Small, Speckled Egg: with a giant fold-out map

Small, Speckled Egg is a children's book that follows the lifecycle of an Arctic tern and introduces young readers to KS1 primary science topics such as the lifecycle of a bird, food chains, migration, seasons, and polar regions. It includes a fold-out map with a fun I-Spy game and is a brilliant addition to any home or school library.

Format: Hardback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Mama Makes Books

Small, Speckled Egg is a captivating book for young readers that takes them on a journey of discovery, expanding their knowledge and imagination. The story begins with a small, speckled egg that hatches into an Arctic tern, one of the most impressive birds on the planet. Through vivid illustrations and easy-to-read text, readers follow the tern's growth, flight, and annual migration from the Arctic to Antarctica and back.

The book seamlessly weaves together the lifecycle of a bird, food chains, migration, seasons, and polar regions, covering KS1 primary science topics. Additional captions provide valuable information for able readers, encouraging them to explore new areas of knowledge.

What sets Small, Speckled Egg apart is its stunning fold-out map, which includes a fun I-Spy game. This interactive feature allows children to revisit the book and find the polar animals mentioned in the story, further enhancing their engagement and enjoyment.

The book is a valuable addition to any home or school library, offering a wealth of detail that will be returned to again and again. With its captivating illustrations and engaging narrative, Small, Speckled Egg encourages children to think big and explore the wonders of the natural world.

Look out for more science-based picture books in the Start Small, Think Big series, including Little, Brown Nut, which will continue to inspire young minds and nurture their curiosity about the world around them.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 237 x 238 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739774875