Nature's Wisdom by Sixth&Spring Books

Nature’s Wisdom

Ar t • C olor ing • Nature

Celebrate the Wonders of Nature

Coloring Our Beautiful World

Naturalists, writers, artists, and other great thinkers have long been inspired by nature and moved to praise its influence on their lives. Nature’s Wisdom gathers together dozens of quotations that evoke the wonder and allure of nature. Gorgeously hand-lettered quotations pair with images of peaceful landscapes, delightful flowers, charming birds, and other animals to grace the pages of this inspiring coloring book. It will delight nature lovers, quotation collectors, and coloring enthusiasts alike. Features inspiring quotations from:

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Edward Abbey Jane Austen Rachel Carson George Washington Carver Paulo Coelho Jacques Cousteau Emily Dickinson Audrey Hepburn Claude Monet John Muir Georgia O’Keeffe Bob Ross Beatrix Potter Henry David Thoreau J. R. R. Tolkien

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Introduction Nature has long inspired artwork, poetry, scientific research, and activism. Great minds from around the world have written and spoken of the importance of nature in their lives and work. Nature’s Wisdom gathers dozens of meaningful quotations that celebrate the beauty and wonders of nature. Poet William Wordsworth revels in the delight he feels when beholding a field of golden flowers. (“And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.”) Biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson reflects on the interconnectedness of nature. (“In nature nothing exists alone.”) Artist Georgia O’Keeffe finds inspiration in flowers. (“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment.”) Naturalist John Muir feels the irresistible pull of the wilderness. (“The mountains are calling and I must go.”) Each quotation is depicted in exquisite lettering that can be colored and is illustrated with gorgeous images that complement the quotation: leaves, flowers, exotic wildlife, forest creatures, birds, and more. Just as the dozens of artists, writers, naturalists, scientists, and thinkers whose words grace these pages were inspired by nature, you will be inspired to color these quotations and illustrations as you reflect on the meaning behind the words.

About the Illustrator Margaret Kimball is an illustrator who has worked with Penguin Random House, Little, Brown and Company, Simon & Schuster, Smithsonian magazine, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ogilvy, and many other clients. Her first coloring book, Birds & Botanicals, was published in 2016. She is the illustrator of All Things Bright & Beautiful (Get Creative 6, 2018). Her first graphic memoir, And Now I Spill the Family Secrets, will be published by HarperOne in 2021. She lives with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana.