The Most Important Animal of All

WINNER OF BOOKS FOR TOPICS’ BEST BOOKS OF 2021: BEST CURRICULUM SUPPORT KS1

“A wonderful celebration of nature and the inspiring and diverse contributions that species make to the world we live in.” – Professor Helen Roy, member of the British Ecological Society

“Engaging and understandable for newly independent readers, and the style makes for a fabulous non-fiction read aloud.” – @MissNCleveland, teacher and book blogger

“I hope every primary school in the land buys a copy – they really should!” – Dr George McGavin, lecturer, scientist, explorer and BBC presenter

In this beautiful picture book, endorsed by the British Ecological Society and illustrated by award-winning Hannah Bailey, a teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot.

Is it bees as master pollinators, or elephants who shape their landscape and spread seeds? Or tigers who keep populations in balance? Also included are beavers, bats, sharks and krill.

Learning why these animals are important develops an understanding of ecosystems and the interconnectedness of everything. With lots of information about these and other super-animals, this is a positive and gentle primer to the worrying issues of habitat loss, endangered species and climate change for young children.

Good for

• Encouraging inquiry, discussion & critical thinking

• Cross-curricular primary science

• Learning about animals and their contribution to the planet

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