Step Gently Out

Written by Helen Frost

Photography by Rick Lieder

If you have ever looked at the world through a magnifying glass and really seen the beauty hidden all around you, you will be happy to introduce this universe of tiny hidden creatures to your young person.  Helen Frost uses gentle poetic language to capture the essence of secret creatures around us.  She writes a perfect bedtime story to calm and soothe young minds into peaceful dreams.

Award-winning photographer, Rick Lieder takes beautifully detailed macro photographs of each wonderful  specimen.   He truly shows that, “the smallest creatures around us are the most amazing,”  (Lieder Jacket quote).  His photography is charmingly designed to give you a close-up view of the subject with a hint of movement and spectacular use of colour.

Your little one will be amazed by the beauty and intricacy of a moth’s wings, revel in the loveliness of a spiderweb covered in dewdrops, and be fascinated by the jewelled body of a damsel fly.  In essence, you will introduce them to the mysterious and impressive world that is all around them.  They will learn to respect and cherish all creatures, no matter how small.

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