the pond nicola davies

The Pond is a touching picture book about a young boy, and his family, overcoming the loss of his father through a small pond in the garden. This colourful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery and will teach children not only about death, and loss, but the importance of the natural world. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako The Pond - Nicola Davies

A powerful and beautifully illustrated story about migration and the meaning of home, from the award-winning team behind The Promise.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. A breathtaking new picture book by children's author Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin, winner of the Bratislava Illustration Biennale and the Bologna Ragazzi Prize for Illustration. Starting a new life in a new country, a young boy feels lost and alone – until he meets an old man who keeps racing pigeons. Together they pin their hopes on a race across Europe and the special bird they believe can win it: King of the Sky. Nicola Davies’ beautiful story – an immigrant’s tale with a powerful resonance in our troubled times – is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture. A musical adaptation of King of the Sky has already met with success on the stage, shown two years running at the Hay Festival and due to tour Welsh theatres next spring.

Objev podobné jako King of the Sky - Nicola Davies

A heartfelt story from the author of King of the Sky, The Day War Came and The Promise, with an important point to make about male mental health.Javier has a secret. On one of his father’s fishing trips, he finds an albatross caught on the hooks – alive, if only barely. Against his father’s orders, Javier smuggles the bird to safety and begins nursing it back to health. Every day the albatross accepts a little more food, but she shows no sign of wanting to use her wings. And if Javier''s new friend refuses to fly, how will she ever find her way home? With words by award-winning author Nicola Davies and dramatic watercolours by Salvatore Rubbino, this is a beautiful story about the power of empathy. "Nicola Davies is one of the best children''s writers in the business." Huffington Post

Objev podobné jako Ride the Wind - Nicola Davies

It’s April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect her newly-laid egg against the bitter winter. But a changing climate is making the Antarctic Ocean warmer – winds are stronger and storms are fiercer... With luminous illustrations and an introduction by climate scientist Dr Phil Trathan, this is the true story of how the Emperor penguin colony at Halley Bay was disrupted after the sea ice collapsed, and how it’s necessary to protect the environment so that these extraordinary survivors will continue to be found in the Antarctic for generations to come. "Nicola Davies is one of the best children''s writers in the business." Huffington Post

Objev podobné jako Protecting the Planet: Emperor of the Ice - Nicola Davies

“Spectacular … you can almost smell the surf between the pages.” The Times“Five stars – if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this.” The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton''s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child''s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.“Ravishing … the perfect companion to a seaside holiday” The Sunday Times“Just dive in and enjoy” Sunday Express

Objev podobné jako A First Book of the Sea - Nicola Davies

A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But she finds she can’t have it without promising something in return – to “plant them all”. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come. Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that now, more than ever, we need to renew that relationship, The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony. And Laura Carlin''s delicate illustrations capture a young girl’s journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed world.

Objev podobné jako The Promise - Nicola Davies

A stunning poetry book for kids, celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.''Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.'' – David Almond, author of SkelligOut There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

Objev podobné jako Out There in the Wild - Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon, James Carter

An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated – and marking the launch of an exciting new series.Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children''s author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world''s best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger – but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist Emily Sutton''s magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ... and an important point to make about how human beings can change for the better."Nicola Davies is one of the best children''s writers in the business." Huffington Post"Emily Sutton is one of our greatest children''s illustrators." The Times

Objev podobné jako Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes - Nicola Davies

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message – a call to protect the most precious colour on Earth ... GREEN.“Reveals the miraculous-ness of science with sheer sharp edge precision and decorative charm.”The Sunday Times on Tiny.“Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of non-fiction.” Guardian on Lots“This beautiful volume uses simple, crystal-clear text and exquisite illustrations… A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.” Independent on Grow.

