We Travel So Far: Small Stories of Incredibly Giant Journeys

We Travel So Far tells the migration stories of animals on land, in the air and under the water. From the gigantic to the tiny, 25 creatures feature alongside fascinating factual snippets which will delight and intrigue children from 5+. Chris Madden's illustrations have a lovely texture and clarity which give a real sense of movement - particularly on the desert locust page - and the scale of each animal's journey. The images work very well with the poetic, rhythmic language used by Laura Knowles to provide just enough information on each page to whet the appetite for more knowledge. The combination of well-known migratory creatures, such as the polar bear, and more obscure ones like the Galapagos land iguana, makes the book even more fascinating. A particularly favourite of mine was the Caribbean spiny lobster which travels across the sea floor in conga-line fashion, an image which Chris Madden has captured in all its playful glory. For those looking for hard facts, migration data can be found at the end of the book along with a map of the world, which helps in the visualisation of each journey's distance. We Travel So Far gives an excellent insight into one of the most intriguing aspects of the natural world and provides a springboard for early readers to find out more. 64 pages / Ages 5-9 years / Reviewed by Rhiannon Cook, School Librarian.

Suggested Reading Age 5+