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teeny tiny science i see a cloud

Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Cloud

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Picturebook

This superb little picture book teaches about the water cycle. The dual protagonists are always active in this delightfully illustrated adventure: they notice the blight of a cloud on a sunny day while cycling; they witness the formation of big, fat raindrops that fall from the sky; they jump in the puddles that form beneath their feet.

Although the words evaporation and condensation are not mentioned, the process is illuminated in simple words and pictures so that not only will the reader understand the process, but they also see its cyclical nature. Other neat touches include the understanding of what rain is for, as well as the colours of a rainbow.

It’s rather the sense of the wonder of the world, which is exactly what any adult will want the child to absorb in their understanding. Fun and informative for EYFS.

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along came a burp

Along Came a… Burp!

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Graphic novel, Non-fiction

Snot, wees, farts, feelings… they all come from somewhere, and that’s YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they’ve escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud?

Along Came a… Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters – from stinky poos to speedy sneezes – each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.

Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy.

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im building a nest

I’m Building a Nest

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Non-fiction

I’m Building a Nest is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction text that introduces younger children to the fascinating ways different animals create their homes.

Told from the perspective of a female ruby-throated hummingbird, the story begins with her describing how she carefully builds her own nest. She then poses the question, “Do other animals make their homes like me?” a creative strategy that leads readers on a journey through a variety of habitats and species.

Each double-page spread features a different animal, from bumblebees to snow leopards, with lively speech bubbles that present factual information in a playful, humorous way. This blend of fun and fact keeps children engaged while supporting their understanding of the natural world.

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scientists are saving the world

Scientists are Saving the World!

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Picturebook

If all the scientists are saving the world… who is working on time travel?

Scientists who are zooming through space, protecting the planet, singing with whales… and even learning how fast things travel through time.

Get ready to meet more than 20 inspiring, real-life scientists, and discover how they started asking questions… just like YOU!

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