Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five of Earth's most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, delve deep into the Black Forest and stand on the roof of the world - the Himalayan Mountains - to see nature at its wildest. Breathtaking, engraved illustrations bring to life Earth's spectacular Wonder Garden.

Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. Her natural history title Animalium was awarded Children's Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlisted for the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and works in London.

Categories

• Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals
• Juvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities & Wonders
• Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Endangered

Product Details

ISBN: 9781847807038
ISBN-10: 1847807038
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Publication Date: September 1st, 2015
Pages: 48
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 7
Maximum Age: 10
Minimum Grade Level: 2
Maximum Grade Level: 5

"The intricate, colorful images on the cover of "The Wonder Garden" make it impossible not to want to find out what is inside - immediately." - The New York Times

"An enchanting tour of the animal kingdom that makes the world's biodiversity feel downright magical." - Publishers Weekly

Selected for Children's Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch "Wide-Eyed's 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite... Wander the world's wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title." - Fiona Noble The Bookseller

"With the world as their canvas and oversize pages to fill, the author and illustrator offer a tremendous breadth of material." - School Library Journal

"...Wonder Garden's pages will call to mind tableaux seen in natural history museums (here, brightly lit), where the examination of each corner or microscene brings rewards." - School Library Journal Newsletter

"An enchanting tour of the animal kingdom that makes the world's biodiversity feel downright magical."

—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The intricate, colorful images on the cover of "The Wonder Garden" make it impossible not to want to find out what is inside - immediately."

—The New York Times

"With the world as their canvas and oversize pages to fill, the author and illustrator offer a tremendous breadth of material."

—School Library Journal

"brightly colored and younger children will enjoy the challenge of trying to find the many creatures packed into some of the larger illustrations."

—School Library Connection

"Selected for Children's Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch "Wide-Eyed's 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite... Wander the world's wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title."

—Fiona Noble The Bookseller