By Hector Dexet (author) , Hector Dexet (illustrator)
"A beautifully illustrated, interactive, creatively crafted hardback book that will nurture a love for nature."
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Bursting off the page are Hector Dexet's bold and bright illustrations, introducing young readers to the wonders of nature. It's a triumph of interactive storytelling, as you follow a little seed on their journey through nature, season by season. The journey of a tiny seed as it bravely adventures, grows, and transforms.
With a blend of education and enchantment, this book encourages curiosity about the natural world, with the flaps and die-cuts on every page keeping the reader engaged, entertained and enthralled. Perfect for bedtime reading and early learning, it’s a delightful adventure that nurtures a love for nature.
For lovers of The Hungry Caterpillar this is an absolute gem for little readers (and older ones) who love to interact with the pages. The journey of a seed from a flower is an incredible adventure of growth, transformation, and renewal and this beautiful book wonderfully shows the cycle of life in all its flourishing glory.
This gorgeous book follows the journey of a little seed as it becomes a flower. Filled with a wealth of novelty elements, including cut-outs and flaps, children will discover cute animals including squirrels gathering acorns, sleepy mice hibernating and busy bees pollinating flowers as they follow a little seed being carried by the breeze.
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With stunning artwork and lyrical storytelling, this interactive book beautifully explains the magic of nature's cycles and will keep little ones captivated for hours.
Supports KS1 National Curriculum Science: Living Things and Their Habitats
Hector Dexet originally from France, describes himself as a nomadic author and illustrator working from different parts of the world. His lifestyle allows him to draw inspiration from a diverse array of landscapes and cultures. His colourful, cheerful graphic art style often combines with interactive elements that are designed to surprise and captivate toddlers and young readers.
Hector is the creator of more than 50 books for young readers, which have been translated into 14 languages including Who Ate the Little Bug? , Little Seed and Slide and Peek Santa for Post Wave Children’s Books.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Little Seed and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Little Seed features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Star Books, Gardening, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
Little Seed was written by Hector Dexet and published by Post Wave Children's Books
Little Seed has 24 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.
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