The Big Book of Belonging is for all the children who like to climb trees, run barefoot, splash in puddles, search for bugs, sing with the birds, taste snowflakes and count the stars. By placing children at the heart of the natural world, the book celebrates our connection with planet Earth and reveals the often surprising similarities between humans, animals and plants. Illustrated in Yuval Zommer''s inimitable style and packed with quirky natural history facts, readers will discover that sea otters hold hands just like humans do; hermit crabs have homes; and that butterflies also have bedtimes. They''ll learn that just as humans have unique fingerprints, zebras have different stripes, cowrie shells have distinct spots and that no two snowflakes are identical. The book''s uplifting message will inspire environmentalists young and old alike - we all belong to nature, and nature belongs to us all.

Autorentext

Yuval Zommer is an author, illustrator and environmentalist based in London. He studied at the Royal College of Art, and worked for many years as a creative director at leading advertising agencies before becoming an author and illustrator. Titles in his Big Book series have been worldwide bestsellers.

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The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected with life on planet Earth. With a child, or group of children, at the heart of every beautifully illustrated spread, the book draws parallels between the way humans, plants and animals live and behave.

Readers aged 4+ will be delighted to discover that, just as humans have unique fingerprints, zebras each have different stripes, cowrie shells have distinct spots and that no two snowflakes are identical. They'll be fascinated to learn that instead of using words to communicate, fava beans send chemical messages through their roots, Caribbean reef squid send warnings of danger and even declarations of love by changing colour, and that Tarsiers make calls to one another over the noise of the rainforest that are too high-pitched for predators to hear.

By putting children at the heart of the book's concept, Yuval Zommer unites readers of the Big Book series from all corners of the globe under one banner - of belonging to planet Earth. The book's gentle message of caring for nature will pull at the heart strings of readers of all ages and encourage a new generation of environmentalists to flourish.

Zusammenfassung
Yuval Zommer's latest book in the award-winning Big Book series unites young readers from around the globe under one banner of belonging to planet Earth.

Inhalt

Who is with us
We are all unique
Home sweet home
Making conversation
Changing seasons
Wonderful water
Family matters
Celebrating birthdays
Growing up
Protective parents
Working together
Shedding
Going on a journey
Finding food
Rainy days
Sun seekers
The air around us
Amazing ecosystems
Across the hemispheres
Changing planet
Seriously smart
Useful poo
Special skeletons
Super senses
Natural materials
How to make a difference
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