Objev podobné jako Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet - Nicola Davies

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message, calling on readers to celebrate and cherish the most precious colour on Earth: GREEN."Gorgeously illustrated." The Times“A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.” Independent on Grow

Objev podobné jako Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet - Nicola Davies

A funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island – the first in a new series. From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a new adventure series, starring a young girl living on a tropical island in a sea full of islands. Washed up on Turtle Island as a toddler, Ariki has always felt different from the other children. But there’s somewhere she belongs heart and soul: the sea, where she plays with dolphins, sharks, whales and turtles. One day Ariki catches sight of a strange creature in the water, bigger than any she’s seen before – soon after, an enormous shark tooth is found on the sand. When a group of giant sharks start circling the shore, the island’s fishermen are too afraid to go out to sea. Without fish the people will starve... Can Ariki save the day? The first in an exciting new series, this book is strikingly original but has the feel of a classic: Ariki''s world is a timeless paradise, and children are sure to fall under the spell of this cheeky, charming little girl.

Objev podobné jako Ariki and the Giant Shark - Nicola Davies

A beautifully illustrated and poignant story of how seahorses have dealt with modern climate change; a new addition to Walker''s Protecting the Planet series.It can be difficult to spot a seahorse! Seahorses don''t look like other fish and they don''t swim around in shoals. They like to hide deep in the ocean amongst the rocks and reefs and weeds. But over the years, it has become harder and harder to spot these elusive creatures...In this poignant picture book, bestselling children''s author Nicola Davies explores why one of the world''s best-loved creatures is disappearing from our oceans. Each year, more than 20 million seahorses are caught by humans and taken from the ocean – and even where seahorses are safe from humans, climate change is having a drastic impact on their habitats.With luminous illustrations by Lou Baker-Smith, this new addition to the Protecting the Planet series is a celebration of one of the word''s most extraordinary creatures ... and it has an important, hopeful message to share about how human beings can change for the better.

Objev podobné jako Protecting the Planet: The Secret World of Seahorses - Nicola Davies

A powerful and necessary picture book – the journey of a child forced to become a refugee when war destroys everything she has ever known.Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey – all alone. Imagine finding no welcome at the end of it. Then imagine a child who gives you something small but very, very precious... When the government refused to allow 3000 child refugees to enter this country in 2016, Nicola Davies was so angry she wrote a poem. It started a campaign for which artists contributed drawings of chairs, symbolising a seat in a classroom, education, kindness, the hope of a future. The poem has become this book, movingly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, which should prove a powerful aid for explaining the ongoing refugee crisis to younger readers.

Objev podobné jako The Day War Came - Nicola Davies

Did you know that there are over 60,000 tree species? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of trees and forests - the lungs of our earth.A glorious celebration of trees by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie, creators of the beautiful The Variety of Life.There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts and figures. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world''s biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.With fascinating facts and figures and sections on:- Wood, Trunks and Branches- Leaves- Roots Bark- Tree Skin- Flowers & Cones- Seeds- Plants on Trees- Insects in Trees- Reptiles & Amphibians in Trees- Birds and Trees Mammals in Trees- Communities of Trees- Taiga- Temperate Woodlands- Dry Gum Forest- Cloud Forest- Tropical Rainforests- Forest Relationships- Gifts from Trees- People of the Forest- Forest Destruction- How to Plant a Tree

Objev podobné jako The Wonder of Trees - Nicola Davies

Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle - but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures.A glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie.There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world''s biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away.

Objev podobné jako The Variety of Life - Nicola Davies

Our skies are full of life! From bats and birds to bees and beetles, the air around us is buzzing with amazing flying creatures. Explore how and why animals fly, and the many ways in which this incredible ability has helped them flourish on our beautiful planet, in this beautiful book from award-winning non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies.Packed with fascinating facts and incredible illustrations to pore over again and again, this stunning large-format hardback is the perfect gift to inspire children to treasure our planet''s precious biodiversity.

