![]() The opening quote of the book, from poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, is, “The butterfly counts not months, but moments, and has time enough.” The chapters themselves are short moments, unashamed of their conclusions. Nezhukumatathil has made it her business to document the little moments overlooked in a loud, attention-based economy. ![]() Nezhukumatathil describes us flora, fauna, and homo sapiens alike, in the words of the Southern Cassowary, “ Boom-” all connected (149). The author shares fascinating facts, like the tidbit about flamingos, and expresses how they are woven into her memories. A unique aspect of this collection is its organizing principle: flora and fauna inform the memories and experiences of Nezhukumatathil’s past and present. ![]() This book is equal parts zoology, tender poetry, charming illustration, and honest memoir, studded with wholesome humor. That’s just a tiny sample of the wonders Aimee Nezhukumatathil shares with readers in her book World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, & Other Astonishments, New York Times best-selling essay collection, and Kirkus Prize finalist. Did you know that what we think of as a flamingo’s knees are actually its ankles?Ī flamingo’s knees can’t be seen for the poof of their oh-so-pretty pink feathers. ![]()
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