All Things Change: Nature's rhythms, from sprouting seeds to shining stars

by Anna Claybourne, Sarah Edmonds (Illustrator)

Everything changes. From the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle. Some change happens right before your eyes, while other transformations happen so slowly that you won't notice them in your lifetime. And you change too, just like everything else in Nature - growing, learning and changing your thoughts and feelings.All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change - how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control?Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.

Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2021

About the author

Freelance children’s writer and editor, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Anna Claybourne writes children's information books on all kinds of topics: science experiments, ancient history, the human body, things to make, the environment, robots, evolution, art, fashion, Shakespeare and many more - as well as retellings of myths, legends and Shakespeare plays, and rhyming stories.

She studied English literature at university, but has always been interested in science, technology and art and design as well. She loves making and crafting, especially sewing, and her house is full of fabrics, craft materials, tools and books. Other interests and passions include camping, cats, outdoor swimming, news and politics, and music - she plays the trombone and has played in many different bands and orchestras, including performing live on a John Peel session in 2002 with Scottish band Ballboy.

Anna was born and grew up in Yorkshire, but has also lived in Canada as a student, Iceland as an au pair, and Costa Rica as a conservation volunteer, where she saw tarantulas, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and giant katydids. She now lives in Edinburgh with her two children and two cats, Skye and Socks.

Reviews

[Reelika Kullerkan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Põneva vaatenurgaga raamat, kus loodus on ühendatud psühholoogiaga. Looduses toimuvate meist olenemata muutuste selgitamisega näidatakse, kuidas muutustega leppida ja kuidas neist saab midagi uut ja põnevat tekkida. Vahele on pikitud kuulsate inimeste inspireerivaid tsitaate. "Kõik muutub, isegi kivi" Claude Monet.

[Richard Skolek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Krásná dětská knížka o různých změnách a přírodních procesech – o pohybu planet, přílivu a odlivu, ročních obdobích, evoluci, korozi, rozkladu, stárnutí apod. Všechno je srozumitelně a chytře podané, v knížce jsou moc pěkné ilustrace.

[Carol Youssif · Rating 4 out of 5]

This gentle book is both an ode to nature and to change. The writing leads up to children dealing with life changes, especially those they cannot control.
A really beautiful book!