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I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast

A Celebration of Plants Around the World

Michael Holland Phillip Giordano

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English
Walker Books
01 July 2020
Enter the incredible world of plants to learn about the green machines of the natural world. Using just the rays of the sun, trees and flowers help create everything from rubber to honey. Find out the powerful science going on in every leaf, petal and stem with vibrant illustrations that will make you look at plants in a whole new way.

From expert ecologist and educator Michael Holland, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants in your life, from minty toothpaste to the floral names in your classroom. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the parts of a plant through to conservation, and also features DIY projects for young gardeners.

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Illustrated by:   Phillip Giordano
Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 260mm,  Width: 205mm, 
ISBN:   9781911171188
ISBN 10:   1911171186
Pages:   128
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Recommended Age:   From 7 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely

Michael Holland is Head of Education at Chelsea Physic Garden. He is also a photographer, compost nerd and wildlife gardener. Philip Giordano is an Italian illustrator born in a small coastal town in Liguria, of Philippine and Swiss descent. He attended the Brera Fine Arts Academy in Milan, the IED (European Institute of Design) and subsequently gained a Masters in Animation Techniques in Turin.

Reviews for I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast: A Celebration of Plants Around the World

I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast (Flying Eye) is a compendium of plants so full of dazzling, delicious pictures that it's like opening up a world-class garden in your hands. * The Guardian * Many books have celebrated plants, but this one feels special. -- Imogen Carter * The Observer * Funny and clever, with illustrations that are a feast for the eye. An instant classic. * Sir Tim Smit KBE, co-founder of The Eden Project * With a wonderful concept and beautiful execution (...) it is a book that will enthuse all that read it, both young and old. * Garden Media Guild Award * The ultimate compendium of plant life. * Leeds Libraries on Instagram * Funny and clever, with illustrations that are a feast for the eye. An instant classic. -- Sir Tim Smit * Co-founder of The Eden Project * A fantastic book that introduces the science that thrives in our gardens. -- eyfs_books_and_things on Instagram Activities you can do at home, messages about the environment, brilliant facts about plants around the world, gorgeous visuals. It really is a celebration. -- @robcrossley4 on Twitter A beautiful non-fiction book that's literally candy to the eye. -- Thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram A must have for parents, teachers, children, nature lovers and keen eco-warriors everywhere. -- mr_c_classroom on Instagram A must-have book for budding botanists, family bookshelves and class collections. -- Red Reading Hub


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