A very young non-fiction picture book that looks at how a tree changes with the seasons, with charming illustrations from an internationally acclaimed artist. Learn how a plum tree changes with the seasons in this charming non-fiction picture book. Chris Butterworth's gentle, lyrical text describes how the buds of the plum tree bloom in the spring and how its leaves grow green and lush in the summer. Time goes by, and soon we see those same leaves fall in the autumn - now the branches are bare for the cold winter-months. With exquisite watercolour illustrations by Charlotte Voake, this is a book to treasure.
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CHRIS BUTTERWORTH is the author of more than seventy nonfiction books for children, covering diverse subjects from influenza and Antarctic exploration to Ancient Egypt. She states, "A sea horse looks as magical as a mermaid, but sea horses really exist. We need to know as much as we can about them, so we can protect them." Her work aims to make the fascinating world of science and nature accessible to young readers, fostering curiosity and a sense of wonder about the natural world.






- 2019
- 2017
Where Did My Clothes Come From?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This clever compendium offers a delightful mix of fashion and science, making it an engaging read for both budding fashionistas and young scientists. Packed with fun facts, it encourages curiosity and creativity, appealing to a diverse audience interested in exploring the connections between style and scientific principles.
- 2015
The book features stunning full-spread illustrations that vividly capture a seal's journey from its clumsy existence on land to its graceful mastery of the ocean. This visual transformation highlights the beauty and power of the seal as it adapts to life in the deep, making it a captivating exploration of nature's wonders.
- 2015
Dive into the ocean and discover one of the shyest fish in the sea - the seahorse!
- 2001
This collection of infant reading books works as the skills-focused backbone of guided reading resources, with step-by-step skills coverage and the full range of genre. The scheme correlates to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Attainment targets.
- 2001
This collection of infant reading books works as the skills-focused backbone of guided reading resources, with step-by-step skills coverage and the full range of genre. The scheme correlates to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Attainment targets.
- 1997
One More Fox
Amy's Story
- 1997
The Foxes at the Semi-final
Robbie's Story
- 1997
