Check out these non-fiction titles perfect for encouraging readers and for making new discoveries and learning fun facts!
Big Ideas from Literature by The School of Life, Anna Doherty and Kalee Jackson, Published by The School of Life
I always love books about books and this is a joyous walk through literature and reading. This book aims to look at the deeper questions around why we read and what should we be learning from the books we read. With great literature mentioned and alluded to throughout the book, along with dynamic illustrations, this is an absolute joy to read and browse. It has a playful but important vibe throughout and I know it will be one I return to time and again to enjoy.
Footprint by Phil Cummings and Sally Soweol Han, Published by Allen & Unwin
Part meditative and part informative, this quiet and beautiful book would be a wonderful story to read aloud to a class of children. It promotes nature, walking and the simple act of breathing deeply. In the busyness of life, sometimes a walk is the perfect antidote. Written in simple rhyming verse and with calming illustrations throughout, this is a wonderful story to share. I love that the pages are just so full of details and colour, drawing the reader in to this world.
Explorer the Rainforest by Stephanie Stansbie and Fabrizio Di Baldo, Published by Little Tiger
We join Clara and her dog Sparks on a remarkable journey through the Amazon rainforest. Armed with a trusty UV torch, the reader can have hours of fun discovering the hidden critters on each page. As you shine the light around you catch exciting glimpses of colour and then you can discover the details in more depth. The perfect amount of facts are dotted around the pages that are filled with amazing illustrations. It is a joy to explore from cover to cover.
Be a Nature Explorer! By Peter Wohlleben and Belle Wuthrich, Published by Greystone Kids
This is a superb book filled with ideas and activities to get children outside exploring nature. With 52 activities, there is one per week of the year giving this book a long life for young readers. With handy tips for packing a bag and being prepared, young explorers can get their kit packed and set off on a nature filled adventure. The illustrations are colourful and fun, adding to the joy of this book. Pocket sized, this can be carried everywhere because you never know when adventure will come calling.
Tasty Tales by Anna Lena Feunekes, Published by UCLan Publishing
This divine book will have your mouth watering as you travel through time and place to discover the why’s of our favourite foods. With 30 questions asked, a real blend of fact and fairytale are revealed. The entire book is a delight for the senses from the bold and colourful illustrations to the mouth watering descriptions of food! I particularly loved the map at the beginning, as well as discovering why croissants have a curve and how goats discovered coffee. An absolute treat for young readers.
How do Meerkats order Pizza? By Brooke Barker, Published by Faber
This book is brilliant- funny, engaging and filled with fantastic illustrations. It has a graphic novel feel to it which will appeal to a lot of readers. We learn so much about animals from scientists and observations but this books delves deeper into the animals and those who study them in-depth. I was completely engrossed while reading this and loved sharing some of these facts with my children. I think its format will really appeal to readers!
I am a primary school teacher, turned librarian. Now I have the title Reading Advocate for ASSET Education Trust, based in Suffolk.
I read constantly and have more books than bookshelves, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I celebrate reading every day at work and at home with my two children, aged 11 and 9.
I sit on the National Executive Committee for the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and run an OU/UKLA Teachers as Readers group!
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