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Fox in the Night: A Science Storybook About Light and Dark

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Fox in the Night: A Science Storybook About Light and Dark by Martin Jenkins is a charming children's book that follows a curious fox exploring the contrast between night and day. It introduces young readers to scientific concepts about light, shadow, and darkness in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner, blending storytelling with educational content. Perfect for sparking curiosity about the natural world, the book makes science fun and accessible for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're searching for an engaging way to introduce young readers to basic scientific concepts like light and dark. With its charming storytelling and captivating illustrations, it's perfect for encouraging curiosity and sparking a love for learning about the natural world in children.

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Fox in the Night: A Science Storybook About Light and Dark

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing young children to the concepts of light and dark.

This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to light and dark. Fox is hungry. She waits until it’s dark and then she hunts for food, using the moon and the streetlights to find her way.

The first book in the new Science Storybook series from Walker Books, Fox in the Night is illustrated by up-and-coming talent Richard Smythe and written by Martin Jenkins, the award-winning author of Can We Save the Tiger? and Ape.

Series: Science Storybooks

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Fox in the Night: A Science Storybook About Light and Dark has been praised for its beautiful illustrations, courtesy of Richard Smythe, offering a delightful visual experience. It effectively presents factual information about light and dark in a manner suitable for young readers, enhancing their understanding through engaging storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406379754

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Smythe

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Martin Jenkins has written many groundbreaking non-fiction books for Walker: Can We Save the Tiger?, The Story of Money and Ape to name a few. He has won several awards for his writing including the 1998 TES Information Book of the Year Junior Award for The Emperor's Egg, and he is the reteller of Don Quixote and Jonathan Swift's Gulliver, both illustrated by Chris Riddell. Jonathan Swift's Gulliver won the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal.

Richard Smythe has worked with Simon & Schuster, Faber & Faber and Little Tiger Press. He loves working in children’s illustration creating and telling stories with his pictures. Ultimately Richard loves creating picture books because no matter how simple the narrative, you can always read between the lines – the only limit is your imagination!

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