Publisher's Synopsis
Down by the meadow that blows wild and free There'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 nature Lively tales told in rhyming verse are followed up with non-fiction explainers which summarise the science behind each story Written 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 Honeybee Accessible 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 story Words of praise for this book: "A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers" ? Waterstones Also in the 5 Minute Stories Series: - 5 Minute Human Body Stories
