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The big book of belonging / words & pictures by Yuval Zommer.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Thames and Hudson, 2021Description: 61 pages : color illustrations ; 35 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780500652640
  • 0500652643
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Who is with us? -- We are all unique -- Home sweet home -- Everyone is talking -- Rainy days -- Wonderful water -- Family matters -- Happy birthday -- Growing up -- Finding nature -- Teamwork -- Shedding -- On the go -- It's fun to forage -- Seasons change -- Sun seekers -- The air around us -- We are all connected -- Across the world -- Planet of poo -- Brilliant bones -- Seriously smart -- Super senses -- Give and take -- Time for bed -- Give nature a helping hand -- Did you find... -- Glossary.
Summary: "The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected to life on planet Earth. With children at the heart of every beautifully illustrated spread, this book draws parallels between the way humans, plants, and animals live and behave. We all breathe the same air and take warmth from the same sun, we grow, we adapt to the seasons, and we live together in family groups. Readers will 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 color, and that adorable big-eyed primates called 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, author Yuval Zommer unites readers of the Big Book series from all corners of the world under one banner--of belonging to planet Earth. The book's gentle message of caring for nature will inspire readers of all ages and encourage a new generation of environmentalists to flourish"--Publisher's description.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 508 Z86 Available 33111010763056
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The Big Book of Belonging is for all the children who like to climb trees, run barefoot, splash in paddles, 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.

Includes index.

Who is with us? -- We are all unique -- Home sweet home -- Everyone is talking -- Rainy days -- Wonderful water -- Family matters -- Happy birthday -- Growing up -- Finding nature -- Teamwork -- Shedding -- On the go -- It's fun to forage -- Seasons change -- Sun seekers -- The air around us -- We are all connected -- Across the world -- Planet of poo -- Brilliant bones -- Seriously smart -- Super senses -- Give and take -- Time for bed -- Give nature a helping hand -- Did you find... -- Glossary.

"The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected to life on planet Earth. With children at the heart of every beautifully illustrated spread, this book draws parallels between the way humans, plants, and animals live and behave. We all breathe the same air and take warmth from the same sun, we grow, we adapt to the seasons, and we live together in family groups. Readers will 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 color, and that adorable big-eyed primates called 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, author Yuval Zommer unites readers of the Big Book series from all corners of the world under one banner--of belonging to planet Earth. The book's gentle message of caring for nature will inspire readers of all ages and encourage a new generation of environmentalists to flourish"--Publisher's description.

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