Initial Research

'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'

By: L.Frank Baum

Art by: Robert Sabuda

Publisher: Little Simon

'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' presents a elaborate title, in which the characters are involved with the words. The format of the book is a "commemorative pop-up" and new features such as a small pair of green-lens glasses and moving pop-ups are being used to make this book unique. 

This book is certainly a book children who learn visually would appreciate, however it's also appropriate for kinesthetic learners because, for example, the addition of glasses for the child to get involved with the story themselves. This book is also intellectual as there is a lot of writing involved. This book is ideally aimed for children aged 6+, but young children may enjoy it and understand it more with adult supervision.

Sight and touch are the primary senses at use with 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', other senses such as taste, sound and smell aren't really present/revelant, as sight and touch are so extensive and intriguing as stand-alone elements in this book.

We consider this to be an appropriate way to present the stoy of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', as the adventurous story is shown elaborately and in such a fun way that children of all ages will find something in the book that will appeal to them.

'A First Book of Nature/Outside Your Window'

By: Nicola Davis

Illustrated by: Mark Hearld

• Pen and ink – textured strokes, intense colours.• Encourages the target audience to venture outside and aids develop their knowledge and understanding of wildlife and their habitats.

• The children, whilst being able to read a narrative, they’re also learning more about the environment and wildlife using their imagination.

• Not quite an information book – more of a narrative, artistic but doesn't exaggerate colours of nature.

• Aimed at 7+

'George and Flora's Secret Garden'

By: Elizabeth Elworthy

Illustrated by: Ley Honor Roberts

• Collage and digital illustration (hand-rendered and coloured digitally)

• Includes practical tips and suggestion for fun outdoor activities.

• Incorporated into a narrative – real tips with make believe characters – relatable for children as central characters are children.

• Grandad giving tips to the children – book for grandparents and parents to read with their children.

•  Actively encourages children to have fun in the garden and learn about flowers and planting fruit and vegetables.

• Aimed at 5+

'Out and About in my Boots'

By: Christina Goodings

Illustrated by: Jo Brown

• Lift-the-flap books for young children to engage with.

• Introduces young children to the world around them.

• Encourages children to look after the planet and be environmentally friendly.

• Painted art style.

• Labelled animals throughout the book – teaching the children to read and teach them the names of animals etc.

• Colourful, bright intense colours used.

• Presents appropriate clothing for the children to use when out exploring.

• Aimed at 3+