Objev podobné jako The Magic of Flight - Nicola Davies

A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to the wonderful wildlife in ponds.Take a trip to the pond with this interactive board book with rhyming text to help toddlers identify names and find their first words. From frogs on lily pads to turtles going for a swim, little ones will love discovering all the different animals and minibeasts that live in the pond. With raised elements on the page for fingers to follow and plenty of bright colours and patterns to point to, this is a hands-on introduction to pond-dwelling animals that children and adults alike will enjoy!This giftable baby board book for 0-3 year olds offers: - 10 illustrated pages with bright colours and eye-catching patterns.- Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text for reading aloud. - Raised elements on the page for little ones to explore and touch.- Baby-safe pages; this chunky board book has chew-proof pages and rounded edges to keep your little one safe as they learn new skills.Ideal for 0-3 year olds, the beautiful and simple tactile book about pond life will entertain early learners, as they are introduced to all the creatures that make their home in a pond. The simple raised patterns that kids can touch and feel are great for babies to engage with, capturing their attention and sparking excitement. Complete the series! Little Chunkies: Animals in the Pond is a first baby book for early learners with a love of pond life and animals. Doubling up as a great baby gift, this animal storybook is bright and cheery with adorable illustrations on every page. Why not try other titles in the series, Little Chunkies: Animals in the Ocean, Animals in the Forest, Little Dinosaurs and Animals in the Wild!

Objev podobné jako Little Chunkies: Animals in the Pond - DK

A secret underwater world brought to life: This gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt is an excellent addition to any emerging reader's collection. In Over and Under the Pond, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the water is a hidden world of creatures—minnows darting, beavers diving, and tadpoles growing. These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered over and under the pond in this sweet children’s book from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Stunning illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, near, and around the mountain pond enriches the reading experience. INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a beautiful underwater ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural wonders they discover. A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS & REVIEWERS: "Playful and lovely to read aloud. Even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here."—School Library Journal; "A contemplative journey through an ecosystem."—USA TodayPerfect for: A great read-aloud book for home or school Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids Fans of books like A Different Pond, An Egg Is Quiet, Because of an Acorn, and Over and Under the Rainforest and others in the Over and Under series Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals

Objev podobné jako Over and Under the Pond - Kate Messner

Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant's curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Some questions she has learned it is best not to ask, but every autumn the silver eels return and so do her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? One in a series of illustrated contemporary folk tales by Nicola Davies. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako The Eel Question - Nicola Davies

After getting lost at sea in a tropical storm, Ariki and Ipo discover an uncharted island and have a great adventure in the second book of the Ariki series.Ariki and Ipo are making the most of a beautiful day, sailing the sea near Turtle Island on a “borrowed” boat. They’re too busy daydreaming to spot the grey clouds gathering overhead – but then a terrible storm breaks, carrying them miles from home. After days without food or drink, they are washed up on an unfamiliar island. The island is beautiful beyond belief: they see butterflies, each one lovelier than the last, lizards chasing across the rocks and, most wonderful of all, a gigantic blue bird with eyes that glow purple. When they meet another castaway, however, the children discover this island is no paradise – there are dangers lurking in the shadows! A nail-biting adventure with a strong message about endangered animals and human intervention, and a wonderful partner to Ariki and the Giant Shark."Zoologist Davies''s love of the natural world shines through in this wonderful book... Davies''s prose is so evocative you can almost feel the sand beneath your toes." Mail on Sunday on Ariki and the Giant Shark

