Description A poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world.
Rick Lieder lives in Michigan..
Rick Lieder is the photographer for Step Gently Out, Sweep Up the Sun, Among a Thousand Fireflies, and Wake Up! He is also a painter and illustrator.
Helen Frost lives in Indiana.
About the Author Helen Frost is the author of Step Gently Out, Sweep Up the Sun, Among a Thousand Fireflies, and Wake Up! She is also the author of the novel in poems Applesauce Weather and many other award-winning books for children and young adults.
With a lyrical narrative and lovely photo illustrations, this latest venture from an acclaimed creative team makes a perfect new baby gift -- and will appeal to bird lovers, too.
Someday they will fly with the majestic cranes overhead, but for now, Mama\'s soft feathers beckon.
With their parents close by, they flap their wings and dance before enjoying a buggy treat.
Will my legs hold me?What if I fall? Peek in as a sandhill crane hatchling makes its first wobbly stand and takes its first steps alongside its brother.
Description A poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world
