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The Sense of Wonder

Written by: Rachel Carson
Narrated by: Kaiulani Lee
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 "If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in." -Rachel Carson

First published more than 50 years ago, this award-winning classic brings Rachel Carson's unique vision to a new generation of listeners. The Sense of Wonder is Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and through dense forests and open fields, observing wildlife, strange plants, moonlight, and storm clouds, and listening to the "living music" of insects in the underbrush. It is a refreshing antidote to indifference and a guide to capturing the simple power of discovery that Carson views as essential to life.

The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from children to grandchildren, as treasured as the memory of an early-morning walk when the song of a whippoorwill was heard as if for the first time.

©1956 Rachel L. Carson (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Biological Sciences Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Parenting Relationships School-Age Children Science
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The story was a too short tbh but it was something we should care about "the lasting sense of wonder". Great performance

Loved it. Live closer to the nature

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As a mother of a toddler myself, I could relate a lot to the book. I could also learn a lot about introducing nature to kids and how important that is.

Short and Profound

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