Shells... and what they hide inside

A Lift-the-Flap Adventure

Kartonnage, Engelska, 2024

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A richly illustrated, informative, and interactive introduction to shells for children aged 2-4, with over 40 flaps to lift and discoverIn this board book companion to What a Shell Can Tell, award-winning marine biologist and documentary maker, Helen Scales, introduces children ages 2-4 to the wonders of shells. With over 40 flaps to lift creating interactive opportunities on every page, stunningly lifelike illustrations, children are encouraged to observe, engage with, and understand a range of shells and environments. From where shells are found and who lives in them, to what a shell’s look and feel can reveal about its inhabitant and environment. The book expands on a child’s natural instinct for collecting things, nurturing their interest and curiosity in nature by giving them simple observation skills that will help them to explore the connections between objects found in nature and the wider ecosystem, as well as building their vocabulary. With a timely message of environmental stewardship combined with stunning illustrations, this book encourages children to explore and care about the world around them.Ages 2-4

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-04-04
Mått190 x 215 x 17 mm
Vikt467 g
FormatKartonnage
SpråkEngelska
SeriePhaidon Press Ltd
Antal sidor16
FörlagPhaidon Press Ltd
MedarbetareSonia Pulido
ISBN9781838667887

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Dr Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer, and documentary maker. She is the author of the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, and writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian, and New Scientist, among others. She teaches at Cambridge University and is a storytelling ambassador for the Save Our Seas Foundation . Artist Sonia Pulido lives in a seaside village close to Barcelona. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including The New Yorker and The New York Times.

‘A lovely book to have close at hand while visiting the seaside, and also one which will inspire young minds to know more about the natural world that surrounds them, sparking a deep interest in this particular branch of earth science.’ – Armadillo‘Introduces toddlers to the wonders of shells.’ – GeekDad‘[Has] the cutest flaps you ever did see.’ – Picture Book Playdate‘The fun of discovering shells stays front and center throughout the read, and this is especially true with the flaps.’ – Bookworm for Kids‘From the beach to the garden, readers are encouraged to discover the stunning variations of shapes, sizes, and colors of shells.’ – Olivia the Librarian‘Children are naturally drawn to shells, and this book expands on that interest through interactive flaps, bright colors, and stunning illustrations.’ – Cracking the Cover‘A great addition to any young nature lover’s shelf.’ – Little Cub Literacy‘Accurate and accessible to young children.’ – Jean Little Library