorers with nature as the source.

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    47. Tracy Urschler on

      Some of nature’s most exquisite handiwork is on a miniature scale, as anyone knows who has applied a magnifying glass to a snowflake. —Rachel Carson

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      • Patti on

        Tracy, thank you for sharing. Snowflakes are a dazzling example of nature’s artistry. Nature certainly creates magic in all her colors, sizes and textures.

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      • Patti on

        Thank you, Leela. Thank you for the thought-enhancing quote. Nature truly has the power to make something extraordinary from the seemingly ordinary. (though nothing in nature is ordinary).

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