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Tiny Floating Coral

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Unfold a world of discovery with this beautiful science-based picture book with a giant fold-out map

Tiny, Floating Coral tells the fascinating story of coral, tiny animals that create vast underwater cities where so many other sea creatures live, feed, hide and bring up their young. It starts with a tiny coral planula floating through the ocean in a soup of plankton, looking for a place to settle, divide and grow. The story progresses in a way that builds understanding for young children so they learn about the different types of coral, how they grow and start a colony to become part of the Great Barrier Reef, and why it needs protection. The book is packed with additional facts for confident readers, touching on KS1 primary science topics: life cycles, food chains, habitats, oceans and islands, and marine life. Delicate, colourful illustrations bring the story to life.

At the back of the book there is a giant fold-out world map that includes a fun I-Spy game to take children back into the book to find the sea creatures.

A brilliant addition to any home or school library with lots of detail that will be returned to again and again.

Look out for more science-based picture books in the Start Small, Think Big series including Small, Speckled Egg and Little, Brown Nut.

Ideal for 5 to 8 year olds and perfect for any home or school library.

Our Review Panel says...

Following a tiny coral planula, this book gives an insight into the interesting life of coral as it becomes a part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

The text is written in the first person narrative integrated with lots of factual information for the reader. The illustrations would attract younger children however, the non-fiction aspect would also interest older children (and adults) who want to discover more about this animal as it looks for the perfect place to settle, divide and grow. There is some challenging vocabulary in the text but this is supported by the simplicity of the story running through this book.

At the back, there is a wonderful fold-out map showing the coral reefs of the world that also includes a Coral I-Spy game for children which takes them back through the book locating different reef animals.

This book would be a fabulous addition to a home, primary school library or classroom.

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