- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Evans Brothers Ltd; Centenary Ed edition (20 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0237535688
- ISBN-13: 978-0237535681
- Product Dimensions: 25 x 18 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 330,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This delightful collection of short stories, poems and interesting facts about trees, flowers and wildlife you might expect to come across on a nature walk, is part of the glittering range of new & re-issued titles that will be published in 2008 to celebrate one hundred years of Evans producing great books for children.
About the Author
Enid Mary Blyton (1897-1968) was a popular English children's writer. She was one of the most successful juvenile storytellers of the twentieth century. Her books have enjoyed popular success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 400 million copies.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had this book when I was a child. I learnt a fantastic amount from it, much of which I still remember over 50 years later. It is detailed, and doesn't talk down, using the Latin names of plant families, for instance, but in the context of stories. Two boys and a girl go for country walks with their neighbour, who teaches them about the plants and animals they see. Nobody worries about this, although he is male and new to the neighbourhood. I suppose by modern standards it is sexist in some ways, but one of the lessons that stayed with me is that girls shouldn't squeal at insect life!
The illustrations are exquisite.
The illustrations are exquisite.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are an Enid Blyton fan, this book will take you back down memory lane as her unique style presents nature through stories and fascinating facts about trees, flowers and birds.
For teachers and those who work with children, this book is an accessible way into learning more about nature and some children might enjoy the stories as useful preparation to going outside. This is the book's value.
The book has some limitations. It was written in 1945 in the South of England and our natural areas have changed. For those who do not know much about nature this can be confusing as some plants which used to be common are becoming increasingly rare. Some of the references are to plants which are not found further north. Also there is a moral tweeness and stereo-typing to Enid Blyton's books which can be off-putting.
If you like Enid Blyton and you want to know a little more about nature from her, buy this book. If you don't like her style then avoid this book like the plague!
For teachers and those who work with children, this book is an accessible way into learning more about nature and some children might enjoy the stories as useful preparation to going outside. This is the book's value.
The book has some limitations. It was written in 1945 in the South of England and our natural areas have changed. For those who do not know much about nature this can be confusing as some plants which used to be common are becoming increasingly rare. Some of the references are to plants which are not found further north. Also there is a moral tweeness and stereo-typing to Enid Blyton's books which can be off-putting.
If you like Enid Blyton and you want to know a little more about nature from her, buy this book. If you don't like her style then avoid this book like the plague!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've looked for this book for over 30 years so was thrilled to find it at long last. Delivery was quick and item received in excellent condition. Would highly recommend.
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Beautiful nostalgic read
My husband bought this for me for Christmas and what a delight it is. This takes me back to my 1960s childhood. Read more
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Fresh as ever
This book was one of the delights of my childhood. It is still excellent, though a little dated and stands for the simple pleasures of the outdoors as an option to being a couch... Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by B. May
Child's nature
This is an absolutely brilliant book which will be forever useful. You can use it any time of the year on walks with children or even just for yourself if your own knowledge of... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Glyn
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