"A tiny dandelion seed tells the story of its own life cycle."
Follow a tiny dandelion seed through its extraordinary life cycle, from the moment it first drifts through the air, to its first flowering and to the creation its own drifting seeds. Alongside the gentle story is non-fiction text that explains each step of the dandelion’s seeds life, such as first roots, it’s bright yellow flowers and, finally, the transformation into a fluffy, full moon.
With clear text and excellent use of bright illustrations, the readers’ understanding of the life cycle and importance of this common plant will slowly develop and be built upon with every page. Simple font changes and size are effectively used to separate the dandelion seed’s narrative of its journey and the non-fiction, science facts of its purpose and development in the natural world.
Just as dandelions themselves become wonderfully interactive when they become ‘dandelion clocks’ and the bestower of wishes, so too is this book. With a tactile die-cut front cover, a fold-out map and an i-spy game that encourages young readers to go back through the book to identify specific animals, this is a book that demands to be picked up and enjoyed.
A charming, mostly non-fiction book that expertly breathes life and interest into a common wildflower.
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All young children are interested in the natural world and this book offers a fascinating and beautiful insight into the world of plants and their importance to us and our ecosystem.
Fluffy, Flying Seed starts with a small dandelion seed being carried by the wind and landing safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow. This is its story, how it grows, protects itself, reproduces and transforms from a bright yellow flower into a delicate white ball of fluffy, flying seeds.
There are facts about germination, photosynthesis, seed dispersal, parts of a plant and food chains. The narrative progresses in a way that builds understanding and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story and the science to life.
Fluffy, Flying Seed is part of the Start Small, Think Big, a series of books that sets young readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big picture of our natural world.
The stories are easy to read and told in a warm, engaging, relatable way. At the end, there is a surprise fold-out with a world map, an illustrated lifecycle and an animal I-Spy game to take readers back into the book. Perfect to share with children 4 to 8, with two levels of text for new and more confident readers.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fluffy, Flying Seed and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
Fluffy, Flying Seed features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Gardening, The Natural World, Wildlife, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Savannas and grasslands, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests
Fluffy, Flying Seed is available in Hardback
Fluffy, Flying Seed was written by Mary Auld and published by Mama Makes Books
Fluffy, Flying Seed has 28 pages
Yes it is part of Start Small, Think Big series
£9.89
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