Article from Hudson River Journal
With Isn’t It Scary?, Nyack author Vernon Hamilton has written a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that features an African-American family, and relates natural animal habitats to the comforts of family and home.
A distinctive element is how the story connects allaying fear to the implicit reassurance that comes with bedtime reading.
Hamilton believes that it is important for all children to experience the natural world.
Even in the most urban settings, there are usually (but not always) semi-wild places to be explored. He wishes that such places could be available to everyone.
A walk with a parent in a park or a wood can inspire curiosity and appreciation for nature. The book encourages families to seek that kind of activity.
