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Description
A genuine philosophical inquiry into the natural world has to begin with a genuine encounter with that world. In this arresting picture book by Nikki Grimes, a young boy named Jayden from New York City is forced into such an encounter when his parents relocate to the desert of New Mexico. This review focuses on suggestions the book offers for experiencing a natural landscape deeply, like slowing down, using all the senses, trying ‘beginner’s mind,’ making art, and using a field guide.
Publication Date
2024
Publisher
Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children
City
Montclair
Keywords
attention, nature, the senses, Zen Buddhism
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education | Education | Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Gregory, Maughn, "Southwest Sunrise (2020) by Nikki Grimes" (2024). Picture Books. 31.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/iapc_thinkingstories_picturebooks/31