As a family, we read a lot of books. I aim to take Frida to the library regularly, I read children’s book reviews, greedily soak up recommendations, and love discovering new books to share with her. One of my happiest discoveries has been the Nature Storybooks series, and I have been meaning to share a little bit about the books for a while now.
The Nature Storybooks series is perfect for Montessori and non-Montessori homes alike. Each beautifully illustrated book tells a fact-based story based on one animal.
Some of the stories feature a child learning about and observing the animals with a family member. White Owl, Barn Owl
Other stories are told about the animal themselves, as they go on a journey. Tigress
I love that these books convey factual information through story. They are so engaging for young children. Many of these books have really inspired Frida’s play and imagination. She might be pretending to be the newborn panda cub from “Tracks of a Panda” eating its first bamboo shoots, or making her toy guinea pig make the noises described in “I Love Guinea Pigs
Frida has been enjoying these books since we discovered them just before she turned two, and she was able to understand the sweet, simple stories and the facts included within the books. The books themselves say they are targeted at children in UK school years 1-4 (so age 5-9) but I certainly think far younger children could enjoy having these books read to them.
I cannot recommend these books enough. Luckily our local library does have a few of these books, but we have happily bought a number of them as they are a joy to read – for us as parents as well as Frida. I have actually learnt quite a lot from them!
Next on the list for us to find a copy of will be Seahorse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
These books would make lovely gifts, especially when paired with a matching toy animal or two to deepen the play opportunities.
Oh wow what a great selection you have highlighted, Eloise! Thank you so much!!! Can’t wait to have a look at them 😍
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I’m sure you and O will love them! Xx
We stumbled across just ducks at the library a while back and have loved the series since too. Might not be useful for you as you have a few in the pack already but maybe for other interested readers of your blog; book people do 10 for £11.99 – bargain! They also do 10 cds (same 10 as the book pack) for £6.99 which we listen too in the car.
I would also agree that toddlers would enjoy these books- my girl is 20 m and listens contently to the whole story, regularly asking for ‘more’.
Yes! I think young children are often underestimated in terms of their concentration and ability to understand complex ideas xx
I saw that! What a bargain. Every time I’ve checked the link though it says sold out, otherwise I would have linked to it. Hopefully they’ll be back in stock soon. The series are lovely aren’t they? X
Yes I was a frequent checker and eventually got lucky! Only managed to get them quite recently! Theey are in stock at the minute!
https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?productId=753563&catalogId=10051&searchTerm=nature
Yes I just found them! I think I must have been looking at an old link 😳 Have ordered them for us too, and I’ll give the duplicates away as gifts! Xx
Ah glad you’re found them! Worth it at that price.
What great non-fiction books :-* I am still searching for something equal in German language – however, I see it coming, my daughter will learn English with these books 😎 They are so wonderful.
They would be a great tool to learn English, I’m sure! xx
Lovely post! Thank you for the recommendations x
Thanks! xx
We love these books too! The little one’s fav so far is On the Seashore, mine is One Tiny Turtle. They are such a great series. And it’s great to have you back blogging again x
Oh great! I will look forward to reading those xx