Giant Steps

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Pub Date Apr 08 2025 | Archive Date Feb 24 2025
Publisher Spotlight | Blue Dot Kids Press

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Description

A young child puts on boots and heads outside to explore—and finds a tiny world of battling beetles, racing snails, and ants on the move in this STEAM-focused picture book for nature lovers. 

Each small step into the backyard garden leads to a new and wondrous find that unlocks the imagination, magnifying the world—and even the adventurer!—until the child is taking giant steps through whole forests, tracking a bear, and even pausing to watch a parade of wild creatures dance across the sky. Then an even bigger giant appears to lead the young explorer home! 

Giant Steps is full of bright, whimsical illustrations and paper cutouts of plants, insects, and animals that will inspire young readers to play and seek new experiences outdoors

Little readers interested in science will enjoy feeling like a giant as they step into the equally little explorer’s shoes, while parents and grandparents will enjoy seeing the world once again through a child’s eyes. Each page holds a new nature discovery along with valuable lessons on mindfulness, creativity, and independent play, making Giant Steps the perfect gift for curious young readers ready for adventure.

A young child puts on boots and heads outside to explore—and finds a tiny world of battling beetles, racing snails, and ants on the move in this STEAM-focused picture book for nature lovers. 

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ISBN 9798989858828
PRICE $18.95 (USD)
PAGES 40

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This is a sweet story of a child who goes on a walk through the world and uses his imagination with the things that he sees. I love the simplicity of the story as it gives the reader time to ponder what is on each page. What might be a tree truck is an elephant and what is a group of tadpoles is "a hundred eyes watching me". The pictures are whimsical with lots of detail but not overwhelming to look at. This book would be a wonderful way to inspire preschoolers or kindergarten before taking a nature walk and then have them share what things they "saw".

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This book follows a young child's adventure through the outdoors. Beautiful, thoughtful illustrations capture the joy of discovery and exploring through the character's eyes. This is one of my favorite picture books of the year so far, and I'm excited to use it during my outdoor programs.

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This was a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates growth, curiosity, and the wonders of nature. Through poetic storytelling and captivating artwork, it invites young readers to explore the world around them with imagination and wonder.

Each small step into the backyard garden reveals new discoveries, and as the child's imagination soars, the world grows larger and more magical. This book is a reminder of the importance of curiosity and exploration for a child, as well as the bond between parent and child.

Simple, sweet and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

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This is a story about an adventure and about how our world contains wonderful things in all sizes. It’s a simple book with very positive feelings woven through.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

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