360 degrees An imprint of Little Tiger books ISBN 9781848576070 £7.99
This is a book about different environments and the wildlife that inhabits them. It is a fascinating introduction to the world’s ecosystems. Hanako Clulow’s beautiful illustrations are colourful and appealing as many of the creatures have soft smiles and bright eyes. Left-hand pages identify the flora and fauna found at each location, and include brief facts. The reader is introduced to coral, clown fish, leaf-cutter ants, powderpuff flowers, ice floes, narwhals, bulrushes, pearl mussels, buddleia, hellbender salamanders, baobob trees, geckos, lichen, puffins, toadstools, moles and a host of other wonders of the natural world. The innovative split-page layout creates sense of discovery as the reader literally uncovers what is under the surface of the ocean, rainforest, North Pole, river, mountain caves, savannah, clifftops, and forests. We are introduced to coral, clown fish, leaf-cutter ants, powderpuff flowers, ice floes, narwhals, bulrushes, pearl mussels, buddleia, hellbender salamanders, baobob trees, geckos, lichen, puffins, toadstools, moles and a host of other wonders of the natural world. Highly recommended for children aged 5 to 9.
Brenda Marshall, SATIPS Council
