Mona K – illustratör

Inspired by the hugely bestselling 5-Minutes Stories collections, children’s author Gabby Dawnay and illustrator Mona K present 10 read-aloud stories that invite young nature lovers to celebrate the everyday miracles in a woodland with 5-Minute Nature Stories.Down by the meadow that blows wild and free, There’s a world full of wonders I want you to see . . . Written in engaging rhyming text, each real-life tale in this 10-story collection introduces one of nature’s wonders. And at the end of each story, children are invited to explore an informative “All About” page to discover more facts on the topic. These make perfect bedtime stories for kids with curious minds! Stories include: The Mystery of a MushroomThe Woodwide WebThe Song of the DeerThe Flight of the BlackbirdsThe Magical Metamorphosis of FrogsThe Hidden Great Horned OwlThe Stag Beetle’s Seven-Year FeastThe Dance of the HoneybeeThe Little Rabbit and the Green MachineThe Moth and the Moon

A stunning lift-the-flap book, perfect for sharing with littleones.The animals of Leafsong Wood have invited you ona grand tour of their homes. Along the way, you'llmeet squirrels searching for nuts, foxesnuzzling in their dens, singing birds,slithering snakes, burrowing bugsand much more. A beautiful gift for parent and child to cherishSure to provide hours of enjoyment, along withan appreciation of the natural worldFull of charming moments to discover and animalsto spot24 flaps to lift

Ten read-aloud, 5-minute stories introduce young readers to an exciting array of dinosaurs, from flighty and feathered Anchiornis to lumbering giant Brachiosaurus

Explore the prehistoric world with this lavish read-aloud collection of nonfiction stories. At the end of each story, kids are invited to explore an informative “All About” page to find out additional facts about each dino. They’ll discover why some species had spikes, which dino may have climbed trees, and more.

Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest dinosaur fans.

Stories include: 

The very FIRST dinosaurSlow, spiky StegosaurusBrachiosaurus is tallest of allAnchiornis soars on highSwamp-dwelling SpinosaurusKing Tyrannosaurus RexThree-horned TriceratopsClub-wielding Ankylosaurus

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

Zoom through space with this lavish read aloud collection of non - fiction stories.Each read-aloud, 5 minute story sets out on a mission to explore different aspects of the universe; from how the Moon came to be, to the birth of a star and the immense, light-sucking darkness of a black hole. Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest space lovers.9 read-aloud stories include:- Earth's Silver Satellite- Our Living, Breathing Rainbow Planet- In the Swirl of the Solar System- The Four Rocky Worlds- The Four Giants of Gas and Ice- The Remnants' Roundabout Journey- The Starry Carousel of the Milky Way- Our Amazing, Blazing Super-Star- A Star-Spangled NurseryAt the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information on the science of space, such as how Earth was formed, asteroids, comets and meteors and the power of the Sun.More in Series:5 Minute Nature Stories5 Minute Human Body Stories5 Minute Ocean Stories5 Minute Dinosaur Stories

Explore the prehistoric world with this lavish read-aloud collection of non-fiction stories.Each read-aloud, 5-minute rhyming story tells the tale of a different dinosaur; from flighty and feathered Anchiornis to lumbering giant Brachiosaurus.Nine stories include:- The very FIRST dinosaur- Slow, spiky STEGOSAURUS- BRACHIOSAURUS is tallest of all- ANCHIORNIS soars on high- Swamp-dwelling SPINOSAURUS- Killer-clawed VELOCIRAPTOR- King TYRANNOSAURUS REX- Three-horned TRICERATOPS- Club-wielding ANKYLOSAURUSAt the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information about dinosaurs, from why some species had spikes, to who produced the biggest poo!Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest dinosaur fans.More in series:5 Minute Nature Stories5 Minute Human Body Stories5 Minute Ocean Stories5 Minute Space Stories