A seed is sleepy – Diana Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long

The book a seed is sleepy by author Dianna Hutts Aston and award-winning artist Sylvia Long is a gorgeous and informative non-fiction introduction to the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds!

Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle.

From tiny redwood seeds to giant coconut seeds, from bright red-orange mountain laurel seeds to pods of fluffy milkweed, an incredible variety of seeds are celebrated in all their beauty and wonder in this children’s book.

Wit its glorious illustrations and interesting facts, a seed is sleepy is great to learn more about botany and science topics such as life cycles, understanding flora and fauna functions with its story covering dormancy, travel, size, germination and growth of plants and flowers.

A seed is sleepy is recommended for all children, especially those aged 5 – 8 years old.

The book is published by Chronicle Kids Books and contains lovely illustrations by Sylvia Long.

Contents:

1 paperback book in English – 40 pages.

About Dianna Hutts Aston

Dianna Hutts Aston was born in Houston, Texas, attended the University of Houston, and worked as a journalist for several years. She lives in central Texas with her husband and two children.

About Sylvia Long

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many bestselling books for children. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.