"Engaging and stimulating picture book investigation of the interconnected nature of our world, beautifully illustrated"
December 2021 Non-fiction Book of the Month
‘What is the most important animal of all?’, asks a teacher of a young class after they’ve spent a term learning about animals big and small. They all have different suggestions. George thinks it’s elephants, Nimmie puts forward bees, Seb votes for sharks and Kai nominates beavers. Others namr bats, tigers and even krill. As they make the case for their chosen animals, the children explain just why they’re so important, describing the effect they have on the environment and fellow creatures. Illustrations are perfectly combined with photos, fact boxes and text to demonstrate just how interconnected is our world and its ecosystems. The book provides a wealth of information presented clearly and in a way that will inspire young readers. The final spreads explain ‘keystone species’ and provide a glossary and ‘Find our more’ section. A very impressive and well-thought-out information book.
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The Most Important Animal of All is a beautiful picture book, illustrated by award-winning Hannah Bailey, where a teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all.
Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot.
* Is it BEES as master pollinators, or BATS who are night-time predators and pollinators?
* Is it ELEPHANTS who shape their landscapes and spread seeds, or BEAVERS who create watery habitats?
* Is it TIGERS or SHARKS who keep populations in balance so there is food for all?
* Is it tiny KRILL, food for so many whales and sea creatures?
There is lots of information about them, and other keystone species, plus photographs to see them up close and in their habitats. This is a positive and gentle primer for young children from 5 years old about the issues of habitat loss, endangered species and climate change.
Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved. Dr Jane Goodall.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Most Important Animal of All and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Most Important Animal of All features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material
The Most Important Animal of All is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Most Important Animal of All was written by Penny Worms and published by Mama Makes Books
The Most Important Animal of All has 40 pages
£8.09
