[bright music] - Hi friends!

It's me, Isabel and welcome to my reading nook.

My reading Nook is my cozy place where I come to read great books like this one.

This book is called, "Can You See It?"

And it's written by Susan Verde.

She's the author.

And it's illustrated by Juliana Perdomo.

She drew the pictures.

And today as we read, I'd like to think about the word see.

There are many different words we use that mean the same or similar to the word see and Susan Verde uses them in her book.

So I'd like you to look for as many as you can see.

Ready?

Let's get started.

Can you see it?

When I am busy moving through my day, watching where I go, looking shows me what is right in front of my eyes.

But when I slow down, find stillness, and notice with patience, that means calmness, and curiosity, I can see.

Seeing shows me more.

I can look at a tree, but I can see life.

Signs of change and letting go, flowering and feeding, shading and sheltering.

A place to call home.

What can you see?

Friends, what do you see living in the tree?

I can look at a city block, but I can see beauty.

Old mixed with new, life in unexpected places.

Moments of calm in the hustle and bustle.

A story of community.

Community is people coming together.

What can you see?

I can look at the sky, but I can see magic.

Floating, flying, arching, sparkling, like the stars.

An invitation to stay in or go out, rest or play.

What can you see?

I can look at a friend, but I can see kindness, a helping hand, making space for everyone, attention to little things that make a big difference.

What can you see?

Friends, how do you show kindness to others?

I love to share.

What do you do?

I can look at my family, but I can see love, time together.

A smile that says, "I am happy you are here."

A hug just when it's needed.

A warm meal made to share.

What can you see?

I can look at myself and I can see my inner light shine.

Can you see yours?

Glowing from the inside out, your creativity, those new ideas, your compassion, your caring, your joy, all that makes you you.

What can you see?

We can look, but seeing is the feeling in our bellies when we realize the world is full of miracles!

This glorious universe has so much to share.

Can you see it?

I loved that story and it makes me think about looking and seeing.

So I want you to look around.

You can look out of the window.

You can look around the room you're in, the place you are, and then I want you to draw what you see.

So when I look out of my window over there, I see a tree.

[no audio] And I see some grass.

And is that a bird?

That's what I see.

What do you see?

Wow!

That's amazing, friends.

I love your art!