Bøker av Katie Daynes

From sunset to sunrise, discover the secrets of night time - why it happens, where the Sun goes... and what the night sky can tell us about the universe. Playful flaps, delightful illustrations and friendly text explain the science behind the cycle of day and night, summer and winter. Find out why it's not always dark at bedtime, how night animals find their way and why the dark doesn't have to be scary.

What gives me shape? How do I move? What's blood for? And where does my food go? Take a peek inside the human body and discover what's really going on - with help from a characterful cast of body parts!

Isen i Arktis smelter. Isbjørnene, som er vant til å være på digre isflak i sjøen, har nå langt mindre is hvor de kan jakte. HVORFOR smelter isen? Men dette handler ikke bare om mat til isbjørner. En varmere planet påvirker nemlig oss ALLE.Tre isbjørner bestemmer seg for å spørre noen barn om hjelp. Bli med dem og oppdag hvilken FABELAKTIG PLAN de legger.Vi kan hjelpe isbjørnene …… og resten av verden også!]]>

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Lift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.

From what happens when you swallow to why poo is brown, this enlightening book takes a rumbling, gurgling trip through the digestive system, meeting helpful juices, blood cells, vitamins and minerals along the way. Discover the stages of digestion, the roles your teeth, tongue, liver and pancreas play, and how different foods help our bodies to function.

The bees are in danger. They find a sparky bunch of kids to share their troubles with, and explain why there's much more at stake than just honey. With entire food webs threatening to unravel, the kids begin to brainstorm... and come up with a brilliant PLAN. This delightful book weaves important information about pollination, biodiversity, conservation and SHARING OUR PLANET into an entertaining and empowering narrative. Written in consultation with ecological scientist and author, Professor Jeff Ollerton - one of the world's leading experts on pollination. This exciting addition to Usborne's Can we really help...? series offers children reassurance and empowers them to make a difference.

Enter Christine Pym's adorable bug world and discover the importance of taking turns, being fair and sharing our planet with all living things. There's plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

Clamber up branches and peek through leaves to discover the wonderful jobs trees do, from cleaning our air and keeping us cool to protecting our planet and providing homes for all kinds of wildlife.

This excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas. It answers questions such as How does electricity get into our walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from? Perfect for every inquisitive child.

Answering young children's questions about racism is hard. This book gives both children and adults the language and sensitivity they need to talk about the topic. It gently explains what racism is, how it happens, why it is NEVER acceptable and what each and every one of us can do to eradicate it.

A really useful introduction to tackling climate change, for young children. The Arctic ice is melting and the polar bears need our help. They come to Warmland to explain what's really going wrong. Luckily they find a group of lively, sparky kids who jump into action and draw up a BRILLIANT PLAN.

A book for little children about why they can't wear pyjamas all the time. Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.

This thoughtful book explores how to be kind and why kindness is so important. A range of questions help children and their grown-ups to think, and talk, about being kind to others and ourselves, as well as nature and our planet. Beautiful illustrations by Christine Pym help young children to understand big concepts by setting them in a world of friendly bugs. Plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

Discover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.

We see dinosaurs everywhere - on TV, in books, dinosaur toys and printed on clothes - but what were they really like? How big were they? What did they eat? And where did they all go? This charming book allows young children to find out for themselves.

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? and How can I stop feeling sad?

A fabulous overview of what happens to our waste, from stinking problems and hi tech sorting systems to the importance of make less rubbish in the first place. Includes top tips on how we can reduce and re-use.

Looking after our planet is an inspiring flap book, exploring the problems facing our planet today and what we can do about them. It sets out why conditions on Earth are just right for life, how our modern lives are putting the planet at risk and what we can all do to work towards a greener future.

As part of a school project, Jo is recording ways to be happy and overcome stress and worry. Children can follow her experiences, as she completes her how to be happy scrapbook.My How to Happy Scrapbook is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Which is the tallest animal, the biggest bird and the biggest reptile? Children can find out in this visual guide to record-breaking beasts, packed with fascinating facts. Big Beasts is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Why is there so much plastic in the world? How does it help us? What's the problem and how can we solve it? These are just some of the 60+ questions answered in this timely and topical book. The facts are presented in a friendly and quirky way, helping kids to understand this global predicament and inspiring them to be part of the solution.

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while imaginative flaps answer important questions such as 'Why don't I feel happy all the time?' and 'How can I cheer up my friend?'

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Growing Up is an engaging and informative book by Katie Daynes. Published in 2019 by Usborne Publishing Ltd, this book falls under the genre of children's literature. It provides an interactive and fun way for children to understand the process of growing up. The author, Katie Daynes, has done a commendable job of simplifying complex concepts and presenting them in a way that is easy for young readers to understand. The book is filled with flaps that children can lift to reveal answers to their questions about growing up. This unique feature not only makes the book interactive but also helps in keeping the children engaged. The book is a must-read for children who are curious about the world around them. Usborne Publishing Ltd, known for its high-quality children's books, has once again lived up to its reputation with this publication.

Which beasts from the Greek myths were good and which ones were very bad? This simple introduction to some of Greek mythologies well-known creatures includes a summary of each character and a `beastometer¿ to measure their beastly qualities! Incredible Creatures from Greek Myths is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

What's snow made of? Where can I find some? Where does snow go? Wrap up warm - it's time to find out! Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this engaging introduction to snow, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.

Learn how to command a chess army in this friendly introduction, with entertaining illustrations on how the pieces move, and tons of tips on attacking, defending and winning. A perfect starting point for young children - and a handy refresher for parents and grandparents! With links to specially selected websites with puzzles and more information.

What's the point of art? Why do artists draw themselves? Who were the Impressionists? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining information book, containing over 60 flaps to lift. A great introduction to art for inquisitive young children, with links to specially selected websites for more information.