Nature Watch - Under the Waves

By Author / Illustrator

Hannah Tolson, Sarah Levison

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

Publisher

QED Publishing

ISBN

9780711241572

Format

Board book

Published

16-05-2019

Synopsis

The Nature Watch titles are the perfect non-fiction picture books for budding animal lovers. A fun, engaging format, beautiful illustrations and gentle educational text make the series an appealing and absorbing gift for children.

Die-cut holes make these wonderful books come to life! Each layer in Nature Watch: Under the Waves shows a different sea level, from shallow rockpools to the very bottom of the ocean. Peek through the holes onto the next page to spot all kinds of wonderful sea life, from jellyfish to vampire squid, coral reefs to sea lilies. Each page has fun facts and lots of things to find and count to keep children engaged, and Hannah Tolson's accompanying illustrations bring a lively visual appeal.

Reviews

This board book is bright and eye-catching. It's a non-fiction book that describes different parts of the ocean such as coral reefs and the ocean floor, and introduces children to different creatures that live there. The book has thick pages, making it appealing and accessible to younger readers who would be able to independently look at and hold this book. Each page has holes which peak through to the next, sparking intrigue in children to turn the page - although this does make them feel quite busy. The book is ideal for adults to share with children, it introduces many different species of sea creatures and uses descriptive language. Each page has a counting activity to encourage children to look at the pages closely. 10 pages / Ages 3-5 years / Reviewed by Lizi Backhouse, teacher