A Stone Is a Story Perfect Picture Book Friday

Discover the story of a stone--all that a stone is, and all that it might become!

text copyright Leslie Barnard Booth, 2023, illustrations copyright Marc Martin, 2023
Margaret K. McElderry Books

Have you ever held a stone and wondered where it came from, or what it must have been through? Maybe, at one time, it was lava? Or bone? Or sand? This quiet, educational picture book takes a look back in time and unpacks the science behind the stones we see all around.

Simply told, the story is supported by educational back matter, a glossary, and resources for further exploration. With spare text, gorgeous language, and stunning illustrations, A Stone Is a Story educates readers, while inspiring a sense of wonder and curiosity about stones, and their place in the natural world.

Title:  A STONE IS A STORY

Author:  Leslie Barnard Booth

Illustrator:  Marc Martin

Publisher:  Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2023

Ages:  4-8

Themes:  Nature, Environment, Curiosity, Change

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Go on a nature walk and look for stones. Observe their characteristics--color, texture, weight. Compare and contrast the stones, according to their visible attributes.
• Find a stone and write a story about it. In your imagination, where has it been? What adventures has it experienced, and what things has it seen?
• For more resources and activities, check out the author's website.
• Conversation starters:  "If you were a stone, what would your story be?"

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