Experiencing a fun and accessible book about everyday forces at play in life will lay the foundations for this book to be referenced several times as readers develop more questions. Understanding with practical examples how things work makes for an entertaining and educational book with readers learning to relate the concepts of how things work with their own daily activities.
Jelly and Lincoln are setting off on their first secondary school trip to the rainy forests of West Yorkshire. Jelly’s anxious about being in close proximity to her former best friend, who’s been mean to her since the beginning of the school year, while Lincoln is just happy to relive some of his better memories of being in the forest with his brothers. When Jelly and Lincoln find themselves the only students not participating in an outdoor activity, they soon discover the relentless rain is not just an inconvenience – it’s a disaster …
This delightful boardbook invites very young readers into a gentle woodland game of hide-and-seek with baby animals.
Follow the moon through the seasons as a child looks up at it from their many adventures. In springtime the moon overlooks days filled with blossoms and bike rides, in summer there are funfair balloons and sailing boats, autumn brings warming soup and fancy dress, and in winter there are snowmen to build and a Christmas tree to bring home. Throughout it all, the moon remains as a constant, reassuring presence.
With this enchanting picturebook, Elizabeth Wathuti transforms her childhood connection with nature into a story about belonging, responsibility, and the power of one action. Opening with a seven-year-old girl planting her first tree, the narrative traces how a childhood act of care can grow into a lifelong commitment to protecting forests and communities.
A Children’s Atlas of Ireland is an informative and engaging introduction to the rich culture, history, geography, and wildlife of Ireland. This non-fiction book invites young readers to embark on a colourful journey across the island, discovering everything from mountains, rivers, and forests to castles, folklore, and traditional music. Each spread combines clear maps with fascinating facts, creating an accessible and enjoyable reading experience that encourages curiosity and exploration.
The Song of the Sun is a luxuriously illustrated picturebook following the first southward migration of a young swallow, Flick. While sharing a nest with other swallows in the Northern hemisphere, Flick listens to the tales of migration from older swallow, Greytail. Flick is very nervous, but Greytail guides her as they start their journey south. However, when Greytail has to leave her, Flick must find her own way to follow the song of the sun.
One of the most beautifully designed books this reviewer has ever come across, Nature’s Dance combines design, artwork, and scientific research to celebrate ‘movement, cooperation, and the profound intelligence of the natural world.’
As part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring biography introduces young readers to the remarkable life of Beatrix Potter. From her childhood in South Kensington sketching nature to self-publishing the timeless The Tale of Peter Rabbit, the book beautifully captures her journey of self-belief, perseverance, and boundless creativity.
This is an atmospheric and informative picturebook that explores the history, technology and human ingenuity behind the world’s lighthouses. Koomen’s lively prose propels her readers to sail the seven seas and encounter these marvellous beacons of light, from the fist century’s Roman Tower of Hercules to the twenty-first century’s automated lighthouses.
