The poem forest poet W.S. Merwin and the palm tree forest he grew from scratch
All his life, William Stanley searched for a wild place of his own. Growing up in the straightened-out city blocks of his childhood and finding some respite in summer trips to a cabin in the woods, William Stanley yearned for space, fragrant soil, tall trees, and the silence that surrounds them. In...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Somerville, Massachusetts :
Candlewick Press,
2022.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | All his life, William Stanley searched for a wild place of his own. Growing up in the straightened-out city blocks of his childhood and finding some respite in summer trips to a cabin in the woods, William Stanley yearned for space, fragrant soil, tall trees, and the silence that surrounds them. In Hawaii, he learned of acres of land depleted from toxic agricultural practices, and he became determined to restore that land and create one of the most comprehensive palm gardens in the world. |
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| Item Description: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 4-8 years Preschool-Grade 3 |
| ISBN: | 9781536211269 1536211265 |
| Author Notes: | Chris Turnham is an artist and illustrator whose books include The Wish Tree and Hello, Rain! , both by Kyo Maclear, and National Parks of the U.S.A. by Kate Siber. Chris Turnham has also worked as a visual development artist in the animation industry. He lives in Los Angeles. |
