The Inside of ME
A Nautilus Gold Winner!
“The Inside of ME is a wonderfully whimsical and reflective picture book that will carry readers easily through some adventures in the natural world. However, it will also invite readers to take a pause and think about the spaces and nature that surround them.” —5 Stars, Reader Views
"The Inside of Me is an irresistible and inclusive invitation: to skip, roll, or run to the sea, to the pond, to the woods--where magic awaits! Recommendations for specific spots in Maine to visit, and fun activities to do there, guarantee unforgettable encounters with nature--moments that can change a kid's life. Brava!" —Sy Montgomery, National Bestselling Author, How to Be a Good Creature.
Retail Price: $22.99 for a special, limited hardcover edition, printed on FSC-certified (sustainably-sourced) paper.
Nautilus GOLD Winner Rated 5 Stars by Reader Views Kids
The Inside of Me is a profound reminder of the beauty that happens on the inside when we go outside. In a classic style, like Good Night Moon, this rhyming story with flowing imagery prompts children to think about the magical, interconnected world they live in and the possibility of a reciprocal relationship with nature. Each illustration renders a scene from a natural place in Maine that is both open to the public and accessible by small children. In the back of the book are invitations to adventure to those places and to places elsewhere. This book is a keepsake and guide for exploring Maine’s outdoors and the natural world wherever you are.
Praise for the Inside of ME
"A word-and-picture book that takes children and parents on a sun-and-wind-blown joy ride across the place where we live; reawakening our childhood souls in much the same way that Dylan Thomas's Fern Hill does."— Kerry Hardy, researcher, eco-historian, and author of Notes on a Lost Flute: A Field Guide to the Wabanaki
"The Inside of ME is sure to inspire children and adults to go outside and play. With delightful illustrations and poetic language, readers are reminded of how sparkly and happy we feel when we immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature." — Ellen Dee Davidson, award-winning author, Forest Listener, Mother, Grandmother
"The Inside of ME shimmers. Inner and outer environments mirror each other. Jennifer Comeau opens this portal to our precious little ones so they can feel their birthright of connection to the natural world." — Stephanie Mines, PHD, Author of The Secret of Resilience and The Great Physician
“The Inside of ME shares a wonderful invitation to readers of all ages to allow the natural world to fill our minds with curiosity, wonder, and calm. A reminder that we need not look any further than right outside of our own windows and doors to recharge our minds, bodies, and light up our spirit. Nature is always there for us!"— Holly Merker, Co-author of Ornitherapy For Your Mind, Body, and Soul and The Power of Birdwatching, and Founder of the Mindful Birding Network
"The Inside of ME is a beautiful book that reminds children of all ages the joy and gratitude for our intimate relationship with Mother Earth and all her children. This is a book to have in your personal library."—Dr. Anita Sanchez, Nahua & Toltec, author of The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times
