FICTION

At This Very Moment

by Jim ARNOSKY
978-0-52542-252-5.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2—3—Moment by moment, as children brush their teeth in the morning, take a drink at the school water fountain, or slip into sleep at night, Arnosky's rhythmic text reminds them of small happenings in the natural world. Pelicans fly "home" to roost, an 11-point buck sips from a forest pool, and an elf owl peers from its home in a saguaro. Arnosky's signature dramatic, realistic artwork keeps perfect step with the simple words. An author's note casts a personal glimpse over all, with the author explaining that the finback whale "rose in the Atlantic Ocean on a foggy Maine afternoon," and the roaring lion is "in my dreams," while the raccoons are "in my woodshed." An eye-catching, serendipitous global tour for young imaginations.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Arnosky reminds readers that as they go about their days, animals are engaged in activities both similar and different to theirs: "Every moment of your day / is matched by other moments / near and far away." Through rhythmic text and expansive paintings, Arnosky succeeds in presenting a thoughtful celebration of the natural world that's well suited for bedtime sharing. "Notes on Animals" are appended.
Reviewed by Patricia Manning , Jun 01, 2011

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