{"product_id":"a-year-in-nature-explore-the-countryside-month-by-month-9798895090046","title":"A Year in Nature: Explore the Countryside, Month by Month","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through a year in the charming countryside, observing its changing seasons, plants, and animals.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover why the seasons change and how creatures like foxes, mice, and birds adapt to the shifting environment, from frosty winter nights to golden summer days. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With big, fold-out pages and plenty of facts, readers will explore the natural world in fascinating detail. They will also learn which plants and animals come and go through the year, how temperature and daylight shifts, and some of the fruits and vegetables that are harvested throughout the year. \u003ci\u003eA Year in Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating and beautifully illustrated journey through the changing seasons, month by month. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e YEAR-ROUND APPEAL: The perfect book to revisit month after month to see how the environment in the book changes--and how it compares to the plants, animals, and weather where the reader lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e LARGE FORMAT: With twelve fold-out pages that showcase the beauty of the changing seasons, this is the perfect book for exploring details in the illustrations on each and every page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Builds an early understanding of how plant and animal life is connected within an ecosystem, and helps kids understand these ecosystems are precious and should be conserved and protected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for: \u003cbr\u003e - Gift givers looking for books about the natural world \u003cbr\u003e - Any kid who loves books about science, plants, or animals \u003cbr\u003e - Fans of books nature books like\u003ci\u003e Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRen? Mettler\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned French author and illustrator known for his captivating children's books that explore nature and the environment. Born in Switzerland in 1942, Mettler discovered his passion for art early, inspired by his heraldist grandfather. He later trained as a graphic designer at the School of Applied Arts in Bienne, and moved to Paris in 1966, working as an art director before dedicating himself fully to illustration in 1971. Mettler has illustrated numerous acclaimed non-fiction children's books, particularly for Gallimard Jeunesse, contributing to beloved series like Mes Premi?res D?couvertes and D?couverte Benjamin. His work was recognised with the 'La Science Se Livre' teen prize in 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Post Wave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180126503186,"sku":"9798895090046","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_22612fa3-621c-4d56-acfa-4de9307ca23c.jpg?v=1744381468","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-year-in-nature-explore-the-countryside-month-by-month-9798895090046","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}