Books with author Yuval Zommer

A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to bugs that creep, crawl, bite, fly, and more From moths and beetles to worms and spiders, the world is crawling with fascinating bugs. The Big Book of Bugs is the first fact-filled book for children to explore the vast array of creepy-crawlies that share our Earth. In the first pages, children learn that bugs live nearly everywhere on the planet and gain tips on how to become a young bug spotter. As the book continues, the scenic compositions on each page are dedicated to key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms, and spiders. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby bugs, and life cycles, how bugs hide and show off, and how some bugs love to live in your home. The conversational, funny text is also full of facts that will astonish children and adults, and accompanied by Yuval Zommer’s colorful illustrations. Illustrated in color throughout

After The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, the hugely successful seriesFollowing the wild success of The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, The Big Book of the Blue is the third installment in Yuval Zommer’s beloved series. Alongside everything the young oceanographer needs to know, Zommer’s charming illustrations bring to life some of the slipperiest, scaliest, strangest, and most monstrous underwater animals.The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed. The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life. Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, young, curious readers won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the page. Illustrated in color throughout

The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world.Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the world’s most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful, flamboyant, impressive, and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful, large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves.The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, puffins, red-crowned cranes, and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty, funny, and full of remarkable facts.Yuval Zommer’s illustrations and fresh approach are what make this series feel distinct. His glorious and quirky pictures appeal to young children, who will relish the flighty questions and pithy facts about the most exciting creatures of the sky. Illustrated in color throughout

Featuring more than 500 reusable stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam- packed activity book brings the world of bugs to lifeFollowing the success of The Big Book of Bugs, here is an interactive book that brings the world of bugs to a child’s fingertips. The activities in the book invite children to draw, color, decorate, and place bugs in their natural habitats, encouraging children to engage with the information as they play.Children are first introduced to Freddy the Fly (who many will remember from The Big Book of Bugs) who buzzes with readers through the book, explaining each activity. The book includes stickers and activities relating to over fifteen different bugs and at its center features eight pages packed with more than 500 reusable stickers printed on clear backing, so the insects blend seamlessly into their surroundings.Yuval Zommer’s illustrations are rich and artistic, inspiring creative thinking while introducing children to the natural world. Illustrated in color throughout

This book has over two hundred stickers and is filled with fun facts and activities centered around birds.Drawing from Yuval Zommer’s hugely popular, fact-filled The Big Book of Birds, this jam-packed sticker activity book brings the avian world alive in a creative way. Taking fascinating facts as its starting point, activities invite children to draw, color, and play games with birds from around the world―creating an interest in nature as they play.Yuval Zommer’s rich illustrations illuminate some of the quirkiest creatures in the animal kingdom. The Big Sticker Book of Birds features over two hundred fantastic stickers for children to use in their drawings and to complete games and puzzles. Illustrated in color throughout

Featuring more than 500 reusable stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam- packed sticker activity book brings the natural world to lifeBased on The Big Book of Beasts, this endlessly entertaining activity book brings the world of beasts alive in a creative way. With fascinating facts as a starting point, the activities invite children to draw, color, and decorate beasts into their natural habitats, as they engage with the information as they play.The book includes stickers and activities relating to over fifteen different animals and at its center features eight pages packed with more than 500 reusable stickers printed on clear backing, so the animals blend seamlessly into their surroundings.Yuval Zommer’s rich illustrations characterize some of the quirkiest creatures in the animal kingdom, inspiring creative thinking while also bringing alive the facts on which each activity is based. Illustrated in color throughout

This Christmas, families can together this heartfelt, gorgeous holiday story about a lonely little Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved—with a powerful message to children that they are perfect just as they are.A small, crookled fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, it finds the warmth of the holidays in the heart of a cold, snowy forest.This is a charming and classic-feeling holiday picture book with a timely message about celebrating our differences and sticking by our friends. Families will love making this part of their holiday traditions, as a perfect book to talk about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.Critics love this new Christmas classic:"Beautiful to behold"—Kirkus"lyrical language and harmonious art"—Booklist "Children will identify with the little tree’s plight and might find some adventure searching for 'decorations' in the woods for their own trees."—School Library Journal"underscores the message that Christmas is about companionship and togetherness. Zommer’s illustrations capture piney textures and manage to imbue the scraggly arboreal underdog with heart and personality."—The Horn Book"Finely brushed textures are applied with care throughout, conveying a sense of richness."—Publishers Weekly

Featuring more than 200 stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam- packed sticker activity book brings the natural world of the sea to life.Following the highly successful The Big Book of the Blue comes this vibrant non- fiction sticker activity book. Starting with fascinating ocean facts, the activities in the book invite children to draw, color, and play games with ocean wildlife, inspiring their interest in nature as they play.The delightful “Sid the Sardine” accompanies readers throughout the book, explaining the more than twenty activities and games as he swims along. Author Yuval Zommer’s rich illustrations depict some of the ocean’s quirkiest sea creatures and make fantastic stickers for children to use in their drawings and to complete games and puzzles. 200 kiss-cut stickers

What will Bear do when he fills his cave so full of stuff that there’s no room at all — even for his friends?Big Brown Bear finds a lovely new home, a dark and empty cave just right for a bear. Then one day he wanders into the city and discovers that humans also have caves, which they call garages and fill with all sorts of stuff! Bear decides he must do the same — but soon there is no room in his cave to stretch or scratch or do any of the things that Big Brown Bear likes to do, including seeing his friends. Maybe it’s time for all the stuff to go!

This crazy animal caper will have you cheering for the little guys!When the Big Blue Thing (a camper van to us humans) arrives on Howling Hill, the local wildlife all agree it has to go. First the wolves try to scare it away, then the bears, boars, and foxes have a turn. Finally the wise owls suggest sending the smallest critters — the insects — to do the job. A cloud of bees, flies, and dragonflies make sure that the Big Blue Thing runs away at top speed!

A heartwarming, hilarious follow-up to One Hundred Bones!Scruff just can't resist sausages; salami, pepperoni, chorizo . . . he simply loves them all. But gate-crashing barbecues and hanging around outside the local butcher's shop is not making him the most popular dog in town. Then one day, disaster strikes! There's a break-in at the butcher’s, and all the sausages are stolen! Neither the policeman, nor the mayor, nor the butcher can trace the sausage thief. There's only one thing to do—Scruff will have to sniff him out! After a lot of twists and turns, Scruff's sniffing talents and bravery save the day, and he and his friends are rewarded with a meal at a fancy restaurant. What's on the menu? SAUSAGES!