By Yuval Zommer
Botanical experts: Elisa Biondi and Scott Taylor
Blooms and wildlife expert: Barbara Taylor
Published by Thames and Hudson: May, 2020
Mom's Review
Absolutely lovely. We have high expectations for Zommer's work, and The Big Book of Blooms does not disappoint. User-friendly for all ages; information is presented topically and in small chunks accompanying bold illustrations. The oversize pages filled with blooms fill your field of vision and the information fascinates. Some is common knowledge, like seed dispersal, but much was novel for us, such as how Venus flytraps can only open and close a few times before dying. We especially enjoyed learning about nocturnal pollinators. I enjoyed the sections about Kew Gardens (which I knew nothing about), birds of paradise (which I always associate with CA freeways), and protecting plant life and the environment. The Big Book of Blooms is a delight to behold, and educational besides. Oh, I almost forgot to mention – there is a golden bulb hidden on multiple pages that you have to find as you read. Kinda like Goldbug from Richard Scarry.
Ideal for nature lovers and curious kids and adults, The Big Book of Blooms brings me joy and T entertainment and education. The information is at T's level, but also good for adults who have next to no flower knowledge...yours truly.
Son's Review
(Age: 5)
T enjoys perusing the book on his own and having sections read to him. He especially enjoys the delightful subjects of bird poop, poisons, and corpse flowers.
When his dad invited him to read:
*emphatically* Mom and I have other plans to read [The Big Book of Blooms].
I'm looking for the birds of paradise section. I found it!
Let's read the "Dangerous and Deadly" section!
I never knew that! (White flowers are mostly pollinated at night.)
*laughing* Plop plop! They poop out the seeds!
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Note: A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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