Blending storytelling with facts can encourage children to see the wildlife on their doorstep in a completely different way. In this episode, I’m talking to children’s author and wildlife expert Sonia Copeland Bloom about storytelling, wildlife and getting children curious about the natural world.
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Amazing Tales & Truths about Garden Minibeasts by Sonia Copeland Bloom, with illustrations by Nick Page.
First edition ISBN 978-917673-54-9.
Available on Amazon, to order from all good bookshops, including Amazon Kindle and on www.amentsoc.com along with Sonia’s six smaller books.
For more info visit www.bugglebury.com and www.amentsoc.com
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If you enjoyed this week’s episode with Sonia, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives:
Episode 76: School Gardening with the MiniHorts
A look at the benefits of getting children gardening and connecting with nature from an early age. It’s a great companion to Sonia’s work bringing wildlife and the natural world to life for young readers.
Episode 343: Lines Across the Wild
Writer and naturalist Julian Hoffman explores threatened landscapes, wildlife and our deep connections to the natural world. It complements Sonia’s passion for encouraging curiosity about the creatures and wild places around us.
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