Objev podobné jako Ariki and the Island of Wonders - Nicola Davies

The Spectator Book of the Year 2025Named to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide"From the Wainwright Nature Prize Highly Commended author Nicola Chester, a rural narrative between two women in two different eras who both wanted to become farmers. "Nicola Chester will come to be seen as a Nan Shepherd of our time."—Nick Acheson, author of The Meaning of GeeseThis is the story of Miss White, a woman who lived in the author’s village 80 years ago, a pioneer who realised her ambition to become a farmer during the Second World War, and how she worked to become accepted within this community. Nicola Chester, too, dreamed of becoming a farmer but working with horses was the only path open to her. Was it easier for women to become farmers in the 1940s than it is now?Moving between Nicola’s own attempts to work outdoors and Miss White’s desire to farm a generation earlier, Nicola explores the parallels between their lives – and the differences. Miss White buys a derelict farm and begins to renovate and modernize it. As ghost (barn) owls flit between these two worlds, Nicola draws connections with farming and rural life in both times, from the role of women in rural communities in the modern day to Miss White’s experience in the 1940s. And how those farming modernizations have left the modern day with both a denuded landscape and farming community and a disconnect from nature. Increasingly, Nicola’s research into past and present interlinks and illuminates her own battles to raise awareness of rural communities, outdoor work and the ongoing loss of farmland birds that were so familiar to Miss White. "An absolutely fascinating insight into women and farming. Nicola Chester really knows how to bring the past alive."—Claire Fuller, author of The Memory of Animals

Objev podobné jako Ghosts of the Farm - Nicola Chester

With a space inside to write your own message, this charming poetry-pamphlet is the perfect gift for any time of year.The wiggling tails of lambs in spring; the chirruping song of crickets in summer; first two or three, then ten ducks hurrying your way in winter, "as if pulled by a string"... Nicola Davies skillfully interweaves fact and fiction in nine keenly observant poems, which celebrate a child''s first animal encounters. Originally appearing in the award-winning collection A First Book of Nature, Hearld’s richly-textured, nostalgic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to her words, and are reproduced here in full colour. With a space inside the jacket for you to write your own message, this pocket-sized poetry pamphlet is the perfect present for any time of year – and comes inside a packet including an envelope, ready for popping in the post!"Nicola Davies is one of our finest writers for children about the natural world" – The Sunday Times

Objev podobné jako Animal Poems: Give Me Instead of a Card - Nicola Davies

From tadpoles to migrating birds, life in the pond changes from season to season. Discover how fish stay warm in the winter. Learn which insects visit the pond in the summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the pond.

Objev podobné jako A Year in the Pond - Christina Mia Gardeski

When you were born, a song began...So begins this lyrical and unique non-fiction picture book by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies. With tenderness and a good deal of heart, Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using the metaphor of song, the book opens with the arrival of a newborn and its unique ''song'', then pans out to explore all the essential things that every song needs to thrive - love, protection, a home, a name, the chance to explore and learn. In the latter half of the book, the issues of child labour, exploitation and war are sensitively introduced to emphasise that we all must play our part in championing children''s rights and offering support to those who need it most. With beautiful and deeply moving watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist Marc Martin, this is a book that encourages children, and the adults in their lives, to speak up for young people all around the world, and to treat one another with compassion and kindness.

Objev podobné jako Every Child A Song - Nicola Davies

Nicola Davies and Jenni Desmond''s first collaboration: a spectacular tour of Planet Earth and a powerful rallying cry.Where on Earth are you, right now? It’s late where I am and almost everyone’s asleep, but I’m awake, looking out into the night. Wondering… As the clock strikes midnight, a little girl and her sister visit animals of every shape and size, all around the world – discovering that, in some places, creatures have just started their day, where in others they’re already busy hunting for food. Turning the popular concept of time-zones on its head and combining it with a powerful climate message and delightful illustrations, this book is narrative non-fiction at its most spellbinding.“Nicola Davies is one of the best children’s writers in the business.” Huffington Post“Jenni Desmond knows just how to make children’s precious imaginations soar.” Guardian

Objev podobné jako One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth - Nicola Davies

