Dear World

By Takayo Noda

Book Overview

dear world please tell me why and how you keep our earth so beautiful A child's world is full of wonder-the colors of autumn leaves, the taste of fresh apples, the cheerful rhythm of Mom's footsteps in the morning. Each day offers new discoveries, new emotions, and always something new to celebrate. In this luminous book, told as a child's poetic notes to the earth and its inhabitants, and illustrated with ex-quisite cut-paper collages, Takayo Noda inspires us to observe each detail of our dear world with imagination and joy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803726449
• ISBN13: 9780803726444
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Dial
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 20.0" x 0.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Kindergarten and higher

Customer Reviews

Whimsical Collages

I purchased this book for my 3 year old based on the cover illustrations. I love collages and this book didn't disappoint. The poems are cute and accessible for a young child. The pictures are fun to look at again and again!

Breathtaking first endeavor!

Dear World is a breathtaking first endeavor for author Takayo Noda. Internationally known for her exquisite cut-paper collages from handmade paper, she puts to words what her artwork expresses.Each poem is a jewel in and of itself. The poetry is startling in its simplicity, yet that simplicity is riveting in its unique, stark and chaste form, making one catch one's breath at its pure beauty, demanding we take more notice of the wonders of nature. The artwork is achingly beautiful and cheerful simultaneously. This is a wonderful book to introduce children to the magic of poetry and the beauty in simple everyday events. Highly recommended.

A beautifully illustrated book with a child's poetic notes

A lovely picture book with a childfs poetic notes. Takayo Noda is a wonderful artist. Her collages made from bright color cut-paper and watercolor are splendid and imaginative. Highly recommended!