Money can be a hard concept for small minds to grasp. This non-fiction book from Noodle Juice explains money to children using simple language and extensive illustrations to get them started on financial education. Forming part of the Little Book, Big Idea series, this series of books aims to build foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.
Luminous is a startling introduction to the strange phenomenon of bioluminescence. Stark illustrations on jet-black pages are illuminated by the glowing blues and silvers of the creatures capable of creating their own light, contrasting dramatically with the warmer tones of our young explorer.
Beidh idir óg agus aosta faoi gheasa ag an scéal álainn seo faoi Mhíp agus Blípín. Ábhar iontais atá anseo do bhuachaillí agus do chailíní spáis. Beidh siad an tógtha leis an dá róbat bheaga bhídeacha seo agus mar a chuirtear Blípín ‘chun siúil’ go dtí Mars. Chaith Míp bliain ina haonar ar Mhars agus seoltar Blípín chuici le haghaidh a breithlae. Ar dtús, bíonn Míp beagáinín cúthaileach lena cara nua ach léirítear go héifeachtach an tábhacht a bhaineann le cineáltas, cairdeas agus comhluadar fiú ar Mhars.
Meanwhile Back on Earth is yet another work of genius by the gifted Irish author– illustrator Oliver Jeffers. In this, the sequel to his bestselling books Here We Are and What We’ll Build, Jeffers’s characters go into outer space. The story begins with a father and his children in a banger of a car and the children are squabbling.
This is a real showstopper of a boardbook. It takes children on a journey through the seasons, giving them a real understanding of what makes each season unique and how each transitions to the next.
What a great introduction to the world of physics! Using a style that is very infographic reminiscent, the vibrant and bold illustrations will capture the attention of any toddler and, I’m not ashamed to say, any adult! The text pops on the page, which makes the content really accessible, ideal for a book introducing a scientific topic.
The famous scientist Carl Sagan once said that all children are born scientists. Dinosaurs, weather, the planets, the human body: all are science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics that are endlessly fascinating to children. That is why books like this beautiful encyclopaedia are so popular with young readers, offering them facts that can be easily absorbed and reproduced with pride to everyone around.
Author Sam Sedgman dedicates Epic Adventures to his parents, who taught him ‘to travel.’ This is an apt dedication because Sedgman's love for travel and adventure permeates this beautifully illustrated, informative book.
The book invites its reader to take epic train journeys across six continents and thirty-four countries, stopping off at several cities along the way. Sam Brewster's detailed illustrations set alongside plenty of interesting facts will leave readers of all ages pouring over the pages. This is a book that readers are likely to want to return to repeatedly.
Mimi has one big dream in life – to see a fairy. Equipped with sheers, rakes and spades, she spends every day making sure her garden is the perfect place to stay. After a hard day of work, she spends every night at her window, awaiting the arrival of new pixie-dusted guests… in vain. There is not one leaf astray, so what is Mimi doing wrong?
