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National Trust: Story of the Seasons

by Anna Wilson, illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 7+

Published by Nosy Crow, 2024

  • Non-fiction

About this book

Take a fresh look atnature by observing the changes in 8 recognisable habitats over the course of a year. Find out how birds survive cold winters, how foxes scavenge in cities, how a hedgehog raises its baby hoglets and much more besides 

Using woodland, pond, meadow, hedgerow, park, river, mountain and coastal settings, children can learn about the lives and natural relationships of a huge diversity of plants and animalsand how they adapt to seasonal changes. 

This comprehensive book is well-pitched for children of mixed primary school ages. There are accessible facts to share with younger children and opportunities for older readers to explore more detailed scientific explanations. Informationis presented in bite-sized chunks and is complemented by excellent full-page illustrations whichare child-friendly while remaining accurate.  

The range of habitats on offer make this a brilliant book to use as a teaching tool. It aligns with the science curriculum brilliantly, including key animals which are explored in more detail, such as the life cycles of frogs and the importance of bees as pollinators.The variety of habitats featured also mean that children would likely have access to at least one of the settings, allowing them to take their knowledge out into real-world contexts.  

About the author

Anna Wilson lives in Bradford on Avon with her husband, two children, two cats, some chickens, some ducks, a tortoise and a dog. She is the author of The Puppy Plan, Pup Idol, Puppy Power, Puppy Party, The Kitten Hunt, Kitten Wars,Kitten Catastrophe, Monkey Business, Monkey Madness, I'm a Chicken, Get Me Out of Here!, the Pooch Parlour series, The Great Kitten Cake Off and The Mortifying Life of Skye Green. She has also written Summer's Shadow for older readers.

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