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In the Sky

Designs inspired by nature
By Harriet Evans
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In the Sky by Harriet Evans is a delightful children's book that explores the wonders of the sky. It's an engaging journey through the clouds and stars, introducing young readers to the beauty and mysteries above us. The book combines vivid illustrations with simple, poetic storytelling to captivate and educate little ones about the world beyond our reach.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious little one who loves to explore the wonders above us. It beautifully captures the mysteries and magic of the sky, engaging young minds through vivid illustrations and simple, captivating text. Perfect for bedtime storytelling or fuelling daytime imaginations!

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Home to birds, bats, insects and towering tree tops, our skies are full of nature's best inventions. The world above our heads has inspired everything from our first forays into flight to outer-space cameras.

Let your imagination soar as we take to the skies and discover how nature's designs can become our blueprints.

Take to the skies and discover how nature's designs can become our blueprints.

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

Home to birds, bats, insects and towering tree tops, our skies are full of nature's best inventions. The world above our heads has inspired everything from our first forays into flight to outer-space cameras.

Let your imagination soar as we take to the skies and discover how nature's designs can become our blueprints.

Explore the wonders of the world above in In the Sky by Harriet Evans.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848579408

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger Kids

Contributors:

  • By Gonçalo Viana

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 266.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Harriet Evans Penguin Books

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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