Written and illustrated by James Mayhew Otter-Barry Books Ltd ISBN 9781913074036 £16.99 This is a beautiful book with sumptuous illustrations. It features six celebrated stories that have inspired great music -The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Swan of Tuonela, The Flight of the Bumblebee, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Scheherazade and William Tell. Mayhew recreates…
llustrated by Kate Slater Britannica Books (What on Earth Publishing) ISBN 9781913750411 £20 An excellent question and answer book with over a hundred questions. The information has been verified by Britannica experts. Topics are arranged into eight areas – minibeasts; pets; wild animals; the body; food; how stuff works; earth and space. There is plenty…
Illustrated by Andriy Lesiv Chronicle ISBN 9781452179773 £14.99 A visually stunning exploration of sight. We learn about how the eye sees, how it interprets colour, visual aid, mirrors, facial expressions, signs and symbols, glasses, cameras and optical devices, telescopes, optical illusions, camouflage, eyes, coping with blindness, braille memories, beauty, and points of view. The design…