Watch frogspawn transform into frogs in this STEM picture book, and watch Millie’s own special friendship grow too!The Pond in the Park offers a gentle introduction to the incredible life cycle of a frog while helping children aged 3-5 overcome their own worries about change and new beginnings.Millie has started at a new school and making friends hasn''t been easy. One morning, Millie''s dad points out a pond filled with frogspawn and explains that soon they will go through BIG changes. Just as the frogspawn will grow and transform, can Millie embrace the changes in her life?This STEM picture book for children offers: - A gentle introduction to the life cycle of a frog combined with a sweet narrative about Millie and her blossoming friendship.- A powerful partnership with Woke Babies, who create inspiring and culturally diverse books featuring black and minority ethnic children.- Bright and appealing illustrations and an engaging story to teach children about the lifecycle of a frog.This is the ideal book for children who are starting school and nervous about building friendships, teaching them that it’s normal to have worries about new beginnings. This STEM story also sees frogspawn transform into frogs and teaches about the lifecycle through an engaging story for little ones. So, what are you waiting for? Let''s head to the park where our adventure begins.

Objev podobné jako The Pond in the Park - Flo Fielding

Discover a pangolin at dusk, fly on the bat's back, visit a lion and hear about his plight; try the moth alphabet tongue-twister, meet fighting Tazzies on a night out in Tasmania or dream about the five-legged dog and three-legged cat! Then find out about real, huge Titanosaurus and amazing Coelacanths. You might spot a kingfisher, that 'small glint of wonder', and see how 'wild reclaims the world' in the urban night-time. These beautiful poems are perfectly melded with Petr Horacek's gorgeous, glowing paintings and the combination is extraordinary - passionate, playful, thoughtful and exciting.Like the goldfinch in the final poem, this wonderful book will 'set the heart free and flying'.

Objev podobné jako The Star Whale - Nicola Davies

Join Bertha and Blink on an adventure full of friendship, with a sprinkling of science and a nod to nature. The perfect new series for fun-loving readers!When a rumble in the jungle disturbs super-star inventor Bertha’s work, she has to leave her peaceful home and investigate. To help her, she creates Blink – an excitable robo-bird sidekick who can’t wait to explore! How will the unlikely pair cope in the wilderness? And will they be able to discover the secret behind the strange noises?PRAISE FOR BERTHA AND BLINK:“Blending friendship, science, and nature, Rumble in the Jungle is an accessible text that newly independent readers will enjoy.” School Reading List“A bite sized adventure for 5+ with such character! Full of bright pictures, colourful personalities and inventive inventions, it’s a great launch into reading.” Rachel Delahaye, author of MORT THE MEEK “With speech bubbles aplenty and lots of noises off as the story unfolds, readers just starting to fly solo, will delight in the amalgam of words and pictures Nicola Colton (author/illustrator of the Jasper and Fluff books) has created in this series opener.” Red Reading Hub “This gorgeous full colour chapter book from Nicola Colton is adorable. I love Bertha! Gorgeous illustrations of a beautiful friendship between a bear and her clever invention” Sheena Dempsey, illustrator of PABLO AND SPLASH“With bright and lively colour artwork putting all the fun and fascinating bite-size facts into focus, this is the perfect, accessible chapter book series to help build confidence in new readers, and to introduce them to various concepts of science, nature and ingenious inventions!” Lancashire Post

Objev podobné jako Bertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle - Nicola Colton

Enjoy the wonder of nature with Nicola Davies, zoologist, poet and children''s author. Follow our young adventurer as she ventures through the jungle, dives under water and climbs the highest tree. Part of a series about small, large, wide and high creatures, with full colour illustrations by artist Abbie Cameron. A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce of Animal Surprises.

Objev podobné jako Rhyfeddol! - Nicola Davies

An exquisite book that evokes a child''s first experience of nature.From beachcombing to stargazing, from watching squirrels, ducks and worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast, this is a remarkable book – part poetry, part scrapbook of recipes, facts and fragments – and a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered. Mark Hearld''s pictures beautifully reproduce the colours of the seasons on woodfree paper, and Nicola Davies'' lyrical words capture the simple loveliness that is everywhere, if only we can look.

