Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature

By Marcie Flinchum Atkins

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 Publishing
• Release date: Sep 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9781541572119

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.

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Reviews for Wait, Rest, Pause

[robinsonstef · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gorgeous pictures!

[pardamustang · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wait, Rest, Pause by Marcie Flinchum Atkins is a charming little book that teaches kids about dormancy and how different animals (and plants!) handle it. The language is very poetic, and the photos are gorgeous. At the end, each type of dormancy is explained in further detail. There's also a suggested reading section. A great teaching tool for classrooms, or the perfect gift for nature-loving kids.***Many thanks to Netgalley and Lerner Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[sylliu_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A beautifully-photographed nonfiction picture book about dormancy in nature - with some unexpected and delightful information.