A First Book of the Sea

By Nicola Davies (Author) and Emily Sutton (Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Non-Fiction

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A 24-page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes.

The discussion points and activities in the notes are deliberately open-ended to encourage the development of pupil independence and problem-solving. Talking and writing partners are recommended for many of the tasks in order to build pupil confidence.

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About the Book

A stunning anthology that blends poetry and information about the sea, from an award-winning team.

From 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.

Grow

By Nicola Davies (Author) and Emily Sutton (Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Non-Fiction

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An 11-page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes.

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A 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.

Lots

By Nicola Davies (Author) and Emily Sutton (Illustrator)

Notes By Eva John

Category Picture Books - Non-Fiction

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A 5-page illustrated set of Teachers’ Notes.

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From the award-winning team behind Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes comes Lots, a beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity for younger readers. There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ... lots! With beautiful words from Nicola Davies and exquisite illustrations by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children.