Objev podobné jako A First Book of Nature - Nicola Davies

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children's book author, Nicola Davies. Learn how to draw animals of all shapes and sizes - some you'll know and some surprises. With full instructions on how to draw each animal by illustrator Abbie Cameron and lots of fun facts. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Rhyfeddol! Sut i Dynnu Llun - Nicola Davies

Who are you if you’ve never seen another face like yours? Where do you belong if you don’t know where your home is? What do you call yourself when others call you ‘freak'...? Skrimsli is a second fantasy adventure from author Nicola Davies, set in a world where animals and humans can sometimes share their thoughts. It traces the early life of Skrimsli, the tiger sea captain who stole readers’ hearts in The Song that Sings Us. He and his friends, Owl and Kal, must first escape the clutches of a tyrannical circus owner, then stop a war and save an ancient forest! They are helped by a desert princess and her eagle, a chihuahua who thinks she’s a wolf, a horse with heart of gold and the crew of a very unusual ship.This is a story full of excitement and danger, which explores themes of friendship, loyalty, identity and love, in the context of some of humanity’s toughest problems.

Objev podobné jako Skrimsli - Nicola Davies

From the award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots comes a new book exploring another fascinating area of biology: growth."Vibrantly illustrated, this is a fascinating and accessible introduction to the concept of DNA for five- to eight-year-olds" GuardianA beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow – every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slowly; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet there''s something about the way we grow that links us all together. Ever since you were the size of a dot, your body has been following a set of instructions: a code, which connects you with every creature on the planet... With words from Nicola Davies and exquisite artwork by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children."Explaining the concept of DNA to young children sounds an impossible task but this book succeeds beautifully." Sunday Express

Objev podobné jako Grow: Secrets of Our DNA - Nicola Davies

Who are you if you’ve never seen another face like yours? Where do you belong if you don’t know where your home is? What do you call yourself when others call you ‘freak'...? Skrimsli is a second fantasy adventure from author Nicola Davies, set in a world where animals and humans can sometimes share their thoughts. It traces the early life of Skrimsli, the tiger sea captain who stole readers’ hearts in The Song that Sings Us. He and his friends, Owl and Kal, must first escape the clutches of a tyrannical circus owner, then stop a war and save an ancient forest! They are helped by a desert princess and her eagle, a chihuahua who thinks she’s a wolf, a horse with heart of gold and the crew of a very unusual ship.This is a story full of excitement and danger, which explores themes of friendship, loyalty, identity and love, in the context of some of humanity’s toughest problems.

Objev podobné jako Skrimsli - Nicola Davies

In this moving sequence of poems Nicola Davies''s text combines with the superbly evocative illustrations of Petr Horácek to provide insight into the real-life experiences of refugees forced to leave their homes and previous lives behind to face an unknown future.

Objev podobné jako Choose Love - Nicola Davies

Venture into the world of versatile reptiles, and enjoy the company of the spider, worms and slugs, beetles and butterflies, and the octopus and squid under the waves. Explore this world of wonderful mini-beasts and sea creatures in Nicola Davies's latest Animal Surprises book, fully illustrated by Abbie Cameron. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Infertebratau Brwd! - Nicola Davies

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within. One in the series of rhyming Animal Surprises books to encourage a close engagement with and enjoyment of nature for all young readers.

Objev podobné jako Mae Mwy I’r Wy - Nicola Davies

Dewch i fwynhau byd natur yng nghwmni Nicola Davies, swolegydd, bardd ac awdur llyfrau plant penigamp. Dilynwch ei hanturiwr ifanc wrth iddi fentro plymio i’r môr. Mae’r gyfres hon yn cynnwys anifeiliaid bach, mawr, llydan a thal. Mae’n cynnwys lluniau llawn lliw gan yr arlunydd Abbie Cameron.

