# A Stone SAT Still - Hardcover

by **Brendan Wenzel** (Illustrator)

**The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and _New York Times_ bestselling picture book _They All Saw a Cat_ by Brendan Wenzel**

**_A Stone Sat Still_ tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock--but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world.**

This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant.

\- Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint  
\- Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles  
\- Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for children

**With a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place in the world--and the changing environment--_A Stone Sat Still_ proves Brendan Wenzel's mastery of the picture book form.**

This modern children's classic will enchant readers in preschool and kindergarten, as well as the adults that read with them.

\- A wonderful gift for teachers, librarians, and educators who are looking to teach difficult concepts like perspective and perception  
\- Perfect for parents and caregivers wanting to educate their kids about the environment, nature, and animals  
\- Great for fans of _I Want My Hat Back_ by Jon Klassen, _The Very Hungry Caterpillar_ by Eric Carle, and _The Lorax_ by Dr. Seuss, as well as Wenzel's previous books _They All Saw a Cat_ and _Hello Hello_

### Author Biography

Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator based in upstate New York. He wrote _Hello Hello_ and _They All Saw a Cat_, which was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor. He is a proud collaborator with groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures.

**Number of Pages:** 56

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.1 x 11.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 27, 2019

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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