New Releases by Nicola Davies

Discover a pangolin at dusk, fly on the bat''s back, visit a lion and hear about his plight; try the moth alphabet tongue-twister, meet fighting Tazzies on a night out in Tasmania or dream about the five-legged dog and three-legged cat! Then find out about real, huge Titanosaurus and amazing Coelacanths. You might spot a kingfisher, that ''small glint of wonder'', and see how ''wild reclaims the world'' in the urban night-time. These beautiful poems are perfectly melded with Petr Horacek''s gorgeous, glowing paintings and the combination is extraordinary.

“Sutton’s spectacular illustrations . . . take the concept of ‘many’ to the extreme. . . . Davies has a keen sense of how to represent science for beginners.” —The Horn Book (starred review) The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet is full of millions of species of plants, birds, animals, and microbes, and every single one—including us—is part of a big, beautiful, complicated pattern. When humans interfere with this pattern, by polluting the air and oceans or cutting down too many forests, animals and plants begin to disappear. What sort of world would it be if Earth went from having many types of living things to having just one? Now in paperback, this beautiful follow-up to the award-winning Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes delivers an inspiring look at the extraordinary diversity of Earth’s inhabitants—and the importance of their preservation.

"The secrets of DNA, unpacked engagingly and accessibly." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Earth is full of life! All living things grow--plants, animals, and human beings. The way they grow, whether it be fast or slow, enormous or not so big, helps them survive. But growing is also about change: when people grow, they become more complicated and able to do more things, and they don''t have to think about it, because bodies come with instructions, or DNA. With simple, engaging language and expressive, child-friendly illustrations, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the award-winning creators of Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes and Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth, provide an introduction to genetic code and how it relates to families to make us all both wonderfully unique and wholly connected to every living thing on Earth.

When animals talk, it''s time humans listened: Harlon has been raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home they must flee for their lives. Xeno is kidnapped and Harlon and Ash are separated. In a thrilling and dangerous adventure they must all journey alone through the ice fields, forests and oceans of Rumyc to try to rescue each other and fulfil a mysterious promise about a lost island made to their mother.

In this powerful picture-book, children''s author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world''s best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger - but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen.

"Our planet is always turning. It may be midnight in London, but in different time zones other living things are waking up, ready to hunt or feed or fight. As the clock strikes twelve, two sisters are spirited away on a journey to glimpse, in the span of a moment, extraordinary biodiversity: a mother polar bear and her cubs hunting seals in Svalbard, tiny turtles in India following the moon toward the sea, and enormous whale sharks gulping plankton in the Philippines"--

A heartfelt story of a father and a son, of grief and reconnection—and an albatross who needs to find her way home. Javier has a secret. On one of his father’s fishing trips, still hurting from the loss of his mother, he finds an albatross caught on the hooks—alive, if only barely. Against the orders of his father, who has been distant and disparaging, Javier smuggles the bird to safety and begins nursing it back to health. Every day the albatross accepts a little more food, but she shows no sign of wanting to use her wings. And if Javier''s new friend refuses to fly, how will she ever find her way home? From award-winning author Nicola Davies, with dramatic watercolors by Salvatore Rubbino evoking the setting of Chiloé Archipelago, off the coast of Chile, comes a stirring tale of loss, loneliness, and the power of empathy.

"A wonderful immersion into the baby dolphin’s world." — Booklist Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. Readers are invited to join the baby calf as he follows his mother and discovers all there is to know about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to learning how to say his name with his very own whistle. Nicola Davies’s lyrical narrative and intriguing facts are accompanied by Brita Granström’s colorful illustrations, pulsing with the energy and movement of dolphins in their natural habitat. Back matter includes a note about dolphins and an index.

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“This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies’s terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin’s outstanding mixed-media artwork.” — Booklist (starred review) On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good.

