Publication Date: 15 August 2023

The Blurb

This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet – an Arctic tern.

Read about her life and follow her record breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. This story ends with a fold out map. Are you ready to think big?

The Review

Small, Speckled Egg is an enchanting and educational journey that takes young readers from the cosy familiarity of a hatching egg to the grandeur of the Arctic tern’s incredible life. This book seamlessly weaves storytelling with factual information, creating an engaging reading experience that captivates the imagination.

It covers a range of KS1 primary science topics, including the bird’s life cycle, food chains, migration, seasons, and polar regions. Young readers are encouraged to think big and explore new areas of knowledge through additional captions that provide valuable insights.

The inclusion of a giant fold-out map with a fun I-Spy game adds an interactive element that further enriches the learning experience. Small, Speckled Egg is a brilliant addition to any home or school library, offering a treasure trove of information and fostering a love for science and nature that young readers will return to again and again. Look out for more science-based picture books in the Start Small, Think Big series including Little, Brown Nut.

Huge thanks to FCBG for inviting me to take part in the National Non-Fiction November Blog Tour. Do make sure you check out all of the other stops to see the huge range of non-fiction available to inspire curious young minds.