Night Walk to the Sea
A story about Rachel Carson, Earth’s Protector
Written by Deborah Wiles
Illustrated by Daniel Miyares
You can listen at Spotify to a bit about Rachel and Silent Spring, and hear a few of the songs I listened to while writing this book about a little boy who is afraid of the storm and his journey to the sea with Rachel where they discover bioluminescence and rescue a firefly. Based on a true story.
“Now open your eyes,” said Rachel. “Look!”
Roger blinked. “What is it?” he whispered.
The sea was alive with moving light.
Blue and green and
sparkling like diamonds,
glittering like emeralds,
alive and alive and alive.
Everywhere, as far as Roger and Rachel could see,
the sea was filled with luminous life.
Published by: Random House/Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
ISBN-10: 1524701475
ISBN-13: 978-1524701475
Buy the Book: Penguin/Random House, Amazon, IndieBound, Bookshop.org
Overview
An introduction to luminescence, Rachel Carson, and the wonders of the natural world, through a true encounter with her nephew and a firefly after one stormy night in Maine, a moment that Carson wrote about in a letter to a friend.
Praise for Long Walk to the Sea
“This luminous picture book by an award-winning author and acclaimed illustrator is the perfect tool to discuss the importance of the natural world with young children, as well as introduce them to environmental activist Rachel Carson.” –Junior Library Guild
“… the text is lovely and lyrical… When illustrating natural phenomena, the art—like the text—is magical.” – Kirkus Reviews
“This luminous picture book by an award-winning author and acclaimed illustrator is the perfect tool to discuss the importance of the natural world with young children, as well as introduce them to environmental activist Rachel Carson.” — The Curious Reader
“You need to have this book in your hands.” — The Horn Book
Resources
Rachel Carson Spotify Playlist at Deborah Wiles Books
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcJlDISSfDbLqHBUR8XtC
The Life of Rachel Carson:
https://www.rachelcarson.org/life
Rachel Carson at the National Parks Service:
https://www.nps.gov/people/rachel-carson.htm
Rachel Carson at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
https://www.fws.gov/staff-profile/rachel-carson-1907-1964-author-modern-environmental-movement
A Link to SILENT SPRING:
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