Saturday, February 17, 2-4: Jack Cooper, author of "Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature"...Meet and Greet, Slide Pesentation, Signing
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Written, illustrated, edited, and published in Oregon, Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature is a new children’s book just released this Fall from Eco-Justice Press. Full of humor, poetry, and whimsical illustrations, alongside a deep reverence for the earth itself, this precious book creates an engaging and educational experience for readers of all ages.
As uniquely Oregon in origin as it is universal in theme, Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature was written by Jack Cooper, a nationally published poet, credentialed ESL teacher, and former communications director at the High Desert Museum in Bend; illustrated by Greta Gonzalez, a gifted 18-year-old artist from Albany (now a student at Centre College in Kentucky) in a stunning debut; edited by Dennis R. Hoerner, PhD, a retired professor of English literature and former Head of School at Wellsprings Friends School in Eugene; and published in Eugene by Eco-Justice Press as an Aurora Imprint.
The book has been endorsed by several artists, naturalists, and teachers, including Sarah Monroe, a Waldorf School instructor in Corvallis, who said “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.”
With whimsical puns, homonyms, rhymes, and drawings, Silly Lily’s Rhyming Adventures in Nature brings to life a young girl’s journey through the natural world around her. Inviting readers on an adventure filled with laughter, learning, and wonder, the book promises to be a valuable addition to any child's library, fostering a love for language and nature in equal measure.