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"A beautifully illustrated large format non fiction picture book taking young readers on a journey through the world’s forests. Rich in nature, facts and the wonder of exploration."
November 2026 Book of the Month
Many readers will already know Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrative style through his bestselling Big Book of series, and Our Forests brings that same warmth and intricacy to a new title. The second book in the Our Wonders series, it uses a generous large book format to take children on a wild and wonderful exploration of forests around the world.
The intricate, engaging illustrations draw the reader into every double page spread, where facts, questions and snippets of information are carefully placed to lead the eye around the beautiful pictures. Rather than a linear read, the book is designed for investigative reading, so even the youngest children can pore over the detailed scenes, spotting creatures and curiosities, while older readers travel to remarkable and diverse forests across the globe and learn about the environmental factors that shape and threaten them.
It is a book that rewards returning to again and again, as different details catch the eye on each visit. The combination of visual richness and accessible, well written information makes it an ideal shared read for families, as well as a satisfying one for independent young explorers. There is real value, too, in the way it nurtures both close looking and a growing awareness of the natural world and why forests matter.
LoveReading4Kids recommends this for curious readers aged four and above, and it is perfect for any young child drawn to non fiction or nature. It would make a lovely addition to the home bookshelf and a valuable classroom resource for early discussions about nature, habitats and the environment.
Perfect for readers who like:
● nature, wildlife and the natural world
● Yuval Zommer’s Big Book series
● large format, highly illustrated non fiction picture books
● search and find and investigative reading
● themes of forests, habitats, conservation and the environment
A thrilling adventure, deep into the heart of our world's most remarkable forests, by award-winning and bestselling author Yuval Zommer.
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A thrilling adventure, deep into the heart of our world's most remarkable forests, by award-winning and bestselling author Yuval Zommer.On this wilderness adventure - the second book in Yuval Zommer's Our Wonders series - readers will come face-to-face with incredible creatures, from giant otters in the Amazon rainforest to wild wolves making a comeback in the Black Forest and the legend of Robin Hood in the ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest. They'll visit remarkable and diverse forests from all over the world, including a steamy tropical rainforest in central Africa, the wintry boreal forest in Canada, leafy ancient woodland in the UK and bamboo forest in China.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Our Forests and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
Our Forests features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, The Natural World, Wildlife, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Woodlands and forests, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Our Forests was written by Yuval Zommer and published by Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd
Our Forests has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Our Wonders Series series
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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