One Bean

Description

What happens when you plant just one little bean? A fundamental childhood experiment charmingly unfolds in this first science book about planting and observation. A perfect balance of simple narration and cheerful, thoughtful three-dimensional paper sculptures just right for the very young, "One Bean" carefully and joyfully takes the young observer step-by-step through a plant's growth cycle, from planting the bean in a paper cup to the tasty results. Created with respect to the developmental needs of the youngest learner, here's a concept book that tips its hat to children's never-ending curiosity about the world around them.

Author description

Anne Rockwell is an acclaimed creator of innumerable children's books. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. Megan Halsey's charming illustrations can also be found in "Four Seasons Make a Year"; "Two Blue Jays"; "Becoming Butterflies"; "Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night"; and "One Bean." She lives in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.