At the unmissable launching price of $11,67 Instead of $25,95 (-55%), this book will meet the needs of those parents that are looking for a guilt-free approach to discipline their toddler(s) while, in the meantime, improving their parental bond with them. Parents that are looking for ways to create a no-drama home full of giggles and loud laughter while establishing warm boundaries and respect for family rules and values. One point that parents can struggle with is toddler discipline. Anyone can be a parent, but one of life''s biggest challenges is to become a firm, fair, and respectful parent without punishments that hurt your children. Toddlers are egocentric little people that live in the present moment 100% of their time. Toddlers are so innocent in their mischievousness that they can make it very hard to enforce any discipline on them. However, all toddlers need discipline not just to understand what is right and what is wrong, but also to raise responsible, confident and secure humans that feel loved and respected all the time but that also know when ''enough is enough. So, to have the right knowledge about toddlerhood and a clear and thoughtful vision about the discipline approach and the values that it fosters is crucial. This book covers the following topics: How to Be a Positive and Mindful Parent with a Guilt-Free Discipline The Common Mistakes that Parents Make and How to Fix Them Establishing Respect Tools for More Cooperative Toddlers How to Coach Siblings'' Relationships and Rivalry The Importance of the Right Nutrition And Much More! This book is for all those parents that are ready to become that firm, fair, and fun parent that everyone would have wished to have. An incredible resource that any parent should have on their bookshelf really. Get Your Clients Covered and Reserve all Your Copies TODAY!

"Pitch-perfect throughout, enthusiastic and confident. . . . Positively ducky all around." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) The young girl in this story may live in the city, but outside her window there’s a river full of mallard ducks! She hears them as soon as she wakes up, and on the way to school she sees them upside down bobbing for food. Interspersed with fun facts, her enthusiastic commentary about her feathered neighbors — what they look like, how they behave, where they nest, where they sleep — pairs swimmingly with cheerful watercolor illustrations. Back matter includes an index and a note about ducks.

Mae lleidr ifanc yn cipio bag hen wraig - ac yn cael ei gorfodi i wneud addewid ... dyma ddechrau taith a fydd yn newid popeth am byth.Wedi''i ysbrydoli gan y gred bod perthynas a natur yn hanfodol i bob bod dynol, a bod angen i ni nawr, yn fwy nag erioed, adnewyddu''r berthynas honno, stori darganfyddiad hudolus yw Yr Addewid, a fydd yn cyffwrdd a chalon a dychymyg pob darllenydd , hen ac ifanc.Awdur Nicola Davies, darlunydd Laura Carlin, addasiad Mererid Hopwood.

Are you looking for a guilt-free approach to discipline your toddler that will actually improve the bond between you and your child? Are you looking for ways to create a no drama home full of giggles and loud laughter while establishing safe boundaries and respect for family rules and values? If your answer is yes, then this is the right book for you. Anyone can be a parent, but one of life''s biggest challenges is to become a joyful, fair and respectful parent. Parenting is a skill that you learn along the way and, without a doubt, some people will find parenting easier than others. However, no matter how good you are at it, every parent will have good and bad moments in their parenting journey with many lessons to learn and factors to consider along the way. One point that parents can struggle with is toddler discipline. All toddlers need discipline not just to understand what is right and what is wrong, but also to raise responsible, confident and secure humans that feel loved and respected all the time but that also know when ''enough is enough''. Toddlers are egocentric little people that live in the present moment 100% of their time. Toddlers are so innocent in their mischievousness that they can make it very hard to enforce any discipline on them. So, it is either you know what you are doing or chances are your toddler will try to drive you insane. Also, one form of discipline may work on one toddler, but will be completely ineffective on another. This is because every child is different and there should be no comparison to other toddlers, parents and family''s situations. To have the right knowledge about toddlerhood and a clear and thoughtful vision about your discipline approach and the values that it fosters is crucial. This book covers the following topics: ✓ Evaluate those generational patterns and models ✓ Parental Stress Management ✓ How to be a positive and mindful parent and reach a guilt-free discipline ✓ The common mistakes that parents make and how to fix them ✓ Establishing respect ✓ Tools for more cooperative children ✓ How to coach siblings'' relationships and rivalry ✓ The importance of the right nutrition ...And Much More! Are you ready to become that fair, firm and fun parent that everyone would have wished to have? Then Click to Buy Now the Book!

