Children's book titled 'Seaside' surrounded by beach-themed toys on a teal surface

Book cover of 'Seaside' by Anne-Kathrin Behl with a crab illustration and National Trust branding.

Illustration of penguins and seals in a natural setting with text describing their characteristics.

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Big Outdoors for Little Explorers: Seaside – National Trust

£6.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Developmental Benefits

Interactive seaside adventures for little hands

Dive into the wonders of the seaside with this action-packed board book that brings the coast to life. Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this engaging book is designed to inspire a love of nature in even the littlest animal lovers, making it perfect for budding marine biologists and beach enthusiasts.

Each vibrant page invites little ones to discover the magical world beneath the waves and along the shore. Find crabs scuttling in rock pools, watch dolphins playing in the rolling sea, spot turtles paddling gracefully underwater, and meet many more fascinating sea creatures - all brought to life through robust, easy-to-use moving parts designed specifically for tiny fingers.

Created by German illustrator Anne-Kathrin Behl, whose love of children's books began in her mother's bookstore, this beautifully crafted book combines educational content with hands-on discovery in a way that captivates curious minds time and time again.

Suitable for children from birth to 4 years

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Further Information

What's Included: 10-page interactive board book with multiple sliders and moving mechanisms on every page.

Interactive Features: Push, pull, and slide mechanisms designed for small hands, bringing sea creatures to life through movement.

Educational Content: Rhyming text with friendly animal facts about seaside wildlife including crabs, dolphins, turtles, and other marine creatures.

Construction Quality: Vibrant artwork printed on robust white board with durable, easy-to-use mechanisms specifically designed for toddler use.

Author/Illustrator: Anne-Kathrin Behl - German children's book illustrator who has been creating books since 2009. Born in 1983, she grew up surrounded by children's books in her mother's bookstore, inspiring her lifelong passion for illustration. She studied at HAW in Hamburg and now works from her studio in Celle, northern Germany.

Publisher: Nosy Crow in collaboration with National Trust

Series Information: Part of the "Big Outdoors for Little Explorers" series which includes titles covering Countryside, Woods, River, and Farm environments. The series has won recognition including Bronze in the Best Early Years Books category of the UKMUMS.tv Baby & Pre-School Awards.

National Trust Partnership: Created in collaboration with the National Trust, Britain's largest conservation charity, ensuring authentic and educational representation of UK natural environments and wildlife.

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National Trust

Since 1895, the National Trust has protected Britain's most treasured places for everyone to enjoy. Their children's collection brings this same spirit of discovery and care to toys, games, and activities that connect young minds with nature, heritage, and history – inspiring the conservationists of tomorrow.

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