In the book world, the month of November is dedicated to reading and sharing non-fiction books. This month I’ll be sharing some non-fiction books that I think would be great for readers, young and old. These books will cover various topics and interests.
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HOME
By: Isabelle Simler
Translated by: Vineet Lal
Published: March 26, 2024
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Non-Fiction
The cover of the book shows an intricately detailed illustration of a bird’s nest. This cover gives you an idea of the amazing illustrations you’ll find inside HOME. Twenty-seven various creatures are illustrated in their habitat. Along with the full-page-spread illustration is a poem about the creature and its home. The scientific name of the creature as well as their region is also given.
The European Fan Worm is a worm-with-a-plume that lives in a tube of mucus. The poem explains that it uses its silky filaments at the slightest sign of danger. Then at the end of the book, you’ll learn that these fan worms live in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They reach out their feathery tentacles to catch food like phytoplankton. The glossary also explains a filament, which is a slender threadlike fiber such as a tentacle.
Some examples of other creatures featured in the book include a hummingbird, a honey bee, a marmot, a weevil, and a harvest mouse. I can’t imagine the research the author did to get every minute detail in the particular creature’s home. Her illustrations are breathtaking. I think my favorite page was of the Sumatran orangutan ready to drift off to sleep in his tree.
Short paragraphs alongside amazing illustrations will engage kids in learning about these specific creatures’ homes. A list of resources including books, websites, and videos are included to continue your child’s learning. The homes built by the creatures in this book are absolutely fascinating and I could look at this book over and over again.
Isabelle Simler has written and illustrated over twenty children’s books. The Blue Hour, Sweet Dreamers, My Wild Cat, Plume, and A Perfect Spot (all Eerdmans) were each featured in the Society of Illustrators “The Original Art” annual exhibition, and Plume was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book. Isabelle lives in France. Visit her website, HERE.
Vineet Lal is a translator of books from French to English, including A Perfect Spot, The Brothers Zzli, and A Head Full of Birds (all Eerdmans). He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh. Vineet lives in Scotland.
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