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by Helena Harastova (Author), Linh Dao (Illustrator)
Discover the Secret Language of Nature
Ever wonder how plants warn each other of danger, share resources, or call for help? How Plants Talk invites young readers to peek beneath the leaves and uncover the fascinating ways plants communicate without words.
Perfect for ages 4-7, this interactive lift-the-flap book combines science and storytelling to make complex ideas simple and fun. Each spread reveals surprising facts about plant behavior, from sending chemical signals to forming underground networks. With colorful illustrations and playful dialogue bubbles, kids will learn that plants aren't silent, they have a language all their own.
Step into the secret world of plants and discover how nature talks--if you know where to look.
- Lift-the-Flap Fun: Lift flaps on every page to discover hidden messages and secrets of plant life.
- Engaging Illustrations: Bright, whimsical artwork brings flowers, trees, and fungi to life.
- Science Made Simple: Introduces concepts like plant defense, stress responses, and cooperation in easy-to-understand language.
- Perfect for Young Learners: Ideal for classrooms, nature units, and curious kids who love interactive books.
- Inspires Curiosity About Nature: Encourages kids to look closer at the plants around them and discover the hidden connections in the natural world.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
Author Biography
Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.
Linh Dao spent much of her life in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she was born, before moving to the Czech Republic. She studied illustration in Brno and animation in Zlín, where her graduation film earned several international awards. In 2016, she won a prize in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. After a stint in corporate life, she returned to freelancing as an illustrator and animator. She lives in Brno, where she survives mainly on potato chips and green tea.
