{"product_id":"a-year-in-nature-a-collection-of-stories-for-every-season-9781805703198","title":"A Year in Nature: A Collection of Stories for Every Season","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate nature and learn about the seasons in this collection of four heart-warming, fact-filled picture book stories--\u003ci\u003eBusy Spring, Wild Summer, Fall Feast and Winter Sleep. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin young children and their families as they explore the outdoors through the changing seasons. Each story is woven with\u003cb\u003e fascinating facts and stunning illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a gentle introduction to how plants and animals adapt throughout the year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the seasons through: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusy Spring--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Wakes Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: discover how wildlife stirs back to life as days grow longer and warmer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWild Summer--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife in the Heat: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explore how plants and animals thrive and cope during the hottest months. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFall Feast--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature's Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003e learn how creatures prepare for winter with food stores and seasonal changes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter Sleep--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Hibernation Story\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003e peek into the secret world of animals resting through the coldest season. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story is enriched with \u003cb\u003eclear, accessible science\u003c\/b\u003e. For example, \u003ci\u003eBusy Spring\u003c\/i\u003e explains plant growth, pollination and animal life cycles;\u003ci\u003e Wild Summer \u003c\/i\u003eexplores adaptations to heat and drought; \u003ci\u003eFall Feast\u003c\/i\u003e teaches about seed dispersal, fungi and animal preparations for winter; and \u003ci\u003eWinter Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e explains hibernation and shows how animals survive the cold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year in Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to step outside, notice the wonders of the natural world and take action to protect it--ideal for curious young minds and anyone who wants to nurture a lifelong love of nature. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean Taylor \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning author of over 50 books for young readers of many different ages. As well as writing, he has many years' experience visiting schools, where he works with poetry and storytelling to encourage young people to write themselves. Originally from Bristol, UK, Sean is currently living in Brazil. seantaylorstories.com\u003cb\u003eAlex Morss\u003c\/b\u003e is an ecologist, science journalist, educator, and author. She has worked in publishing for 20+ years and in ecology for 10+ years, and spent many more as a naturalist exploring the tree of life.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCinyee Chiu\u003c\/b\u003e is originally from Taiwan, now living in Vancouver, Canada. She got her illustration MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. She's always happy to try new things, and likes to make things pretty, playful, and exciting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Happy Yak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034212167954,"sku":"9781805703198","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8786ba6-7df9-4ece-9622-8cd3bde7016f.jpg?v=1770988334","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-year-in-nature-a-collection-of-stories-for-every-season-9781805703198","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}