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“There's so much to do, you see, when it's just the world and me.“ It shows the authors love for nature and finding joy in simple things.

This is a great book to promote outdoor activities and inspiring kids to see nature and outdoors.

Poetry- Published in 2012. This poetry books talks about games and activities like playing with sticks, jumping rope, blowing bubbles, and catching fireflies. The book encourages readers to appreciate the fun of everyday fun.

Amazing pictures and story line

“Once we were part of outside, and outside was part of us. “

When way I would use this book is to help students understand our environment and why we should take better care of it. You could form many writing prompts off of this book.

Week 1: Caldecott Winner! I love the illustrations in this book and how it is full of color. It truly stirs up some emotions within the language and pictures used. Published in 2020.

The only reason this isn‘t a pan for me is that the author was a 20yo at the time the story takes place and thus his brain was clearly *not* fully formed. TW for the (sometimes senseless, often suffering) deaths of a number of wild animals. The author learned some life lessons, in a good way, but not before I wanted to throat punch him. Also: do not bring a dog along on your tale and then fail to keep me constantly updated on their wellbeing. 3⭐️

One quote from Outside In by Deborah Underwood is: “We forget Outside is waiting, the sound of the wind and the song of the birds. We forget that outside is there, waiting... but outside is always there.“ This captures the theme of the book that nature is patiently waiting for us to reconnect with it.

I would use this book in my future classroom by discussing environmental issues and nature. This is also a great book for art class to show perceptive and lines!