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There’s the arctic fox who is protected from the ice by the fur on the soles of her feet, the emperor penguins huddling in groups around their chicks to keep everyone warm, and the narwhal using echolocation to find a crack in the surface ice to breathe. It’s a fascinating journey through a year in the polar regions, where animals don’t just survive - they thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spread in the book is devoted to a month and includes a themed introduction and two stories on opposites pages, one about an animal in the Arctic and one about an animal in Antarctica. Extra spreads cover topics such as seasons, winter weather and types of ice. The book concludes with a timely description of the disruptions that climate change is causing to the polar regions, and how this will have global consequences. A glossary, further reading, author’s sources, an index and ideas for what children can do to help are included. There are strong life science curriculum applications here in animal habitats and animal adaptation, migration, hibernation and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128682840242,"sku":"9781525304576","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781525304576_f34c23fc-b88f-4191-b94c-d305d6757729.jpg?v=1786022512"},{"product_id":"9781525311338","title":"Unnaturally Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly imagined picture book about finding your way back to yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young swimmer panics in a crowded community pool, and it feels like there isn’t even any room for her tears. Out of place where she was once at home, the girl swims down, down, into the deepest deep … and embarks on a surrealist journey to the swampy world under the under. As she rests there with her feelings, the girl finds power in embracing who she is – even the swampiest parts. And her triumphant return to the pool inspires the other children to be their truest selves, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dreamlike picture book models creative ways for children – and adults – to visualize and understand their big feelings and accept their inner selves. Award-winning illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler is at his imaginative best, delivering art that pairs beautifully with author Dorson Plourde’s poetic magical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55205861949813,"sku":"9781525311338","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781525311338.jpg?v=1786022580"},{"product_id":"9781771389181","title":"The Strangest Thing in The Sea","description":"A feathery tutu dancing through the water? A tiptoeing rock wearing a wig? 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With gentle text and arresting art, this enthralling picture book leads you through the ups and downs of one orb-weaver spider's night. From making her web, re-making her web, and eventually ensnaring some succulent moths, this moonlit adventure encourages you to see the world from a spider's perspective. Themes about resilience, patience, and tenacity make this a year round read aloud perfect for falling in love with over and over again.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503735349621,"sku":"9781250349217","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781250349217.jpg?v=1786867446"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-byron-eggenschwiler.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}