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We love this nature themed, short chapter book series, which includes Benji’s Emerald King. This instalment is a fantastic pick for exploring STEM topics like ecology and den-building. When Trix notices that the bees and flowers are disappearing in the nearby woods, she and the explorers team up to restore the habitat.
Presented like a field journal, the story is packed with bug facts, illustrations and wildlife project ideas. The focus on teamwork, exploring and nature make this a superb read for outdoorsy children in Years 3 and 4.
There is so much packed into this pacey story – fairies, ecology and fantastic friendships to name a few. The mix of facts about the woodland and the fantasy element of the hidden world of the forest that Shyla is able to see through her Nani’s binoculars combine well to cement the important message about caring for the environment and protecting or rejuvenating the wild areas in our own locality.
It would make a lovely class reader or a great addition to the library for independent readers. The illustrations and the mix of text types, with notebook pages and factual spreads scattered throughout the narrative, make it an interesting and engaging read. I also like the addition of the fairy garden instructions in the back matter. It’s also cleverly written so you don’t need to have read the previous book in the series to enjoy this one.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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