Search results for ""Author Elena Mannion""
Pikku Publishing Old Oak and the Wild Flowers
A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.
£12.99
Pikku Publishing Old Oak and Little Acorn
Strong Old Oak is a haven for all creatures in his magnificent hedgerow. In this, his mast year, he has one little acorn that is very dear to him. When he is carried off by a squirrel, Little Acorn must survive the perils of hungry deer and curious walkers. A brave little sapling emerges in this tale of regeneration, growth and the cycle of life.
£12.99
Pikku Publishing The Happy Hedgerow
Nestled in the countryside, lies a barley field surrounded by hedgerows and woods. Old Oak stands amidst his own beloved hedgerow, which teems with contented wildlife. One day the farmer decides to get rid of one of the hedgerows: the old Oak watches in sorrow as his dear friend Beech's hedgerow is pulled up and destroyed. Now the soil dribbles down the hill when it rains, and the wind blows away the top soil. The crops will no longer thrive in this huge new field. But hope is returned when a new farmer comes to plant saplings one cold winter morning. By showing children just how empty our countryside would be without these wonderful, ancient habitats, the story engenders a lasting affection and appreciation of our hedgerows. Illustrated in a charming style, with accurate details of flora and fauna.
£10.99