Everyone Starts Small

Written by Liz Garton Scanlon · Illustrated by Dominique Ramsey

Nature's cycle unfolds, revealing creation, destruction, and renewal.

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40 pages· ~520L

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Witness nature's dance as Sun, Grass, Water, and Tree weave a tale of creation and renewal. Spring rains transform creeks into rivers, nurturing life. Even Fire, though destructive, paves the way for new growth. This poetic journey through the elements celebrates the resilience and harmony of our planet, inviting readers to explore the intricate balance of life, death, and regeneration.

From the publisher

Sun and Grass, Water and Tree, Fire and Rain–nature’s cycle of creation unfolds in a compelling lyrical text and striking illustrations. Sun grows beams and Grass grows blades and Cloud cannot contain herself. Spring rains change Water from a tumbling creek to a roaring river and bring Tree nutrients it needs to stretch toward the sky. As Sun’s rays intensify, the sprouts and fruits and insects of the forest grow and bloom and develop, all working together in harmony. Even Fire, whose work causes Tree to ache from the inside, brings opportunity for the next generation of flora and fauna. Paired with the vivid, organic imagery of Dominique Ramsey, Liz Garton Scanlon’s poetic tribute to our planet’s resilience is a resonant story of life, death, and regeneration.

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