Colleen Wood
Colleen Wood has worked as a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer in Vancouver for more than thirty years. She is an avid traveler, bringing her experiences home to use as creative inspiration. Her work has been shown in the Canadian Federation of Artists’ international art exhibition, and she has been showcased in International Artist Magazine.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
This gentle story demonstrates the First Nations' tradition of taking care of Mother Earth.
Tess has visited her grandmother many times without really being aware of the garden. But today when they step out the door, Tess learns that all of nature can be a garden. And if you take care of the plants that are growing, if you learn about them - understanding when they flower, when they give fruit, and when to leave them alone - you will always find something to nourish you.
At the end of the day, Tess is grateful to Mother Earth for having such a lovely garden, and she is thankful for having such a wise grandma.
Elaine McLeod's poetic text and Colleen Wood's gentle watercolors combine to make Lessons from Mother Earth a celebration of nature and life.
Educator Information
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies, Science and Nature.
Additional Information
24 pages | 8.80" x 8.80"
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