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A First Book of Nature [Hardcover]

Nicola Davies (Author), Mark Hearld (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 3 May 2012
From beachcombing to stargazing, from watching squirrels, ducks and worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast, this is a remarkable book – part poetry, part scrapbook of recipes, facts and fragments – and a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered. Mark Hearld's pictures beautifully reproduce the colours of the seasons on woodfree paper, and Nicola Davies' lyrical words capture the simple loveliness that is everywhere, if only we can look.

Note: This is a very special book - not just because it has two different titles and covers, A First Book Of Nature(ISBN 978-1406304916) in the UK, and Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature(ISBN 978-0763655495) in the US - but because it is a book about children’s very first encounters with nature.

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  • Hardcover: 108 pages
  • Publisher: Walker (3 May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1406304913
  • ISBN-13: 978-1406304916
  • Product Dimensions: 27.1 x 29.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Book Description

An exquisite book that evokes a child's first experience of nature.

About the Author

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include Ice Bear, Big Blue Whale, Extreme Animals, Gaia Warriors and the Silver Street Farm series. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. Nicola lives in Abergavenny, Wales.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning book, an enchanting classic 6 May 2012
By glamorous granny
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What a beautiful book this is. The publishers are right. Mark is a breathtaking talent. I bought this for a 2 year old grandson then ordered one for a 5 year old and another for myself. The words and images work beautifully together. One to keep on a special shelf and return to frequently. I love the mix of lyricism and inter-action One for reading aloud please.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A first book of nature 25 May 2012
By Ms. S. J. Lambert
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A fabulous book with superlative illustrations, the sort of book an adult will enjoy but to share it with a small person would be a privilege. Would have loved this book for my children when they were small but have bought it for my niece instead. A real quality children's book.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful but BEWARE - same book as 'Outside your Window - A first book of nature' 14 May 2012
By Kate McFarlane
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Beautiful and lyrical, we love this book.

However, BEWARE - this is the exact same book as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature published by Candlewick Press which is being recommended as a 'buy together' by Amazon. This printing has English spellings (colour, Mum etc.)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful but BEWARE - same book as 'A first book of nature' 14 May 2012
By Kate McFarlane
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful and lyrical, we love this book.

However, BEWARE - this is the exact same book as A First Book of Nature published by Walker Books which is being recommended as a 'buy together' by Amazon. This printing has American spellings (color, Mom etc.)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars same book inside as 1st book as nature inside 16 Jun 2012
By caroline
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This book is beautiful but it is exactly the same as the first book as nature only with a different cover.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A jewel of a book 12 Nov 2012
By Fran
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I bought this book for my grandchild and I hope she will keep it until she has children of her own. I admit to being a big fan of Mark Hearld anyway but I think the illustrations in this book are absolutely gorgeous and complement the words perfectly. It teaches too, without talking down to the reader. It's a book to treasure and ranks with the classics in children's literature.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars more than expected 25 Feb 2013
By Miss Don
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Considering the price, which is about that of an average length paper-back picture book, what arrived is just mind blowing. If i had payed £20 i would have expected this kind of gorgeous quality but under a tenner is just almost literally a song. It's huge, and spans all seasons, with a page on each of the really wonderful things that you would want there to be a page on (blossom, worms, night, too much to list) and it's really more a book of the most inspired prose. The author's not kidding when she says she tried to think herself back to a younger self (sleeve notes). She does something quite magic with the words she's chosen. Then there's the illustrations. They are utterly exquisite. They fit the prose hand in glove. There is more wonder and inspiration here than can be described. Prose-lovers need this. Art fans need this. Kids will adore this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, thoughtful and fun! 10 Feb 2013
By sarah berry
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I love this book. I bought it after receiving "Mark Hearld's Workbook" for Christmas and falling in love with his art and ethos. The unexpected joy was Nicola Davies' wonderful words, some of which are poetry and all of which are poetic but at the same time simple, earthy and truthfully childlike. She has absolutely captured the voice of a small child in Nature, whilst gently conveying a lot of information of the type children love (the five facts about chickens are brilliant). I'm a Primary school teacher, and I'm going to use this all the time - although I really bought it for myself! (I think it is perfect for Nursery and lower Primary: I'll use the illustrations with all ages). Also, I got my copy from the Book People at the amazing price of £4.95! For a large hardback of this quality, that's got to be one of my best-ever buys. I only hope the low price doesn't mean that the creators of this lovely book miss out in any way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
I bought this book for one of my grandchildren and have since bought it for another. Also just had to buy a copy for myself as Mark Hearld's collaged illustrations are so... Read more
Published 7 days ago by sea
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well illustrated book a must have
I collect lots of children's book this is the best one introducing different animals that would appear in different places in the seasons.
Published 7 days ago by sindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
This has everything for a memorable child's book that will evoke warm memories throughout life. The illistrations, the themes, the messages are all fantastic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by snaillady
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT FOR YOUNGSTERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN NATURE.
BOUGHT THESE BOOKS AS PRESENTS AFTER MY DAUGHTER HAD BOUGHT IT FOR HER CHILDREN, I NEEDED TO BUY A COUPLE OF BIRTHDAY PRESENTS AND THESE BOOKS ARE REALLY LOVELY , EXCELLENT BUY!!!
Published 2 months ago by mrs eve swallow
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book
This was bought for my son as he loves the outdoors and nature. Beautiful illustrations and poetry and great inspiration for seasonal activities.
Published 2 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
I bought this book after going to see a Mark Hearld exhibition but it is a beautiful book in its own right.
Published 2 months ago by L. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Ordered this for first baby of my friend after seeing an interview with illustrator in a magazine. It is a beautiful book to look at and read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars Nature
Bought two copies of this. One for myself as I love children's bks and one for my grandchildren in the US. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This beautiful book is an absolute treasure filled with wonderful illustrations, prose and suggestions for activities throughout the year. Read more
Published 2 months ago by James
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a very beautiful book, I can't wait to read it with my daughter! It is bigger than expected.
Published 2 months ago by chiara
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