A Stone Sat Still

Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

A stone becomes a world for animals, revealing nature's hidden wonders.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,660 ratings

50 pages· 219 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· NP0L

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Bookroo's summary

In 'A Stone Sat Still,' a simple stone transforms into a world of wonder for various animals. Each creature sees it differently—a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven. Through stunning illustrations and soothing rhythms, this tale explores perspective, perception, and the passage of time, all while delivering a poignant environmental message. How does one stone hold so many meanings? Discover the beauty of nature's hidden wonders in this enchanting picture book.

From the publisher

In this moving companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning They All Saw a Cat, Brendan Wenzel tells the story of a seemingly ordinary stone. But it isn’t just a stone—to the animals that use it, it’s a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven…even an entire world. With stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint, and soothing rhythms that invite reading aloud, A Stone Sat Still is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, sensory experience, color, size, function, and time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant. Once again Wenzel shows himself to be a master of the picture book form.

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