Farah loves mangos! She could eat them all day long and she wouldn’t mind living in one either. Every summer when she visits her Grandpa they always pick the ripe fruit from his mango tree. This year, however, the tree is empty! Farah puts her mind to it and decides she will make the tree grow fruit. But perhaps Farah will learn there is more to a mango tree than just the fruit it bears?
In this follow-up to Winter Sleep and Busy Spring, Wild Summer explores nature in summer.
The beautifully-told story follows a young girl and her naturalist grandpa as they walk down a wild path towards the coast. They spot amazing plants and animals. She is enchanted by the vibrancy of life around her, but asks: “Do plants and animals want summer to last forever?
Young curiosity is combined with old wisdom in a nature-filled adventure showing a touching relationship between grandfather and grandchild. He teaches her about challenges facing the natural world around her, as we explore a meadow, stream, heathland, fire-charred pine wood, fossil rich cliffs, rocky cove and ocean life.
Filled with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations, the books in this series encourage children to discover more about nature and the changing seasons.
Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.
Say hello to the Little Seasons!
The sun is shining and the Little Seasons are on their way to the beach. But Summer is feeling hot and bothered . . . First their picnic is overrun by hungry creatures. Next their game of catch is ruined when their ball goes POP.
Luckily his friends know the perfect way to relax: building a giant sandcastle. Finally Summer is starting to have fun!
But no one has noticed the great big wave that’s rolling in . . .
A pitch-perfect story about managing emotions, especially anger and frustration, and showing compassion – to ourselves and others.
Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.
Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience.
Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again!
With a sparkling foil finish!
Young children can explore and discuss the season of summer with this beautiful non-fiction picture book. Very simple text, high frequency and decodeable words and strong art-to-text matching make this a perfect book for early readers. It also features questions to encourage readers to relate the information to their own experiences.
It is part of the series ‘I Love the Seasons’ which helps young children aged 4+ to discover the seasons. The books are great for seasonable topics and projects in the early years.
It’s the hottest day of the year, the perfect day for a boy and his grandad to set off on an adventure – and the perfect day to share a picnic with pirates!
My small world is waiting, so come take my hand,
I’ll show you who lives in my Dinosaur Land.
Come on an adventure of a lifetime through the land of the dinosaurs! Meet Europasaurus, the helpful herbivore; a whole family of Stegosaurs and many, many more. Then, at the end, learn how to build your very own Small World, with instructions and a handy How To guide!
From bestselling and award-winning author Caryl Hart and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Harry Woodgate, comes this fantastic new series.
A strikingly-illustrated book about learning to share from Jonny Lambert, creator of Little Why, The Only Lonely Panda and I Love You More and More.
Little Whale does NOT like to share. She wants to be the one to lead the pod and to eat all the delicious fish by herself. And she certainly doesn’t want anyone to share her mum’s attention. But when her friend Blue shares a snack, Little Whale is inspired to set out on a journey to find the beauty of sharing with one another.
This heartwarming and tender story is ideal for parents who want to teach their children the importance of sharing. Just like The Squirrels who Squabbled by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney and It’s Mine! by Leo Lionni, Can You Share, Little Whale? is an insightful tale that celebrates the joy that comes from sharing.
Around the world, our ancient ancestors’ mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rain forests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations.
In her own stunning artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Papua New Guinea, Hannah Salyer showcases ancient rock paintings, drawings, and etchings and invites us to add to the ongoing story—our ancestory.
A spectacular, surreal and cinematic wordless picture book about the secret life of animals.
Far from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens. Wild animals emerge from the trees, a brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rollercoasters and rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now it’s time for the woodland creatures to have some fun…
Make fir cones into little owls and paper plates into animal masks. Turn a cardboard box into a fantastic castle and odd socks into fun puppets. You can even use an old sink to make a wonderful wildlife pond, with water lilies and even frogs.
Follow Dragonfly Nursery as they get creative and discover the fun of ‘upcycling’. Simple Make-It instructions are included.
Rubbish? Not any more!
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