Fluffy, Flying Seed

A fact-filled picture book about the life cycle of plants with a large fold-out world map (ages 4 to 8)

Mary Auld author Dawn Cooper illustrator Josh Styles editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Mama Makes Books

Published:6th Feb '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Fluffy, Flying Seed cover

All young children are interested in the natural world and this book offers a fascinating and beautiful insight into the world of plants and their importance to us and our ecosystem.

Fluffy, Flying Seed starts with a small dandelion seed being carried by the wind and landing safely in a meadow, the perfect place to grow. This is its story, how it grows, protects itself, reproduces and transforms from a bright yellow flower into a delicate white ball of fluffy, flying seeds. There are facts about germination, photosynthesis, seed dispersal, parts of a plant and food chains. The narrative progresses in a way that builds understanding and the gorgeous illustrations bring the story and the science to life.

Fluffy, Flying Seed is part of the Start Small, Think Big, a series of books that sets young readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big picture of our natural world. The stories are easy to read and told in a warm, engaging, relatable way. At the end, there is a surprise fold-out with a world map, an illustrated lifecycle and an animal I-Spy game to take readers back into the book.

Perfect to share with children 4 to 8, with two levels of text for new and more confident readers.

Also in the series is Little, Brown Nut; Small, Speckled Egg; and Tiny, Floating Coral.

 

An engaging and enjoyable read, full of delightful illustrations - a lovely addition to any bookshelf!

* Through the Bookshelf *

Mary Auld’s easy-to-follow story progresses in a way that builds understanding and Dawn Cooper’s gorgeous colour illustrations bring the story and the science to life.

* Lancashire Post *

Just as dandelions themselves become wonderfully interactive when they become ‘dandelion clocks’ and the bestower of wishes, so too is this book. With a tactile die-cut front cover, a fold-out map and an i-spy game that encourages young readers to go back through the book to identify specific animals, this is a book that demands to be picked up and enjoyed.

* LoveReading4Kids *

This book features incredibly beautiful artwork that brings nature and natural science to life. Some of the illustrations are particularly descriptive, which is a plus for visual learners.

* @thekidsbookstagrammer *

Hats off to the team who created this attractive hardback which includes a die-cut, textured cover and even a perfect I-Spy game! I am already on the lookout for other titles in this original series and recommend it for all school/local libraries as well as the home.

* Books for Kee

ISBN: 9781916780071

Dimensions: 230mm x 230mm x 10mm

Weight: 321g

28 pages