The Big Book of Belonging (Big Book)

by Yuval Zommer (Author)

The Big Book of Belonging (Big Book)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Big Book

The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected to life on planet Earth. With children at the heart of every beautifully illustrated spread, this book draws parallels between the way humans, plants, and animals live and behave. We all breathe the same air and take warmth from the same sun, we grow, we adapt to the seasons, and we live together in family groups.

Readers will be fascinated to learn that instead of using words to communicate, fava beans send chemical messages through their roots, Caribbean reef squid send warnings of danger and even declarations of love by changing color, and that adorable big-eyed primates called tarsiers make calls to one another over the noise of the rainforest that are too high-pitched for predators to hear. By putting children at the heart of the book's concept, author Yuval Zommer unites readers of the Big Book series from all corners of the world under one banner--of belonging to planet Earth. The book's gentle message of caring for nature will inspire readers of all ages and encourage a new generation of environmentalists to flourish.

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School Library Journal

K-Gr 2—This oversize book celebrates all the ways that people belong. Readers will learn about the importance of connection—to the environment, other humans, and animals. Topics covered include teamwork, water cycles, seasons, and even poop. The book wraps up with a call to give nature a helping hand. The watercolorlike illustrations feature an inclusive group of children, diverse cast of animals, and the different types of flora and fauna on the planet. Front matter includes a table of contents and a short introduction. Back matter features a glossary and an index, as well as the answers to a seek-and-find activity in which children are encouraged to locate 15 instances of a hidden footprint . VERDICT Recommended for libraries looking to beef up their natural world sections or where Zommer's other "Big Book" series are popular.—Kristin Joy Anderson, Lewis Univ., Romeoville, IL

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780500652640
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Publication date
November 23, 2021
Series
Big Book
BISAC categories
JNF051100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
Library of Congress categories
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