Objev podobné jako Dan y Don - Nicola Davies

When most people think of invertebrates they think of scary spiders, but invertebrates cover all sorts of creepy crawlies from worms, snails, slugs, beetles and butterflies, and they can also be found deep in the sea as octopus, squid and more. Explore this world of bugs, mini-beasts and sea creatures in Nicola Davies's latest Animal... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Animal Surprises: Invertebrates Are Cool! - Nicola Davies

In a land where people flow between ocean and land, a seal and a fisherman sing together under a flowing moon. One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Shadows and Light: The Selkie's Mate - Nicola Davies

Pigs don''t swim ... or so it''s said. A classic, much-loved picture book following the exploits of a hot and bothered pig.In this Kate Greenaway Commended picture book favourite, Owl Babies author Martin Waddell tells the story of Neligan''s pig – who''s feeling very hot and bothered! It''s one of the most sizzling days of the summer, and the pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese playing on the cool water. The pig gets warmer and warmer, the ducks and the geese get louder and louder. Neligan''s pig knows that pigs don''t swim – but she just has to take a dive! And she''s not the only one on the farm who''s sweltering... A riotous read-aloud to be shared over and over again.

Objev podobné jako The Pig in the Pond - Martin Waddell

For fans of Stephanie Foo’s What My Bones Know, a memoir of a middle-aged Japanese immigrant mother’s struggle to raise her teenage son and save her marriage when she finds herself triggered by memories of her own childhood trauma as he enters adolescence.At age twenty-two, Shigeko Ito immigrated to America to escape Japan’s rigid society and a neglectful childhood home that landed her in a mental hospital at seventeen. She thrived in her new, healthier environment and thought her traumatic past was all behind her. Until it wasn’t. Motherhood, she realized, was far more challenging than she could have ever imagined. But it was her son’s high school years that proved to be particularly daunting, and that was when her past reemerged—in the form of intense flashbacks to her childhood trauma and tumultuous teenage years. With the stream of daily stresses compounded by menopausal irritability, Shigeko often found herself regressing into a bunker-like mentality with childish coping mechanisms, a pattern that threatened to undo her most prized achievement: her happy family. In The Pond Beyond the Forest, Shigeko faces her past head-on, taking the reader along on her quest to uncover the root causes of her lifelong struggles—a journey that leads to deeper self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance, and ultimately saves her family and marriage.

Objev podobné jako Pond Beyong the Forest - Shigeko Ito

The authoritative guide to the online world by the award-winning author of Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends.From the award-winning author of Blame My Brain, The Teenage Guide to Stress and The Teenage Guide to Friends comes The Teenage Guide to Life Online, a balanced look at what happens to us all – young and old – when we spend time on the internet. Nicola Morgan explores the pros and cons of life in the Digital Age, from the information explosion to the growth of social media. Opening with a brief history of the web she then explores hot topics like fake news and online privacy, and draws on fascinating, cutting-edge research into how the internet and screen-use affect our ability to concentrate, our mood and sleep patterns. This is a book for families to share: a way for teenagers, their parents and carers to inform themselves about the many advantages and risks of life online.

Objev podobné jako The Teenage Guide to Life Online - Nicola Morgan

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, Brer Rabbit plays a trick on Bear and Fox, and makes them believe the Moon has fallen into a pond and needs fishing out! Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Blue.

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: The Moon in the Pond - Sheryl Webster

From the bestselling coauthor of Wittgenstein’s Poker, a fascinating account of Peter Singer’s controversial “drowning child” thought experiment—and how it changed the way people think about charitable givingImagine this: You’re walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You’re the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you’re wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading into the water will ruin them—and might make you late for a meeting. Should you let the child drown? The philosopher Peter Singer published this thought experiment in 1972, arguing that allowing people in the developing world to die, when we could easily help them by giving money to charity, is as morally reprehensible as saving our shoes instead of the drowning child. Can this possibly be true? In Death in a Shallow Pond, David Edmonds tells the remarkable story of Singer and his controversial idea, tracing how it radically changed the way many think about poverty—but also how it has provoked scathing criticisms.Death in a Shallow Pond describes the experiences and world events that led Singer to make his radical case and how it moved some young philosophers to establish the Effective Altruism movement, which tries to optimize philanthropy. The book also explores the reactions of critics who argue that the Shallow Pond and Effective Altruism are unrealistic, misguided, and counterproductive, neglecting the causes of—and therefore perpetuating—poverty. Ultimately, however, Edmonds argues that the Shallow Pond retains the power to shape how we live in a world in which terrible and unnecessary suffering persists.

