Mona K – illustratör

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

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

Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud non-fiction collection.Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.9 read-aloud stories include:- The Clownfish, the Anemone and the Big Coral Reef- The Great White Shark's Tooth Machine- The Song of the Humpback Whale- The Time-Travelling Immortal Jellyfish- The Migration of the Magic Eel- The Shape-Shifting Octopus- A Penguin Squeeze in the Freeze- The Salty Tears of the Sea Turtle- The Darkness of the Deep-Sea AnglerfishAt the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information on scientific concepts such as life cycles, migration, reproduction, the food chain, and much more.This gorgeous anthology storybook for children 5+ features:-Accessible natural history in a 5-minute story format-Facts to engage the most curious child, with each story ending with a non-fiction information page to explain more about what has been seen in each storyAdorable characters from Instagram star Mona KA stunning silver foil coverWritten by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest ocean lovers.More in the Series5-Minute Ocean Stories is part of the beautiful and informative 5-Minute Stories series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with 5-Minute Nature Stories or allow them to learn all about the human body, from the hairs in their nose to the nails on their toes, in 5-Minute Human Body Stories.Praise for 5-Minute Nature Stories:'A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers' - Waterstones

Explore first science concepts for growing minds in a giftable, 4-title board book box setIntroduce your child to simple science concepts in this giftable set of 5-minute nature stories. Perfect for children aged 2+, the box set includes:Little Mushroom: a first book of fungi Little Bee: a first book of pollination Little Plant: a first book of photosynthesis Little Frog: a first book of metamorphosis

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