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Born in the Philippines, the third of five children, her family immigrated to the United States when she was 10, eventually settling in the Pacific Northwest. She shares her passion for organic gardening as a tradition passed down by previous generations with her husband and their four children. For the last decade she has focused her efforts on sustainable living, homesteading, and education, sharing her experience and creating tutorials on social media platforms. In 2020, Learn To Grow was selected to represent Washington State for the United States of YouTube Impact. 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The colorful, lively illustrations bring the rhythmic verses to life on each page. This is a wonderful addition to a church or home library to showcase Psalm 98 in a child-friendly way.\" -- \u003cb\u003eRev. Kathy Pittenger\u003c\/b\u003e, Children's Initiatives Coordinator, Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I want my children to grow up knowing and believing God loves them no matter what. Song of the Seasons makes this message crystal clear in ways that both literal and metaphorical thinkers will appreciate. Written in the lovely lyrical style we've come to expect from Glenys Nellist, this book does not disappoint. Thank you, Glenys, for writing another book my family will treasure for years to come.\" -- \u003cb\u003eTraci Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the \u003ci\u003eFaithful Families \u003c\/i\u003eseries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Song of the Seasons\" is a captivating book that beautifully celebrates the unique beauty of each season, reflecting the marvels of God's creation. Glenys Nellist skillfully captures nature's praises through poetic and action-filled verses inspired by Psalm 98. The colorful illustrations by C.B. Canga vividly animate the wonders of the natural world, captivating young readers and fostering a deep appreciation for the Earth's intricacies. Nellist's poetic writing and Canga's lively artwork blend seamlessly to create a moving portrayal of the seasons, making this book essential for those exploring the connection between nature and spirituality.\" -- \u003cb\u003eRoger Hutchison\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSparrow's Prayer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlenys Nellist\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003e'Twas the Evening of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder That Is You\u003c\/i\u003e, and four popular series: \u003ci\u003eLove Letters from God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSnuggle Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood News\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLittle Mole\u003c\/i\u003e, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy and hope in the world. 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Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring, and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse's journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illustrated in color throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The months roll around with pleasant rhymes and beguiling artwork.\"\u003cstrong\u003e― \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAlice Melvin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and product designer who lives and works in Scotland. 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It was both a \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eObserver\u003c\/span\u003e Children’s Book of the Year and is available in print across twenty-one languages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eTarget Age: 4 to 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePub Date: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e11.85 x 9.84 x 0.24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e32 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHardcover ISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9780500652701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003ePub Date: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMay 05, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBoard Book ISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9780500653883\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W W Norton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45935540109498,"sku":"9780500652701","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":45935540142266,"sku":"9780500653883","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/81MpAmklnbL._SL1500.jpg?v=1780064862"}],"url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/seasons-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}