Nature's Friend

By Lindsey McDivitt, Eileen Ryan Ewen (illustrator),

Book cover of Nature's Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story

Book description

2019 Green Earth Book Awards - Long List The art and writing of Gwen Frostic are well known in her home state of Michigan and around the world, but this picture book biography tells the story behind Gwen's famous work. After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace…

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1 author picked Nature's Friend as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Gwen Frostic overcame disability as a child to become one of the most famous nature artists. Through her engaging art and writing, Frostic reminded people to stop and revel in the wonder and beauty of the natural world which is all around. The colorful illustrations highlight the informative and lyrical text. 

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