Ruby Sisson Library

A boy explores his urban forest, then interprets it through his art. With art supplies in tow, a young boy meanders through the forest near his home. A keen observer, the boy sees his forest as both "fluffy" and "prickly," and as both "crispy" and "soft." It's also "scattered and soggy, and spotted and foggy." His forest is made up of many colors - but he decides that "mostly it's green." Each aspect of the forest inspires a different kind of art:...

Instructions for drawing water, land, plants, and animals.

An artist describes finding natural beauty in the world around us.

"Children across the U.S. honor their spirited uniqueness as well as the beautiful, diverse landscapes within the National Parks-lands that also represent the country's complicated history"--