Down by the meadow that blows wild and freeThere's a world full of wonders I want you to see...Great to read aloud and packed full of fun and humour, these stories help young readers aged 5+ to understand the interconnectedness of natureLively tales told in rhyming verse are followed up with non-fiction explainers which summarise the science behind each storyWritten by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, each read-aloud story celebrates everyday miracles in a woodland.5 minute stories include:- The Mystery of Mushrooms- The Song of the Deer- The Flight of the Starlings- The Magical Metamorphosis of Frogs- The Dance of the HoneybeeAccessible 5 minute story format· Each story introduces a key scientific topic, starring a sweet, woodland character, from the lifecycle of a mushroom to photosynthesis· Each story ends with a non-fiction information page to explain more about what you've seen in each storyWords of praise for this book:"A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers" ? WaterstonesMore in series:5 Minute Human Body Stories5 Minute Ocean Stories5 Minute Space Stories5 Minute Dinosaur Stories