National Trust: A Story of the Seasons

Name: National Trust: A Story of the Seasons
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781805130031
Price: 49.99 NZD
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Discover nature through the year

By Anna Wilson

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Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting nature gift book. Follow wildlife season by season, finding out about the exciting—and sometimes surprising—stories of the animals, plants, and places you see around you. Meet tiny tadpoles growing into frogs in spring and colourful butterflies... Read More

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National Trust: A Story of the Seasons

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Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting nature gift book.

Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting guide to nature.

Description

Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting nature gift book.

Follow wildlife season by season, finding out about the exciting—and sometimes surprising—stories of the animals, plants, and places you see around you. Meet tiny tadpoles growing into frogs in spring and colourful butterflies clustering around the summer wildflowers. Follow hedgehogs as they find safe places to hibernate among the falling autumn leaves, and birds searching for berries to eat during the coldest winter months.

A seasonal nature story for the whole family to treasure in National Trust: A Story of the Seasons.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805130031

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Carolina Rabei
Illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Anna Wilson Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Anna Wilson (Author)Anna Wilson lives in Cornwall in the United Kingdom with her husband and dog, cat, ducks and a tortoise called Hercules. A keen wild swimmer and advocate for protecting animals and nature, Anna's passion for the natural world shines through in all her work.

Carolina Rabei (Illustrator)
Ever since she was very small, Carolina Rabei has loved drawing. After attaining a BA in Graphic Design in Moldova, she she received a distinction in Children's Book Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art. Carolina is known for building worlds of warmth and heart in the books she illustrates. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and son.

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