Longlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Children's Writing on Nature & Conservation 2023
Hi,I'm Billy Conker!
I love to explore our natural world and discover all the amazing creatures living there,from snails and bees in my back garden to polar bears and great blue whales on the other side of the planet.
Now I need your help! We're on a mission to find wild animals in their natural habitats. It won't be easy: some are already struggling - or even endangered - and these are the hardest to spot.
Are you ready Come on,then! Follow me and let's get started...
Billy Conker is a young conservationist. He loves visiting different places around the world,discovering all the amazing animals and plants there and finding out how he can help them. Join Billy as he explores ponds and forests,oceans and coral reefs,deserts,prairies,cities and more!
Publisher: O'Brien Press LtdISBN: 9781788492843Weight: 480 gDimensions: 285 x 225 x 9 mm
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'Magical and so much fun!'- Ben Hoare,author of Nature's Treasures
'Perfect for nature fans. Every page is crammed with things to spot,from birds to insects,and the illustrations are wonderfully detailed'- Irish Independent
'The second you open the covers of this book you are brought along a whirlwind tour of all the major biomes in the world as well as various other habitats... the illustrations throughout this book are incredible and full of amazing detail. You immediately feel transported into each habitat as a result. For a book that isn't very text heavy,you certainly learn a surprising amount of information on each habitat and the different species that live there. The story is beautifully written and I like how the author includes proper terminology along with definitions in brackets for the more uncommon words that some readers may require. In a classroom setting this is the type of book you could dip in and out of throughout the year depending on what topic you were covering in SESE. It is perfect for carpet time or as a whole class activity where each habitat can easily be displayed on your interactive whiteboard or panel and children can come up and circle each wild animal they find. Nature loving students and those with inquiring minds would love to curl up with this book and read in one sitting. It really is the type of book you'd pick up again and again. Every time you examine each habitat you discover even more to see and learn! I read this book with my 1st Year Special Class students and they loved it. They particularly enjoyed the'Did you know'section for each habitat. It led to further enquiry and exploring online! I think the author deals with a serious global issue in an engaging and child friendly way. The end sections on'Our Planet and Us'and'Other Ways to Help'are thought-provoking and a nice addition to the book. They certainly sparked wonderful conversations among my students... a fabulous asset to any classroom,library or home and is suitable for all ages. I found it extremely accessible for my students with special educational needs and really welcomed this feature. For that reason I'd give it a 10 out of 10'- Niamh Brady,Special Class Teacher,Naas,Co. Kildare
'This lovely book is as visually appealing as it is informative,full of detailed,double-spread illustrations that young readers will pore over for hours. Each habitat is depicted in Busuttil's distinct illustrative style and comes complete with an "explorer's checklist" to tick off with each new creature they encounter. Billy Conker Is the perfect companion for wintery walks,from Christmas Day well into the new year'- Irish Farmer's Journal
'Exciting and educational picture book full of weird and wonderful facts about our planet... Busuttil's animated illustrations are insightful and full of character that transport you to a land far,far away. Recommended for ages six years and up'- Irish Examiner
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