Outside In: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

Step outside and explore the wonders of nature in 'Outside In,' a 2021 Caldecott Honor Book by Deborah Underwood. This poetic picture book celebrates the beauty and interconnectedness of the world around us, showing how nature touches our lives in unexpected ways, even when we're indoors.

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Deborah Underwood(Author)

Discover what critics are saying about 'Outside In':

'Quietly profound...a comforting reminder that Outside will be there for us when we're ready' - The New York Times Book Review

'[M]uch subtler and smarter than all those put-down-your-screen stories kids get hit with, and the atmospheric watercolors on these pages mesmerize' - NPR, Best Books of 2020

'[A] love letter to nature...Lushness without sweetness—wild, darkly romantic, and exquisite' - Kirkus, STARRED review

'This gorgeous celebration of nature is a stirring invitation to play' - School Library Journal, STARRED review

'A moving reminder that nature's beckoning need not go unrequited' - Publisher's Weekly, STARRED review

'[A] gentle, unpreachy text that conveys the way modern life can be cut off from or blind to nature...Perfect for an outside storytime, this will also provoke discussion among kids about their own outside/inside differentiations' - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review

'[A] lyrical and sensory exploration of the artificial separation between indoors and outdoors...Outside In is a beguiling, thought-provoking book that thinks outside the box' - BookPage, STARRED review

'The intersection of outside and inside is creatively explored in this reflection on nature and its gentle persistence and ever-presence...Lovely, expressionistic art and poetic prose invite readers to contemplate nature's mystique and its role in everyday life' - Horn Book Magazine

Get to know the talented creators behind 'Outside In':

Deborah Underwood, the New York Times bestselling author of 'The Quiet Book,' 'The Loud Book!,' and 'Here Comes the Easter Cat,' as well as the Caldecott Honor-winning 'Outside In,' resides in Northern California with her feline muse, Bella.

Cindy Derby, the author and illustrator of many critically acclaimed children's books, including 'Outside In' written by Deborah Underwood, has received numerous accolades for her work and currently calls San Francisco home.

Product details

Reading age

3 - 6 years, from customers

Language

English

Grade level

Preschool - 3

Dimensions

10 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches

How to buy

Amazon.com

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