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A Ladybird Book
What to Look For in Spring
Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Very Good, Ladybird Books Ltd, 1961. 50pp. First Edition; blue open-winged ladybirds on endpapers, a pattern which was discontinued after 1961. In original unclipped dustwrapper; excellent condition. Coloured illustration throughout by C. F. Tunnicliffe. Pages crisp and bright.
52 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1961
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About the author
E.L. Grant Watson
40 books7 followersPublished under the name E. L. Grant Watson, Elliot Lovegood Grant Watson was a writer and biologist. Besides some 40 books he wrote a lot of essays and short stories.
He was educated at Bedales School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a B.A. in 1909. Before his marriage in 1919, he travelled Australia, Fiji, Canada and Ceylon.
He was befriended with a multitude of writers and poets and his work spanned fiction, travel writing, nature essays and metaphysical and philosophical studies.
He was educated at Bedales School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a B.A. in 1909. Before his marriage in 1919, he travelled Australia, Fiji, Canada and Ceylon.
He was befriended with a multitude of writers and poets and his work spanned fiction, travel writing, nature essays and metaphysical and philosophical studies.
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October 5, 2022
A lovely children’s book teaching them in an interesting way about nature.
January 7, 2020
Another quality, vintage childrens book from Ladybird. Beautiful artwork as always and a great relief after that awful Saramagos' blindness novel.
January 15, 2022
Interesting little book for a quick read.
Fun facts about nature in spring.
Fun facts about nature in spring.
March 21, 2025
Nada me da tantas ganas de experimentar la próxima estación como esta serie de libros.
February 3, 2022
Another excellent book, the step up from the preschool seasons books (we have quite the collection). I have read some negative reviews saying that these books "read like textbooks" - perhaps, but well-written and informative textbooks, with delactable morsels of cultural and scientific goodies. Personally, I think more people should know about the elliptical orbit of the earth and what causes ground fog.
These are books for bright children with lots of questions - I say give them all the information they can take in. Like vital nutrients found in fruits and veggies (and not cupcakes), you don't want to deprive them of facets of knowledge just because the writing isn't lyrical or poetic (I actually think it's rather pleasant to read, myself!). It's important to promote variety in both dietary intake and literary consumption.
I honestly feel that we as a society need to be sure we are raising children with a conceptual knowledge of the natural world on which we are all dependent (whether it is still readily apparent or not). One of the suspected causes of depression among youngsters today is a lack of 'connection' to their worlds. Teaching your children to look for the minute signs of a changing season and its significance would help to ground your child both in nature and within the rhythm of the child's own life.
These are books for bright children with lots of questions - I say give them all the information they can take in. Like vital nutrients found in fruits and veggies (and not cupcakes), you don't want to deprive them of facets of knowledge just because the writing isn't lyrical or poetic (I actually think it's rather pleasant to read, myself!). It's important to promote variety in both dietary intake and literary consumption.
I honestly feel that we as a society need to be sure we are raising children with a conceptual knowledge of the natural world on which we are all dependent (whether it is still readily apparent or not). One of the suspected causes of depression among youngsters today is a lack of 'connection' to their worlds. Teaching your children to look for the minute signs of a changing season and its significance would help to ground your child both in nature and within the rhythm of the child's own life.
December 29, 2021
I was blown away by the bright, saturated colors and vintage style illustrations. But, aside from that (and the cute size), I found the text to be clunky and unsatisfying to read. Usually, books like this are fun and have small tidbits of exciting information.
Although this book had information about the season, it just really bored me. I think this book (and all the rest in the series) would have a hard time keeping the attention of a child trying to learn. Disappointing in content, but highly recommended for the artwork.
Although this book had information about the season, it just really bored me. I think this book (and all the rest in the series) would have a hard time keeping the attention of a child trying to learn. Disappointing in content, but highly recommended for the artwork.
June 10, 2025
Even though spring isn't my favourite season I do love butterflies especially orange tip butterflies. also I love bumble bees, so cute ☺️🐈⬛🦋🌿
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