Early Years – Habitats
Children in the early years enjoy observing nature and should be encouraged to notice connections between animals and the places they live. The following fiction and non-fiction titles explore the variety of habitats that animals call home. From rock pool dwelling crabs to nesting owls, these books teach young children about animals in the wild and how their features suit the environments in which they live.
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Who’s Hiding at the Seaside?
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Who’s Hiding at the Seaside?
A lovely addition to any little person’s blossoming bookshelf, this is a great way to learn about our country’s wildlife and the i…
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A Story of the Seasons
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A Story of the Seasons
A comprehensive exploration of wildlife in the UK explainedby examining 8 habitats as they change through the seasons, written in …
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Owl Babies
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Owl Babies
This reassuring and stunningly illustrated book tackles the subject of temporary separation - a situation which all children are l…
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One Day on Our Blue Planet... in the Savannah
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One Day on Our Blue Planet... in the Savannah
This is a lovely discussion book for children who have an interest in animals and the natural environment.
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Animal Homes: A Lift the Flap Book of Discovery
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Animal Homes: A Lift the Flap Book of Discovery
When we’re out and about, we probably walk past all manner of animal homes without even knowing it. A cute and charming board book…
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Creature Features: Oceans
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Creature Features: Oceans
Organised into eleven double page spreads of creatures with enormous eyes, snazzy spikes, black and white markings, fantastic fins…
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The World to Come
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The World to Come
Based on meditative walks that Johnny Flynn took with his son during lockdown, this lyrical book explores nature and evokes a sens…
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The Coral Kingdom
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The Coral Kingdom
The great beauty and diversity of the coral reef is explored in this stunningly beautiful picture book, which is a true work of ar…
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A First Book of the Sea
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A First Book of the Sea
A First Book of the Sea reunites nature writer and poet Nicola Davies and illustrator Emily Sutton to create another stunning…
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Finding Home
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Finding Home
With a double-page spread devoted to each of 20 animals, readers of all ages will be fascinated by the strange and wonderful place…
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A Good Place
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A Good Place
Four friends including a ladybird, a bee, a beetle and a dragonfly search for a new home and finally find the perfect place in a l…
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There Are Birds Everywhere
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There Are Birds Everywhere
A beautiful book that is full of facts about birds and their amazing variety and skills.
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Respect the Insect
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Respect the Insect
A wide-ranging guide to all the ways that insects help regulate our environment and the roles they play in the natural world.
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Over and Under the Pond
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Over and Under the Pond
A boy and his mother take their canoe out to explore the mountain pond, paddling past painted turtles, red-winged blackbirds and a…
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