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A First Book of Nature
A First Book of Nature | Nicola Davies
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An exquisite book that evokes a child's first experience of nature. From beachcombing to stargazing, from watching squirrels, ducks and worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast, this is a remarkable book - part poetry, part scrapbook of recipes, facts and fragments - and a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered. Mark Hearld's pictures beautifully reproduce the colours of the seasons on woodfree paper, and Nicola Davies' lyrical words capture the simple loveliness that is everywhere, if only we can look.
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sarahyurco
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Published: 2012
This is a beautifully illustrated book that goes through the four seasons and all the things we might see outside during the different times of the year. The words are written in poem form and bring images to life with its descriptive and vivid language.

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sydneybrooks
A First Book of Nature | Nicola Davies

Dens are a part of the outside, and when you make one, you are part of outside too, just like the birds and trees and animals.

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sydneybrooks
A First Book of Nature | Nicola Davies

I think that just by looking at the cover kids will be drawn in and intrigued. I think reading poems at first about things kids know about make poetry less scary.

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sydneybrooks
A First Book of Nature | Nicola Davies
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This book is another great one that is about animals. It‘d be great for any age group because it‘s so simple and beautiful. The illustrations are also captivating and the fun facts and activities make it all the more interesting.

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readingjedi
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I absolutely love this book. Probably more than my daughter appreciates it right now. But I have the feeling it's the kind of book that she will remember when she's grown up ... and cherish the memory. It's beautifully written, based around the 4 seasons, with poems, snippets & fragments exploring the flora and fauna of the natural world. A lovely introduction to caring about, and for, our environment. 💚🌍💚🌍💚🌍💚🌍

irksit This is a beautiful book!! 6y
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