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Slow Down and Be Here Now

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Children's book cover titled 'slow down and be here now' with a mouse perched on a dandelion, illustrated flowers, and a pale mint background.
  • Children's book cover titled 'slow down and be here now' with a mouse perched on a dandelion, illustrated flowers, and a pale mint background.
  • Title Page from children's nature book showing a grasshopper on grass
  • Promotional material for a book titled 'Slow Down' about discovering mindful moments in nature, featuring text and images of butterflies.
  • Book cover with a mouse on a dandelion and text 'Slow down and be here now' on a light blue background.
  • Children's book cover titled 'slow down and be here now' with a mouse perched on a dandelion, illustrated flowers, and a pale mint background.
  • Title Page from children's nature book showing a grasshopper on grass
  • Promotional material for a book titled 'Slow Down' about discovering mindful moments in nature, featuring text and images of butterflies.
  • Book cover with a mouse on a dandelion and text 'Slow down and be here now' on a light blue background.
Slow Down and Be Here Now

Slow Down and Be Here Now

$15.40
$15.40 $22.99

Nature Stories for Close Observation, Science, and Wonder

Slow Down and Be Here Now invites children to notice the small natural events unfolding around them every day. Through twenty beautifully illustrated nature stories, readers can watch a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis, follow the changing moon through the night, see a young plant begin to grow, and discover other quiet transformations that are easy to miss when we move too quickly.

Rather than simply naming plants and animals, this book encourages children to observe what they are doing and how they change over time. Each story combines engaging narrative, detailed illustrations, and accessible science, helping children understand the living processes behind the natural world they see around them.

Science, Nature Study & the Practice of Noticing

There is something especially valuable about learning to stop and watch. A flower opening, an insect emerging, or the moon moving across the night sky can become an entire science lesson when a child has time to really observe it.

The book gently introduces ideas from biology, ecology, weather, astronomy, and plant science while keeping curiosity and wonder at the center. It works beautifully for nature study, homeschool science, classroom libraries, morning baskets, family read-alouds, or simply for children who love looking closely at the world outdoors.

The illustrations by Freya Hartas are filled with warmth and detail, giving children plenty to explore even before the text is read.

A Beautiful Book for Curious Children

Written by Laura Brand, Slow Down and Be Here Now is a companion to Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature. It encourages children to look closely, ask questions, and recognize that some of the most remarkable things in nature happen slowly.

Younger children can enjoy the stories and illustrations as a shared read-aloud, while older elementary children can spend more time with the science and observational details independently.

Product Details

  • Title: Slow Down and Be Here Now
  • Author: Laura Brand
  • Illustrator: Freya Hartas
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 64
  • Includes 20 illustrated nature stories
  • Subjects include plants, animals, astronomy, weather, and natural processes
  • Publisher: Magic Cat
  • Recommended for approximately ages 6–10+ years
  • Also lovely for younger children as a read-aloud

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