Objev podobné jako Death in a Shallow Pond - Edmonds David

Lift the lily pads and peep under the water to discover what's in a pond. From tadpoles hatching and turning into frogs, to diving beetles and even dragonfly larvae transforming into adults, this book has so much information for curious young children. Find out which fish has a nest for his babies, meet a sleepy newt and peep under a swan's wing to see her fluffy cygnets hitching a ride on her back.

Objev podobné jako Peep Inside the Pond - Anna Milbourneová

A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert, especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right up to Albert's long winter sleep. Will the spring... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako Albert and the Pond - Ian Brown

Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers'' Best New Illustrator Award!Nicola Kent presents... ALL THE CATS! Short cats, tall cats, careful-not-to-fall cats. Itchy cats and scratchy cats - can you see the matching cats? Spot the miles and miles of cats jam-packed into this chunky, gifty feline picture book! Can you spot yours?

Objev podobné jako All the Cats - Nicola Kent

Discover the wonder of bees (and other stripey insects) and how to help them survive. In this little book of bees, wasps, hoverflies and more, discover the easy ways to make your gardens, window boxes and pots insect havens. Rewild your garden with plants for bees and honeybees - simple acts of kindness to save the planet. Expert Nicola Bradbear, from Bees for Development charity, shows you how and why it''s so important.There are lots of fun things you can do to make a big difference.With every book sold, proceeds will be donated to Bees for Development (www.beesfordevelopment.org)

Objev podobné jako Plant Trees, Sow Seeds, Save The Bees - Nicola Bradbear

The Book of Dave is Booker-shortlisted author Will Self''s dazzling sixth novel What if a demented London cabbie called Dave Rudman wrote a book to his estranged son to give him some fatherly advice? What if that book was buried in Hampstead and hundreds of years later, when rising sea levels have put London underwater, spawned a religion? What if one man decided to question life according to Dave? And what if Dave had indeed made a mistake?Shuttling between the recent past and a far-off future where England is terribly altered, The Book of Dave is a strange and troubling mirror held up to our times: disturbing, satirizing and vilifying who and what we think we are. At once a meditation upon the nature of received religion, a love story, a caustic satire of contemporary urban life and a historical detective story set in the far future - this compulsive novel will be enjoyed by readers everywhere, including fans of Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess''s A Clockwork Orange.''Vivid, visceral and breathtakingly ambitious, this is Self''s best yet'' GQ''Mindboggling ... darkly hilarious ... A fascinating book'' Evening StandardWill Self is the author of nine novels including Cock and Bull; My Idea of Fun; Great Apes; How the Dead Live; Dorian, an Imitation; The Book of Dave; The Butt; Walking to Hollywood and Umbrella, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. He has written five collections of shorter fiction and three novellas: The Quantity Theory of Insanity; Grey Area; License to Hug; The Sweet Smell of Psychosis; Design Faults in the Volvo 760 Turbo; Tough, Tough Toys for Tough, Tough Boys; Dr. Mukti and Other Tales of Woe and Liver: A Fictional Organ with a Surface Anatomy of Four Lobes. Self has also compiled a number of nonfiction works, including The Undivided Self: Selected Stories; Junk Mail; Perfidious Man; Sore Sites; Feeding Frenzy; Psychogeography; Psycho Too and The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Prawn Cracker.

Objev podobné jako The Book of Dave - Will Self