A Stone Sat Still

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019   A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book   The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel!   A Stone Sat Still tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock, but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world.   This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant.   Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for children   With a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place in the world, and the changing environment, A Stone Sat Still proves Brendan Wenzel's mastery of the picture book form.   This modern children's classic will enchant readers in preschool and kindergarten, as well as the adults who read with them.   Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator based in upstate New York. He wrote Hello Hello and They All Saw a Cat which was the recipient of a Caldecott Honor. He is a proud collaborator with groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures.   Hardcover