Books with author Maggie Da Silva

Maddie was blown away when she found out about the secret of the stars! From that day on, life would never be the same. "The Secret of the Stars" is the first book of a series that aims to teach children how to be happy.The series "A fun way of learning how to be happy" consists of several books, each with a simple and fun story, involving situations to which children can easily relate to.Each story has a moral that is in alignment with core values that promote a better relationship with life's everyday challenges and help children develop skills that will empower them to be their happiest-self as they grow up into adulthood. Reviews for "The Secret of the Stars": "Just loved it! We all need that positive outlook on life. A very enjoyable read that kids will love too - either to read themselves or to be read to." - P. Gilbert - Primary School Teacher "A short story, easy-to-read, which encourages discussion on emotions, relationships/friendships and hurdles faced as a young child. Very good for Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PD&MU), Circle Time and at home!" - C. Poots - Primary School TeacherFor more information please visit the website: happypeeps.online

Perfect for the youngest naturalist, Who Lives Here? is an engaging visual journey to the habitats of a variety of creatures.I’m very tiny and I have a long beak, just right for drinking the nectar from flowers. What am I?Inviting riddles introduce facts about each creature and invite children to guess which animal the clue is for. Lift-the-flaps reveal the answers. Includes a glossary with more information in the back of the book.

"Strikingly detailed illustrations and some lesser-known animals make this more than just another lift-the-flap book...While some spreads give readers a visual clue as to the identity of the dweller, most will really test children's animal-identification skills. The small trim makes this exploration of habitats nicely intimate." -Kirkus ReviewsWe are not birds but we can fly. We like to sleep beneath a leaf high in the trees. What are we?Engaging riddles introduce key facts about each animal with more information in a glossary in the back. The perfect book for the inquisitive young naturalist!A member of the Society of Wildlife Artists and an illustrator for the London Zoo, Maggie Silver has illustrated several books for children, including Nature Hide & Seek: Woods & Forests. She lives in England.

A simple flap book teaching the young reader about animal characteristics and lifestyles. These creatures are not only common-or-garden species; included are the scarlet kingsnake, the weaver bird, the greater-spotted woodpecker and the tent bat. They make their homes in South Africa, south-west America, African jungles, Australia, Canada, Europe and Scotland. This is a book which should increase a child's awareness of species of animals they have probably never encountered before, and of their widely varying homes and habits.

A simple flap book teaching the young reader about animal characteristics and lifestyles. These creatures are not only common-or-garden species; included are the scarlet kingsnake, the weaver bird, the greater-spotted woodpecker and the tent bat. They make their homes in South Africa, south-west America, African jungles, Australia, Canada, Europe and Scotland. This is a book which should increase a child's awareness of species of animals they have probably never encountered before, and of their widely varying homes and habits.