Outside: Exploring Nature by Maria Ana Peixe Dias & Ines Teixeira do Rosario
Outside: Exploring Nature takes a look at the great outdoors via weather, and land formations. There was a neat section on oceans, and another on planets and stars. The artwork reminded me a great deal of that found in Shel Silverstein’s books, the drawings simple yet useful. I found everything to be very informative and science-oriented, and there are activities to try scattered throughout. My cubs and I read the together and we all enjoyed it. This is perfect for nature and outdoors oriented kids.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Outside: Discovering Animals by Maria Ana Peixe Dias & Ines Teixeira do Rosario
Outside: Discovering Animals was a charming introduction to exploring nature. There were sections on tracks and signs of animal activity, followed by sections on different groups of animals like insects and amphibians. The artwork reminded me a great deal of that found in Shel Silverstein’s books, the drawings simple yet useful. I found everything to be very informative and science-oriented, and there are activities to try scattered throughout. My cubs and I read the together and we all enjoyed it. I even learned some new things myself! Like, I had no idea amphibians also shed their skins like reptiles. This is perfect for nature and outdoors oriented kids.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The People Awards by Lilly Murray, Sept 19, 4*
A look at important people through the ages- from Sappho to Beethoven to Malala Yousafzai. Many were given their own two page spread with life history and major accomplishments. Others were listed in groups, with a simple sentence or two telling their most important deed. My cubs and I read this together. For the older ones, it got them interested in learning more about some of the people mentioned. A perfect gift for kids interested in history. I appreciated that the people spanned centuries, both male and female, and they were from all over the world. There are some people I would have liked to have seen, but there was only so much space, yeah?
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Discover Nests by Juliana O’Neill
Discover Nests by Juliana O’Neill is an early reader’s introduction to nests. With gorgeous full-colour pictures, and simple sentences, readers will learn all about nest sizes, construction materials and animals other than birds that make nests. Great addition to any little one’s library.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Xist Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
