Description It takes only about five seconds to casually glance up at the sky — but what happens when a slow-moving turtle looks up instead? "What comes next?" A picture book with a gaze just like your child's. The turtle's gaze in this picture book closely mirrors the way children see the world. Looking up at the sky with eyes full of curiosity, the turtle keeps discovering interesting new things along the way. Just like a child eagerly exploring a new world, the turtle's eyes keep landing on something new: above the turtle is a giraffe, above the giraffe is a bird, and above the bird is the sky. The tall, vertical page format is perfectly suited to this layered composition, sparking children's curiosity, while the simple, flowing story naturally helps them grasp the concept of "up" and "down." It takes only about five seconds to casually look up at the sky — and If You Look Up, Sky pays close attention to that fleeting moment. What might pass by unnoticed for some becomes something carefully observed through a child's eyes. This thoughtful attention to an ordinary, familiar scene, seen anew through a child's perspective, is truly touching. "Reading it turns into a song!" A picture book that helps children find their first words. Many mothers spend a long time deliberating when choosing picture books for infants and toddlers — after all, this is often their child's very first book. Endlessly curious, infants encounter their first world, hear their first sounds, and say their first words through picture books. A good infant picture book should be able to fulfill exactly these needs, and If You Look Up, Sky is a wonderful helper for both children and parents in this regard. Try reading it aloud — a natural rhythm emerges as if by magic. Phrases like "Above the turtle is a giraffe / Above the giraffe is a bird / Above the bird is the sky" and "When it rains, plop on the bird / Plop on the giraffe / Plop on the turtle" build up their own rhythm and rhyme, layer by layer, forming a beautiful little poem. Hum a tune along with it, and it easily turns into a fun song. There's also the added delight of hearing a professional voice actor read the story aloud through the included turtle QR card. Because the book brings out the full charm and playfulness hidden within its words, it's a wonderful option for parents who find wordplay picture books challenging to read aloud. As you follow along with the short, simple, yet carefully crafted sentences, you'll come to appreciate the joy of language. As you play with words together, you'll discover a variety of sounds. And as you soak in the warm emotions woven into the story, you'll find yourselves, before you know it, arriving in a lovely little world. In many ways, this is truly a remarkable picture book.