For Toddlers from 3 years of age It is very important to understand that children from this age are starting to notice differences by becoming aware of many things and have many questions to ask. The questions might be shocking, but you need to avoid overreacting so they feel comfortable asking more questions in the future. Why am I white? Which shade of skin colour is better? How should you answer some of these questions? In the light of recent events, many parents or adults may find themselves struggling to talk about the concepts of race, ethnicity, racism and social justice with kids. What is discussed depends on a family''s makeup and the community in which they live, but it is important for everyone, independently of ethnicity and belonging to start having ''the conversation'' and start learning some tricks and ideas on how to behave when confronted with racist situation and/or people. Why do we need to talk about racism and social justice to kids? How to start a conversation about racism with kids? How does racism affect health and well-being in children? So, where do I start? You can start to educate yourself about the root of prejudice, identity formation, race and racism with this book. This will allow you not to feel uncomfortable or feel you lack knowledge and understanding about the topic when you face children''s concerns and questions about diversity. This book covers the following topics: ✓ Making sense of the world ✓ Who am I? ✓ What is anti-racism? ✓ What is social justice? ✓ Kids reaction to diversity ✓ Help children about their curiosity and questions ✓ How to raise anti-racism and social justice children ...And much more Adults'' discomfort with the topic can be a barrier to these conversations on discussing race with children. "All parents need to help their children think and talk about our country''s racial inequality as a step toward creating a more equal society". By reading this book, you will gain a better understanding of the topic and be able to talk to your children about racism, social justice, and the struggles for human and civil rights for all people. You will know much more about your child developmental stages and act on them accordingly. Furthermore, you and your children will be able to put into practices some tips and tricks to deal with embarrassing and confrontational situations that can happen in everyday life. Explanation of these concepts directly may be complex and difficult, but the introduction of these concepts in the educational process and finding appropriate methods for the child''s age to communicate these ideas is what is valuable. Protecting children from being exposed to racism by constantly opening their lines of communication with them about what they might be exposed to in their different places of activity, making sure to communicate with other children''s families to support and promote the rejection of racism, and contacting the school to consult about what children are exposed to. It is also essential for children to understand the long march of the struggle against racism to make the world a better place for future generations.

Are you looking for effective strategies to discipline today''s toddlers to let them thrive and reach their full potential despite all the digital temptations and distractions? Are you also looking to find a way to keep yourself mindful and positive with your children while sleep deprived and juggling between the many demands of life? Would you like to feel equipped with the right knowledge and activities that will allow you to think strategically about your toddler''s development? Would you like to be able to follow their curiosity by providing tailored activities for every stage of their toddlerhood without continually investing in new toys? If yes, continue reading because this is the right book for you! This book tries to combine two very important aspects of every parent''s life: a stimulating home environment for your young children to thrive in by following the Montessori method and, your mental sanity while completing everyday adult chores without feeling missing out on your life by applying a Mindful approach. You may have heard about Montessori schools when it was reported that little Prince George went to one or when the media talked about the biographies of many famous people like Jeff Bezos of Amazon. Well, the Montessori Method has been around for many years. It has been chosen by the middle class, the élite, even by the poorer sectors of society. There are public Montessori schools, private, and élite Montessori schools. All of them follow the same core principles that you can apply at home! On the other hand, the Mindful approach to parenthood is instead a very recent and groundbreaking practice that reminds parents about the importance of looking after themselves as adults. It provides many tips and suggestions about how to become that parent that you feel proud of, to be happily involved in your kid''s growth notwithstanding all the strains put on us by everyday life and without having to leave your children unattended in front the TV or other digital devices. After all, being a positive and mindful parent while spending time with your children, even for just half hour at the end of the day, is increasingly recognized as the foundation for every healthy parenting relationship that allows children to grow joyful, resilient and confident in their skills. This book covers: - The Top 10 Challenges of Being a Parent in the Digital Age - The 7 Steps to Peaceful and Mindful Parenting - Boredom and Screen Time - How to be a Montessori Parent - ''Montessori Schemas'' and Toddlers ''Sensitive Periods'' - Montessori Discipline at home - How to introduce activities ...And much more! Do you want to happily and mindfully participate in your child''s development while allowing their brain to develop properly through the Montessori Method? Click here to buy the book!

