Description
This exquisitely illustrated treasury of narrative non fiction stories about the natural world, organised season by season and around the world, shows children the infinite beauty and variety of nature in every part of the planet.
Arranged around the full cycle of a calendar year, each month chapter features four stories each from a different part of the world to show that while somewhere it is hot summer, somewhere else is in the middle of winter, while some are dry and others are rainy.
48 story spreads tell fascinating single stories of animals and nature from each month of the year, showing how the changing of the seasons takes place around the world, promoting an international sense of the weather, seasons and cycles of nature from very big, to ever-so-small.
This captivating book will transport readers across the globe, teaching them about the different kinds of weather and wildlife all across the planet.
About the Author
Reviews
"Arranged around the cycle of a calendar year, 48 powerful non-fiction stories reveal the diversity of nature on our planet, showing the changing seasons and weather around the world." * The Bookseller *
Book Information
ISBN 9780711269644
Author Margaux Samson Abadie
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Wide Eyed Editions
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 940g
Arranged around the full cycle of a calendar year, each month chapter features four stories each from a different part of the world to show that while somewhere it is hot summer, somewhere else is in the middle of winter, while some are dry and others are rainy.
48 story spreads tell fascinating single stories of animals and nature from each month of the year, showing how the changing of the seasons takes place around the world, promoting an international sense of the weather, seasons and cycles of nature from very big, to ever-so-small.
This captivating book will transport readers across the globe, teaching them about the different kinds of weather and wildlife all across the planet.
About the Author
Margaux Samson Abadie, also known as Nano Fevrier, is an illustrator and children's clothing and textile print designer from France. Her work is rooted in nature, childhood memories, folklore, travels, literature, cinema and music. She likes to tackle subjects such as ecology, slow living and mindfulness.
Lucy Brownridge is an author and editor of children's books based in London. She writes books for children about history of art, history, animals and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol.
Reviews
"Arranged around the cycle of a calendar year, 48 powerful non-fiction stories reveal the diversity of nature on our planet, showing the changing seasons and weather around the world." * The Bookseller *
Book Information
ISBN 9780711269644
Author Margaux Samson Abadie
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Wide Eyed Editions
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 940g
