<p>I really enjoyed that the story follows a nut, a familiar object, all the way through its various journeys and cycle of life. I haven't seen a non-fiction book like this before and I think [the titles in the Start Small, Think Big series] are really special and a great addition to the bookshelf. I honestly can't wait to share these books with my class and use these across a series of different lessons, from Science and Understanding the World through to English lessons and looking at different text types. I am looking forward to seeing more of these.</p>
- Lauren Maidman, Teacher, ReadingZone
<p>By thinking big, and through science-based words and pictures full of information and wonder, the book shows why the rainforest is important to local people and the wider world.</p>
Lancashire Post
<p><strong>November 2023 Book of the Month</strong></p>
<p>It’s a fascinating story, told in a way that will catch young reader’s attention and fire their interest in the rainforest.</p>
LoveReading4Kids.co.uk
<p>With captivating illustrations it’s an immersive journey into the rainforest complimented by insightful captions and perfect for young readers exploring science topics like tree life cycles and rainforest habitats.</p>
- Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher
<p>We particularly like learning new vocabulary and that it’s filled with facts about how something as small as a single brazil nut is so interconnected with both its local habitat and the wider world. An interactive non-fiction text that immediately captures children’s interests as well as one that aids learning in topics about rainforests, life cycles and habitats.</p>
- Books for Topics, Year 1: 50 Recommended Reads
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Biographical note
Mary Auld is an award-winning writer of children's information books, most notably How To Build an Orchestra with the London Symphony Orchestra. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, former Editorial Director at Hachette and an honorary fellow of the English Association in recognition of her work in children's non-fiction. Dawn Cooper is a talented British illustrator with a passion for nature. Her recent books include Thirty Trillion Cells (Welbeck), Insect Emporium and Ocean Emporium (Egmont) and Up Close (Wren & Rook). She lives in Bristol, England.