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The Sense of Wonder

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 Biology Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Parenting & Families Relationships School-Age Children Science
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A brief, wonderfully clear argument for reclaiming a sense of wonder. It’s almost a meditation on how to appreciate nature, even in the city. While framed around teaching wonder to very small children, the closing paragraphs highlight how relevant this skill is at any age.

The lost art of wonder

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Pure poetry and such wonderful expression of the heart and soul of human nature and living in this world. It really touched my soul.

Beautiful

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Perfect book to listen to before I head back to my small kinder group tomorrow!

Wonderful reminder to instil wonder in our children

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there are many paths to the centre. this mode of awareness of cognitive freedom is truly joyful and filled with meaning. thankyou Rachel, again your light touches my heart and soul

the way home for our children away from maddness

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A gorgeous 30 minute meditation on the things that matter in our lives and world.

wonderful

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A profoundly important and beautiful book - an essay really - that reminds one of the wonder to be found in nature and how easily it is lost in the humdrum of materialistic lifestyles. I think I will be listening to this many times over, in part because the narrator’s voice and tone are impeccably suited to this gently unfolding contemplation of wonder.

Stunningly written. Beautifully narrated

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