# Wonders of Nature - Hardcover

by **Jane Werner Watson** (Author), **Eloise Wilkin** (Illustrator)

_"Isn't it a wonder that out in the pond, smooth wiggly tadpoles lose their tails and grow legs, and turn into frogs? And that fuzzy caterpillars weave silken cocoons around themselves and go to sleep, then wake up as pretty moths or butterflies?"  
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It's a rare nonfiction book that's also a simple, beautiful poem. In this gorgeous Little Golden Book from 1957, Eloise Wilkin's stunning and realistic artwork is accompanied by gentle text that brings an awe of nature to the youngest readers.

### Author Biography

**JANE WERNER WATSON** (1915-2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles include _The Fuzzy Duckling_ (illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen), _Animal Friends_ (illustrated by Garth Williams), and _My Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature_ (all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin)_._

**ELOISE WILKIN** (1904-1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career, including _The Christmas Story, Wonders of Nature, Baby Listens,_ and _We Help Mommy._ Famous for her beautifully detailed paintings of the natural world and of cherubic children, she helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Golden Books _Prayers for Children_ and _My Little Golden Book About God_ have never been out of print.

**Number of Pages:** 24

**Dimensions:** 0.19 x 7.75 x 6.75 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 12, 2010

## Details

- **Price:** 5.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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