Nicola Davies

Think of an invertebrate, Are you thinking of a spider? Well, you're not wrong, but invertebrates are so much more! They include worms, snails, slugs, beetles and butterflies, and they can also be found deep in the sea as octopus, squid and more, Explore this world of bugs, mini-beasts and sea creatures in Nicola Davies's latest Animal Surprises book,

The Pond is a touching picture book about a young boy, and his family, overcoming the loss of his father. This colourful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world. From Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher, the duo behind the beautiful children's book Perfect. The Pond has been chosen as one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 and has been nominated for...

Some farms are up in the hills... or down long, winding lanes... but Silver Street Farm is different - it's right in the middle of a town! It's winter and the residents of Lonchester are struggling against the Big Freeze. School is closed, and Meera, Karl and Gemma are delighted. But there's no time to play. Many people in Lonchester find themselves stuck without food. However, with the help of a stranded Russian Ballet company, their sled dog, Boris,...

It's springtime at Silver Street Farm, and all the animals are getting ready to have their babies. Flora, who usually runs the farm, has gone to look after her father's farm and the three children are on their own. At first things go smoothly but then one of the pigs breaks into Flora's caravan, the mother hen leaves the rooster, and even Buster the dog has a surprise in store...

All three stories in this collection deal with young children at a crisis in their lives. Maxy's mum is pregnant and has been taken into hospital with complications; Rose's family life has suddenly become difficult and different and she blames herself; and Lolly's mother has died and she and her grandparents are finding life very hard. Despite their difficulties, all three children eventually find strength and confidence through caring for animals...

Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don't need two arms to be strong.
Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he'll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn

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Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird's amazing journey.

Introduces the sights and sounds of the changing seasons, along city streets and in country meadow.

This richly lyrical and informative look into the underwater world of the elusive loggerhead turtle features bright and varied visuals and astonishing facts that provide young audiences with a powerful nature story.