How Things Grow

Name: How Things Grow
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781838919443
Price: 36.0 NZD
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By Harriet Evans

Series: Circle of Life

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Have you ever wondered how a tadpole becomes a frog? Or how a squishy caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly? Discover the fascinating life cycles of your favourite animals and plants with this awesome lift-the-flap nonfiction book. With a novelty wheel to spin on every page!... Read More

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Discover the wonder of nature's diversity and ingenuity in this beautiful, immersive introduction to animal and plant life cycles. With an engaging wheel mechanism and flaps throughout, this book is an interactive treat that encourages readers to get hands-on while learning. The gorgeous illustrations by the super-talented Benjamin Fluow and clear, comprehensive text, full of helpful hints about how to spot and protect wildlife, make this nonfiction book an exciting exploration of a core scientific concept.

Perfect for young wildlife lovers, curious kids and little scientists; fans of Blue Planet, Steve Backshall's Deadly 60 and National Geographic, or anyone who enjoys a good lift-the-flap book!

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How Things Grow

Have you ever wondered how a tadpole becomes a frog? Or how a squishy caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly? Discover the fascinating life cycles of your favourite animals and plants with this awesome lift-the-flap nonfiction book. With a novelty wheel to spin on every page! Discover the wonder of nature's diversity and ingenuity in this beautiful, immersive introduction to...

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Discover the migration patterns of awe-inspiring animals, from whales to wildebeest, in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. With a novelty wheel to spin on every page! Discover why a wide variety of creatures make incredible journeys across our planet—by sea, land, or sky. Packed with interactive novelties, Why Animals Migrate offers a hands-on exploration of amazing animals on the move. Each...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838919443

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 02 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

Illustrated by Benjamin Flouw

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 16

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Harriet Evans Penguin Books Series: Circle of Life

About the Author

Harriet Evans works in children's publishing and spends her days researching cool animal facts, imagining awesome adventures and drinking copious amounts of tea.

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