Barbara Davidson

The Ferns Waved Back Barbara Davidson

This is an engaging story about a little boy named Greyson who experiences the magic of nature when his grandmother takes him for a walk in the woods. During the outing, Greyson explores the sights, sounds, smell, and feel of the forest, learning details about its inhabitants along with the fun of using his imagination in the process. The evocative writing and the simple pleasures of discovering the natural world, carry the audience along on the adventure. With vivid description, the author introduces the reader to the simple wonders of nature. The joyful enthusiasm and curiosity with which Greyson and his grandmother approach all the forest has to offer will spur young readers and their caregivers to get outside and undertake such explorations themselves.