Mae''n adrodd hanes bachgen sy''n ymdrechu i dderbyn ei chwaer fach newydd am nad yw hi''r hyn roedd wedi''i ddisgwyl. Ond mae''r gwenoliaid sy''n plymio drwy''r awyr dros ben ei gartref yn helpu dangos iddo ei bod hi''n hollol berffaith. Stori ryfeddol yw Perffaith am gyffro a siom, derbyn a chariad, a grym natur yn ein bywyd.

Kiku starts a new school in a strange new town. The children in her class are unfriendly towards her and refuse to include her. Kiku helps introduce the other children to the art of paper folding, creating many different kinds of flowers and introducing them to her culture, helping to transform the children''s attitude towards her and their vision of themselves and their own lives in this inspiring story.

"Spectacular ... you can almost smell the surf between the pages." The Times "Five stars - if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this." The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins - all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton''s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child''s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages."Ravishing ... the perfect companion to a seaside holiday" The Sunday Times "Just dive in and enjoy" Sunday Express

When Lolly discovers a tiny orphaned lamb lost on the moor, she convinces her grandfather to let her take responsibility for raising it. As Lolly grows into this new challenge, her experience with the lamb helps her to be brave following the death of her own mother.The Mountain Lamb is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within. All six rhyming books are fully illustrated in color by illustrator Abbie Cameron. The fourth in a series of six rhyming books by top children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrator Abbie Cameron.

When Clinton is sent for to join his mother in London, he must leave the quiet and safety of the island behind, his family there, the afternoons spent fishing and, perhaps most importantly of all, his old dog, Rufus. But amongst this change, the lure of nature and the presence of ''a boy''s best friend'' are never far away.

Did you know that there are over 60,000 tree species? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of trees and forests - the lungs of our earth. A glorious celebration of trees by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated by rising star Lorna Scobie, creators of the beautiful The Variety of Life. There is something to delight on every page with fascinating facts and figures. This exquisite book will encourage children to treasure the world''s biodiversity and help to stop it slipping away. With fascinating facts and figures and sections on: - Wood, Trunks and Branches - Leaves - Roots Bark - Tree Skin - Flowers & Cones - Seeds - Plants on Trees - Insects in Trees - Reptiles & Amphibians in Trees - Birds and Trees Mammals in Trees - Communities of Trees - Taiga - Temperate Woodlands - Dry Gum Forest - Cloud Forest - Tropical Rainforests - Forest Relationships - Gifts from Trees - People of the Forest - Forest Destruction - How to Plant a Tree

Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant''s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Some questions she had learned it was best not to ask, but every autumn the silver eels return, and so do her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

Amzin and his nomadic family rely upon the honey of the Moonflowers to keep them alive. When his family are taken ill, young Amzin is left to guide the bees to the Moonflowers. But their family are not the only ones who rely on these rare flowers for life.

The story of a boy who struggles to accept his new born sister, when she is not what he expected. But the swifts which swoop over his home help to show him that she is truly perfect. ''Perfect'' is a remarkable story about anticipation and disappointment, acceptance and love, and the power of nature in all our lives.