November marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of Non-Fiction books. As much as we love losing ourselves in a fantasy world or laughing along with our favourite protagonist, not every child finds their way to reading through fiction. Some children are motivated to read through curiosity and interest in the world around them. Non-Fiction November is an important time to shine a light on titles that will spark Children’s curiosity, introduce them to important issues and teach them more about the world around them. To celebrate we’ve raided the Farshore shelves and compiled a list of our top non-fiction books for children of all ages to read this November.
A Dinosaur A Day
By Miranda Smith, Jenny Wren, Xuan Le, Max Rambaldi, Juan Calle, Olga Baumert
Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth. From ferocious Tyrannosaurus to gentle giant Titanosaurus. You’ll find familiar and lesser-known names, alongside newly discovered species, all brought to life with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts.
You Are 25% Banana
By Susie Brooks and Josy Bloggs
This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we’re all related to every living thing on the planet. Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you’re related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you’re 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you’re still 100% YOU!
The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply.You’ll be amazed at what makes you YOU.
The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself
By Susan Hayes, Penny Arlon, and Pintachan
A lot of small everyday actions can make a big difference. With over 30 eco projects, this is the perfect gift for inspiring the next generation of Greta Thunbergs and David Attenboroughs.
The ultimate environment-conscious activity book, perfect for fans of Greta and the Giants and Guardians of the Planet. Every morsel of the book is reusable or recyclable, even the cover! Plastic-free gift bags, bug hotel ‘rooms’, apple seed planters and eco-friendly glue are just some of the brilliant, family friendly activities.
If the World Were 100 Animals
by Miranda Smith and Aaron Cushley
There are estimated to be around 20 quintillion animals living on Earth, but it’s tricky to picture so many animals! So instead, let’s imagine just 100 animals at a time . . .
What does it look like? How are animals divided up? How many species are still to be discovered? Where in the world can wild mammals be found? And how ‘wild’ are they really? What are the most popular pets? How many species are extinct and how many are in danger?
If there had only ever been 100 animals, then 10 are living and 90 are extinct!
IF THE WORLD WERE 100 ANIMALS opens up discussions and includes tips on how to protect the world we share – supporting children in becoming global citizens and promoting empathy, kindness and self-awareness.
Propa Happy
By TV’s Ant & Dec, Illustrated by Kate Abey
Do you love playing games? Football? Drawing? Jokes? Quizzes? Spending time with your friends and family? Whatever makes you smile, Ant & Dec are here to help you find your fun and power your positivity!
Propa Happy is a fun-filled guide to feeling good for children aged 7+, packed with games, jokes, challenges and quizzes to make kids smile. Created in consultation with a child psychology expert and with guidance from the NSPCC, it also includes advice and activities to help children nurture their emotional well-being every day.
So, get involved, get creative, be yourself . . . and remember: you are AMAZING!
