A Moment in Nature: A Treasury for Little Nature Lovers

A Moment in Nature: A Treasury for Little Nature Lovers cover
Good Books rating 4.5
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  • ID: 343
  • Added: 2025-09-10
  • Updated: 2025-09-10
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  • Reviews: 2
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booksfortopics.com · Unknown · 2025-09-25
delightful 4.50

A Moment in Nature is a delightful picture book that encourages fun discussions with children. The simple text and engaging illustrations make it easy for young readers to follow and enjoy, while the interactive questions spark creativity and laughter.

A Moment in Nature is a charming picture book that stands out for its ability to engage young readers. The book's minimal text and vibrant illustrations make it accessible and enjoyable for children. The interactive nature of the book, with its thought-provoking questions, turns reading into a fun and engaging activity. The reviewer found that the book not only captured the attention of their children but also prompted some hilarious and imaginative responses. The overall look and feel of the book, along with its valuable themes, make it a great addition to any child's library. The book's simplicity and interactivity also make it a quick and easy read, perfect for bedtime.


Quick quotes

    This delightful picture book by John Burningham follows a flame haired girl as she asks questions such as, would you rather your house was surrounded by water, snow or a jungle?

    Each page has just a few words on which is great for young readers and there’s a picture on each page too to accompany the storyline.

    I really like this book because it opens up a fun discussion with children.

peters.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-09-25
charming 4.50

The book is a delightful and imaginative picture book that encourages children to think creatively through a series of whimsical 'Would you rather' scenarios. The illustrations are charming and droll, making it a perfect bedtime read to inspire a child's musings.

This picture book is a charming and imaginative exploration of childhood curiosity and decision-making. It presents a series of whimsical 'Would you rather' scenarios that range from preposterous disasters to empathetic speculations, all beautifully illustrated with zesty, childlike, and droll pictures. The book's ending, which suggests the child might prefer to just go to sleep in their own bed, makes it an ideal bedtime read. The scenarios are engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging children to think creatively and consider different perspectives. The illustrations are a standout feature, adding to the overall charm and appeal of the book.


Quick quotes

    Burningham's free-floating, storyless imagination-stretcher is consistently felicitous.

    The pictures are wonderfully zesty, childlike, and droll;

    and Burningham's ending makes the whole exercise a choice bedtime book, to inspire any child's musings as (s)he drifts off to sleep.

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