Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature

Written by Marcie Flinchum Atkins

Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

If you were dormant / waiting out the cold, the dry, the heat / you would pause.

Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!

"A refreshingly original exploration of a physical process both common and important in the natural world."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner
• Release date: Aug 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728412801

Marcie Flinchum Atkins

Marcie Flinchum Atkins taught fourth graders about dormancy before becoming an elementary school librarian. She holds an MA and MFA in Children’s Literature from Hollins University. She lives with her family in Virginia. You can visit her at: www.marcieatkins.com.