Book cover of 'Caring for Earth' with illustrations of children and nature on a white background.

Educational children's book with illustrations of a forest and people, open to show different layers of a forest.

Twirl

Ultimate Spotlight: Caring for Earth

£12.99

Inspiring Design
STEM Inspired

An introduction to living in harmony with nature

This hands-on book invites children to discover how we can care for our planet by working alongside nature. Through the concept of permaculture—creating environments that mirror how plants and animals naturally interact—children learn practical ways to make a difference, from composting kitchen scraps to growing their own vegetables.

Turn a page to reveal a pop-up forest garden, lift flaps to see composting in action, and rotate a wheel to watch a tree transform through the seasons. The beautifully detailed illustrations show everything from insect hotels to rainwater collection, making environmental care feel achievable rather than overwhelming. With expert-reviewed content presented through flaps, pull-tabs, and pop-ups, it's part of the acclaimed Ultimate Spotlight series from Twirl Books.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 10-page interactive hardcover with pop-ups, flaps, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels exploring permaculture and environmental care.

Topics Covered: Forest gardens, composting, seasonal cycles, insect hotels, rainwater collection, and eco-friendly homes.

Series Information: Part of the Ultimate Spotlight series. Other titles include Extraordinary Animals, Volcanoes, Dinosaurs, Trains, and Astronauts.

Note: Features detailed information with smaller text, particularly well-suited for independent readers aged 5+

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9791036353239

Author: Sandra Laboucarie

Illustrator: Sarah Reynard

Publisher: Twirl Books (Abrams & Chronicle Books UK)

Format: Hardcover, interactive book

Publication Date: March 2023

Age Range: 5 years and up

Language: English

Features: Flaps, pull-tabs, pop-ups, rotating wheels, and detailed illustrations.

Why we like it

What I appreciate about this book is how it makes environmental care feel achievable. Instead of focusing on problems, it shows children concrete actions—starting a worm bin, planting a window box, or understanding why collecting rainwater matters. The interactive elements genuinely help children understand concepts like seasonal change and ecosystem layers.