F I N D I N G H E A R T S I N N AT U R E Written by C H A R L E S G H I G N A
Illustrations by J AC Q U E L I N E E A S T
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Take a walk with four animal friends and explore the many “little hearts” that are found in nature. This charming book will inspire curiosity and the joys of discovering the little treasures of our natural world.
For Charlotte, Wes, and Vera CG For my lovely Nan who sends me hearts to guide my path JE
Little Hearts Text copyright © 2022 Charles Ghigna • Illustrations copyright © Jacqueline East First published in 2022 by Red Comet Press, LLC, Brooklyn, NY All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Library of Congress Control Number: 2022930005 ISBN (HB): 978-1-63655-030-5 • ISBN (EBOOK): 978-1-63655-031-2 22 23 24 25 TLF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition • Manufactured in China
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Written by C H A R L E S G H I G N A
Illustrations by J AC Q U E L I N E E A S T
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The world is full of little hearts. Each one a sign of love.
Some are found upon the ground.
Some are up above.
Little seashells on the shore. Some look like a heart!
Each leaf upon the redbud tree Looks like a work of art!
The smell of roses in the air. They blossom in the sun.
Each petal is a little heart. A very fragrant one.
Puffy clouds go drifting by. Oh what a dreamy sight!
One looks like a Valentine— A fluffy heart of white.
The busy spider spins her web. She keeps a steady pace. She weaves a silky gift of love— A little heart of lace.
A farmer’s field of strawberries. We pick a few to eat.
Red hearts growing in a row. Each one a tasty treat!
An apple tree upon the hill. What a sweet surprise.
When you slice one open— Two hearts before your eyes!
Walnuts scattered on the ground. Some are open wide. Who knew that in a big brown nut A little heart would hide?
A bashful little ladybug Hiding in a tree. She wears a polka-dotted heart And brings good luck to me.
See the swans out on the lake Swimming in the sun.
Two of them together make A little heart of one.
Walking through a clover patch
Green hearts everywhere.
We find a lucky four-leaf one. A treasure we can share.
A sweet bouquet of butterflies. We wave as they depart.
They fly away on wings of love. Each one a little heart.
CHARLES GHIGNA, also known as Father Goose® lives in a treehouse in central Alabama. The author of more than 100 books, Ghigna has written more than 5,000 poems for children and adults. FatherGoose.com
JACQUELINE EAST is a children’s book illustrator from Bristol, England. She has worked from studios above a chocolate factory and in a caravan by the sea. Jacquelineeast.com
Jacket illustration © 2022 Jacqueline East Printed in China RedCometPress.com
The world is full of little hearts. Each one a sign of love. Some are found upon the ground. Some are up above.
$17.99 ISBN 978-1-63655-030-5
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