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Patricia Hegarty Books

On the savannah, whatever the weather,

The animals must stick together.

A herd of elephants cross the trail,

Steadily walking, trunk to tail.

A gorgeous picture book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup!

Discover the incredible habits of animals and their families, from diving dolphins to marvellous manatees, and explore what family means to all kinds of creatures. Britta Teckentrup’s stunning artwork brings to life nature’s incredible stories of the ways in which animals protect and support each other. Lyrical rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty creates a calming tone, making this a perfect book for sharing with your child at bedtime or anytime! Die-cuts let young readers peep through the pages, revealing different horizons all across the world. In this latest addition to Britta Teckentrup’s bestselling series of nature-themed books, animal parents and their young help you celebrate families, love, and the wonders of nature.

Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don’t miss the full range of stunning picture books that focus on the natural world, including Sea, Moon, Bee, Tree and Home!

For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.

I am Chameleon. I do as I please. I can play tricks and nobody sees . . .

Spot the invisible chameleon in this irreverent rhyming romp!

What happens when disaster strikes? Who you gonna call? Superhero Baby! She’s the bravest of them all! GO GO BABY POWER!
A rhyming, comic caper – guaranteed to get you giggling!

Wherever we may choose to roam, We need a place to call our home. Follow a little bear as he discovers a host of animal homes and more in this beautiful die-cut picture book that explores what home looks like for different kinds of creatures.

An appealing and informative illustrated book that follows the natural changes of a tree through the four seasons. Dotted with hidden animals scampering through cut paper holes, each page of Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go allows its reader to investigate and explore one tree’s rich and varied life cycle through seasonal change.

Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels to humpback whales. A colourful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful peep-through picture book.

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