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Tales from the Garden
An Amazing Lifecycles Collection of Nature Stories
By IglooBooks
Illustrated by Gisela Bohórquez
Published by Igloo Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Spark curiosity and nurture a love of science with Tales from the Garden: An Amazing Lifecycles Collection of Nature Stories—a beautifully crafted collection that brings the magic of nature right into your child’s hands. Perfect for young readers, this engaging nonfiction picture book explores four fascinating real-life life cycles found in the backyard and beyond.
Journey through the seasons and discover:
Through storytelling and vibrant illustrations, children will gain a deeper understanding of plant and insect life cycles, seasonal changes, pollination, and the interconnectedness of nature. Each story is designed to introduce key early STEM and science concepts in an accessible, age-appropriate way—making complex ideas easy to grasp and exciting to explore.
Key Features:
Ideal for preschoolers and early elementary readers, this nature-themed collection makes learning about apples, bees, ladybugs, and pumpkins both memorable and meaningful. Whether read at home, in the classroom, or as part of a garden unit study, Tales from the Garden helps children see that incredible scientific journeys are happening all around them—every single day.
Journey through the seasons and discover:
- The lifecycle of an apple—from blossom to fruit, and from seed back to tree
- The busy world of bees—pollination, honey-making, and their vital role in our ecosystem
- The transformation of ladybugs—watching them grow and change through the seasons
- The growth of a pumpkin—from tiny seed to autumn harvest
Through storytelling and vibrant illustrations, children will gain a deeper understanding of plant and insect life cycles, seasonal changes, pollination, and the interconnectedness of nature. Each story is designed to introduce key early STEM and science concepts in an accessible, age-appropriate way—making complex ideas easy to grasp and exciting to explore.
Key Features:
- Four engaging nature stories in one collection
- Clear explanations of life cycles for plants and insects
- Rich, colorful illustrations that bring science to life
- Educational nonfiction content aligned with early elementary science learning
- Perfect for classroom libraries, homeschool curriculum, and nature-themed storytime
Ideal for preschoolers and early elementary readers, this nature-themed collection makes learning about apples, bees, ladybugs, and pumpkins both memorable and meaningful. Whether read at home, in the classroom, or as part of a garden unit study, Tales from the Garden helps children see that incredible scientific journeys are happening all around them—every single day.
About The Illustrator
Gisela Bohórquez fell in love with drawing when her parents gave her a huge box of crayons at three years old. Born and raised in Colombia, she was always surrounded by her uncle Jairo's amazing books and her father's drawings. At school, she used to sell little stickers with animals she drew herself. Ever since, Gisela knew she wanted to be an artist and work with shapes and colors. She studied Graphic Design in college, where she learned digital illustration and fell in love with those techniques. Then, Gisela's professional journey led her to Barcelona, where she perfected her children's illustrations.
Product Details
- Publisher: Igloo Books (May 5, 2026)
- Length: 96 pages
- ISBN13: 9781805852254
- Ages: 2 - 99
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