Down by the meadow that blows wild and free
There's a world full of wonders I want you to see...
Great to read aloud and packed full of fun and humour, these stories help young readers aged 5+ to understand the interconnectedness of nature
Lively tales told in rhyming verse are followed up with non-fiction explainers which summarise the science behind each story
Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, each read-aloud story celebrates everyday miracles in a woodland.
5 minute stories include:
- The Mystery of Mushrooms
- The Song of the Deer
- The Flight of the Starlings
- The Magical Metamorphosis of Frogs
- The Dance of the Honeybee
Accessible 5 minute story format
· Each story introduces a key scientific topic, starring a sweet, woodland character, from the lifecycle of a mushroom to photosynthesis
· Each story ends with a non-fiction information page to explain more about what you've seen in each story
Words of praise for this book:
"A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers" ? Waterstones
Also in the 5 Minute Stories Series:
- 5 Minute Human Body Stories
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Gabby Dawnay (Author)
Gabby is the wordy half of the author and illustrator team that created A Possum's Tail (nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal) and London Calls . Gabby is also heavily involved with children's magazine OKIDO , and also writes for the CBeebies series 'Messy Goes to OKIDO' and
