When Emily Was Small
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A joyful frolic through the garden helps a little girl feel powerful in this beautiful picture book that celebrates nature, inspired by the writings of revered artist Emily Carr. Emily feels small. Small when her mother tells her not to get her dress dirty, small when she's told to sit up straight, small when she has to sit still in school. But when she's in the garden, she becomes Small: a wild, fearless, curious and passionate soul, communing with nature and feeling one with herself. She knows there are secrets to be unlocked in nature, and she yearns to discover the mysteries before she has to go back to being small . . . for now. When Emily Was Small is at once a celebration of freedom, a playful romp through the garden and a contemplation of the mysteries of nature.
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Smily is Small when her mother cautions her against getting dirty, when she has to sit still in school. But her happiness came when she went to the garden. This is where she met Wild. “Hello, Small. There is so much to show you.” And off goes Wild, with Small in hand, surrounded by sun-dazzled wings, with a hum and a buzz all around them.
Lovely. Based on the true story from the childhood of artist Emily Carr.
Love the art, the focus on nature, very much want to investigate Emily Carr's work and read more from Lauren Soloy.
