Illustration from Lucy Cousins’ ‘A Busy Day for Birds’Emma O’Donovan rounds up her favourite books all about nature and wildlife

            

Age 2-4: Hidden World: Forest by Libby Walden and Stephanie Fizer Coleman

An enchanting introduction to flora and fauna. Lift the flaps to explore the woodland, learning facts as you go. £9.99, 360 Degrees

Age 2-4: Safe & Sound by Jean Roussen and Loris Lora

A soothing rhyming story about the nurturing relationship animals have with their young. A perfect introduction to the natural world ? a book to treasure. £11.99, Flying Eye Books

Age 2-4: A Busy Day for Birds by Lucy Cousins

This fantastically bold book will have little ones jumping, flapping, swooping and singing along as they learn all about these beautiful feathered friends. £11.38, Walker Books  

Age 5-7: In Focus: Cities by Libby Walden

Discover fascinating facts about 10 world-famous cities. An intriguing introduction to geography, sure to trigger a thirst for adventure. £15.99, 360 Degrees
 

Age 5-7: The Big Book of Beasts by Yuval Zommer

An enormous fun-packed book filled with all creatures great and small. Ever wondered how a hippo marks his territory" This is the book for you?  £9.06, Thames & Hudson
 

Age 5-7: Good Morning, Good Night by Richard Jones and Libby Walden 

A deeply immersive ...