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A Field Guide to Winter

Play and learn in nature
By Gabby Dawnay
Series: Field Guide series
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Series: Field Guide series

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ISBN: 9780500653548

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout; 64 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dorien Brouwers
  • Illustrated by Dorien Brouwers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

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