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Series: Britta Teckentrup First Nature
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Discover the amazing ways animals care for one another in this beautiful, lyrical book. On the savannah, whatever the weather, The animals must stick together. A herd of elephants cross the trail, Steadily walking, trunk to tail. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup!...
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Discover the amazing ways animals care for one another in this beautiful, lyrical book.
On the savannah, whatever the weather,
The animals must stick together.
A herd of elephants cross the trail,
Steadily walking, trunk to tail.
A gorgeous picture book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup!
Discover the incredible habits of animals and their families, from diving dolphins to marvellous manatees, and explore what family means to all kinds of creatures. Britta Teckentrup's stunning artwork brings to life nature's incredible stories of the ways in which animals protect and support each other. Lyrical rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty creates a calming tone, making this a perfect book for sharing with your child at bedtime or anytime!
Die-cuts let young readers peep through the pages, revealing different horizons all across the world. In this latest addition to Britta Teckentrup's bestselling series of nature-themed books, animal parents and their young help you celebrate families, love, and the wonders of nature.
Family is also available in the Peek-through Nature series. Don't miss the full range of stunning picture books that focus on the natural world, including Sea, Moon, Bee, Tree and Home!
For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don't miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows, and A Happy Place.
Series: Britta Teckentrup First Nature
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Bugs
Peek through the holes and explore a bustling world of bugs in this beautifully illustrated book from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup. Clever die-cuts, gentle rhyming text and colourful artwork bring even the tiniest creatures to life. Bugs by Patricia Hegarty invites readers into a vibrant journey of discovery and wonder in the miniature world of insects.Hardback$3400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Family
Discover the amazing ways animals care for one another in this beautiful, lyrical book. On the savannah, whatever the weather, The animals must stick together. A herd of elephants cross the trail, Steadily walking, trunk to tail. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Discover the incredible habits of animals and their families, from diving dolphins to marvellous...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Tree
Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Owl sits watching in his tree. No one sees as much as he. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with gorgeous...Hardback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Moon
Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles laying their eggs on white sandy beaches, to migrating birds using the moon to navigate their way to sunnier climes. Turn the peek-through pages to see the moon change shape...HardbackSold Out -
Sea
Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels to humpback whales. A colourful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful peep-through picture book.HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838916510
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little Tiger
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
- Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Patricia Hegarty (Author) Patricia Hegarty is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written about all kinds of things from trees and bees to ABCs (and she loves to rhyme). Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator) Britta Teckentrup is an award-winning illustrator and author, having written and illustrated over 80 children's picture books that have been published in over 20 different countries. After 17 years in the UK, Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her Scottish husband, son Vincent and their old cat Oskar.
Also by Patricia Hegarty
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Tree
Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Owl sits watching in his tree. No one sees as much as he. A gorgeous board book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through board book with...Board book$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
123 of Kindness
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ABC of Love
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Family
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Bee
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