Emma Carlisle by Emma Carlisle 2 Books Collection Set - Ages 3–8 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Time Runs Like A River
What Do You See When You Look At a Tree?

Format: Hardcover; Paperback
ISBN: 9781800784383, 9781800785946

Overview:
Two luminous picture books by Emma Carlisle invite young readers to pause, notice, and connect with the natural world. Time Runs Like A River presents time as a living current, weaving swift wildlife moments with slower memories and encouragement to reflect on change. Its non-fiction spreads offer accessible river and time insights that feel natural within the story. What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? asks readers to see a tree as a living, breathing being, inspiring empathy and curiosity about growth, seasons, and ecosystems. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the book blends gentle science with mindful reflection. Together, these titles form a cohesive, age-appropriate reading pair for ages 3–8, ideal for family read-alouds, early science exploration, and classroom discussions about nature, time, and personal growth.

What This Collection Covers:
Across these two titles, Carlisle blends poetry, observation, and kid-friendly science. Time Runs Like A River invites children to feel time as a current, noticing seasonal shifts, memory, and how moments flow. Non-fiction spreads explain river basics and how we measure time in an accessible way. What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? expands on living nature, encouraging empathy, careful observation, and a sense of responsibility for the environment. The Kew association adds credibility and trust in nature education. Read together, the books support early science curiosity, vocabulary development, and thoughtful discussion, helping young readers build a lasting connection with the natural world.

Book-by-Book Guide:
Time Runs Like A River follows time’s invisible flow with a lyrical rhythm that makes it accessible to early readers. The narrative invites children to notice how quickly moments flash by and how longer spans endure in memory. The river motif ties changes in weather, habitat, and mood to everyday experience, turning science into a story you can feel. Carlisle’s warm illustrations invite close looking, while the text supports early literacy with gentle cadence. The hardcover format adds a tactile element for shared reading, and the included non-fiction spreads offer bite-sized facts about rivers and time that complement the tale. Ideal for ages 3–8 and for family read-alouds.
What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? reframes a tree as a living companion rather than a static backdrop. Through simple questions and soft imagery, it invites empathy, curiosity, and personal growth. The narrator grows in awareness as they notice a tree’s movement, breath, and seasonal changes, translating observation into care for living things. The partnership with Kew underscores a trusted approach to plant life and ecosystems, while Carlisle’s art makes science approachable. The paperback format supports independent reading or guided sessions, perfect for short, focused study moments for ages 3–8.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This set is ideal for families, teachers, and gift buyers who want gentle nature education alongside mindful reading. It suits storytime, early literacy practice, and nature units in the classroom, as well as home libraries. The pairing supports conversations about time, change, seasons, plants, and animals, while fostering curiosity and emotional literacy. It's a thoughtful gift for birthdays or holidays, especially for budding nature lovers and budding scientists aged 3–8. Parents and caregivers will appreciate the warm, accessible treatment of big ideas, while kids respond to Emma Carlisle’s inviting illustrations and the cozy rhythm of the text.

Key Benefits:

• Two beautifully illustrated Emma Carlisle picture books in one set
• Mindfulness and observation themes support early emotional literacy
• Accessible science with non-fiction spreads for curious minds
• Trusted nature learning through Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew association
• Perfect gift set for ages 3–8; read aloud or independently
• Durable formats: hardcover and paperback with cohesive design

About the Author:
Emma Carlisle is an award-winning artist and author celebrated for lyrical picture books that fuse poetry with keen observations of the natural world. Her work emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and a quiet sense of wonder, making complex ideas approachable for young readers. Time Runs Like A River showcases Carlisle’s signature blend of evocative text and warm, detailed illustrations that invite children to slow down and notice their surroundings. What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? extends this approach, pairing gentle storytelling with accessible plant science and personal growth themes, underscored by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew partnership. Carlisle’s books are widely praised for their emotional resonance and visual clarity, making them enduring favorites in early-reader collections and family libraries.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Bringing together two beautifully crafted introductions to nature, this collection offers a cohesive reading journey that grows with a child. The mix of a hardcover narrative and paperback companion supports versatility—read aloud at home, in the classroom, or as a library pick. The themes of time, change, empathy, and ecological awareness align with early learning goals, while Carlisle’s expressive art fosters repetition and joy in returning to the stories. It’s a giftable, durable addition to any growing bookshelf that encourages curiosity, calm, and meaningful conversations about the living world.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.