Celebrate Earth Day with Sily Lily!

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Celebrate Earth Day with Sily Lily! 〰️

A book for children of all ages

Written by Jack Cooper

Illustrated by Greta Gonzalez

Edited by Dennis R. Hoerner, PhD

An Aurora Imprint from Eco-Justice Press

Available now!

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Lily’s Story

Silly Lily lives in a small apartment with her parents and cats in the medium-sized city of NoFrown Town, but her heart lies in the big outside. She loves lilies, of course, and all the beautiful flowers, but animals the most.

She treasures books and videos, but every chance she gets she goes to the Peek-A-Boo Zoo, the NoHarm Farm, the Peach Beach and the Please Trees Woods. Sometimes she travels alone, sometimes with family or friends.

When not on a real adventure, she daydreams about one. Whether it’s An Aardvark that searches in the bark for bugs in the dark, or A Goat that ate her coat right off the boat, whatever Lily sees in nature, it somehow magically rhymes, and she would like nothing more than to share her adventures with everyone, who might in turn learn something along with her.

Whether she travels by skateboard, bike or bus, she always stays safe, and friends and other good people love to help her.

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About the Book

Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature is a children’s book of humorous poems and playful drawings meant to be fun for children of all ages and suitable for general science students, English language learners, and nature enthusiasts. Written by a published poet and ESL teacher with a background in biology, illustrated by a gifted young artist in a stunning debut, and edited by a retired English professor, the book is a uniquely educational and inspiring addition to the crowded marketplace of children’s literature.

  • Readers will find delight in the light-hearted poetic rhymes and illustrations, where a touch of humor is always present as a backdrop for a deep reverence for the natural world.

    — Marco Elliott, printmaker and painter, former art and graphic design teacher, parent, environmental activist, author.

  • The joys of rhyming, alliteration and silly speculation are some of the best teaching tools for literacy, and some of the most fun to engage in! This joyfulness, along with a deep appreciation for nature’s wisdom and wonder, are all present in Lily’s adventures.

    —Sarah Monroe, Waldorf Teacher.

  • The lovely illustrations and clever rhymes give humor, learning value and a great respect for nature.

    — Frank Keim, educator, nature writer, poet, environmental activist and parent.

  • As a teacher of young children for more than thirty years, I feel confident that Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature will become a favorite of children, parents and teachers.

    — Jerilyn Nolfi Brown, parent and former primary and bilingual teacher.

  • Cooper and Gonzalez' touching and pointed portrayal of nature's interrelationships is endearing and whimsical. This inspired work will grab children's imagination while building bonds with new words and playfully impressing our human call to steward all of earth's living things!

    — Dave Nissen, Founder of Wanderlust Tours, and proud parent.

  • Heart-warming in light heartedness! It’s beauty and power – an unbeatable combination!

    - Jana Stewart, M.A. Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapies specialist, former behavioral specialist in Boston area elementary and middle schools.

  • This book is a great way to introduce children to the outdoors and to nature.

    — John Breiby, retired boat builder, commercial salmon fisherman, anthropologist, parent, and grandparent.

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