Spend time with some fantastic nonfiction this November!
My Small World: Frozen by Caryl Hart & Harry Woodgate (Simon & Schuster)
Presented in a lyrical, picture book style, My Small World: Frozen takes readers age 3+ on a journey to a world full of ice, snow and sea. Arctic and Antarctic environments are presented through the amazing animals that live there, landscapes, weather and human experiences. Unique illustrations prompt young readers to create their own small world settings using everyday materials. A “how to” guide at the back of the book provides ideas for parents and teachers when providing opportunities for small world play.
Spin a Story (Red Shed)
Complete with a spinner on the front cover, Spin a Story allows readers age 4+ to discover true stories from four different categories: Explore, Wonder, Laugh and Ooh! Each is filled with intersting questions, fascinating facts, significant individuals and engaging illustrations. Colour-coded categories allow readers to jump around the book, breaking it into manageable sections and making it a really fun read!
A First Book of Dinosaurs by Simon Mole & Matt Hunt (Walker)
In A First Book of Dinosaurs, each fearsome and fascinating creature is introduced through a short poem. Readers age 3+ can explore descriptive language, clever phrasing and so many interesting facts. Teachers of Years 1-3 will love using these poems as models for children’s writing about all sort of creatures.
Family by Patricia Hegarty & Britta Teckentrup (Little Tiger)
One of my favourite author/illustrator pairs, Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup, has teamed up to create Family – a beautiful depiction of animal relationships. Readers age 3+ will learn about animals from the savannah to the jungle to the depths of the oceans and how they form bonds and care for their young. This gorgeous book would make a lovely bedtime story or an appealing part of an EYFS animal or family topic.
The Ocean at Night by Isabelle Simler & translated by Sofia Smith-Laing (Pushkin Children’s)
The Ocean at Night takes readers beneath the waves into a sparkling, shadowy world of wonder. Giant leatherback turtles emerge to dig nests in the sand, dolphins hunt and sailfish speed through the water. As the tides rhythmically move in and out, life thrives. Through beautiful illustrations and engaging language, readers are invited to discover the secrets of the moonlit sea.
Amazing Shark by Michael Stavaric & Michele Ganser, translated by Oliver Latscsh (Pushkin Children’s)
Amazing Shark is part of the Amazing Oceans series. Exploring these powerful creatures in depth, it challenges readers to go past the stereotypes to discover so much more. Detailed chapters perfect for research and intricate illustrations reveal how each type of shark is different and just how much we misunderstand them. This book is perfect for Key Stage 2 shark enthusiasts.
Humans by John Devolle (Pushkin Children’s)
Humans is the fifth book in the Big Science for Little Minds series. With bold, colourful illustrations and a humourous tone, Humans explores what it means to be human, our relationship with other creatures, and what makes us special. From using opposable thumbs to our ability to talk to our immense creativity, this book is a celebration of everything humans can do. It would be a great addition to a Key Stage 1 class library.
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