Shapes Of Nature (a Kaleidoscope Of The Natural World)

By (author) Hoare Ben
Description:

The Times Children’s Book of the Week (March 2026)

Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature - a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety!

Perfect for curious minds ages 9+, this spectacular large-format nature book is designed to inspire a new generation of nature lovers.

Inside, you’ll discover shimmering beetles and dazzling tree frogs, knobbly seashells and sparkling crystals, plus fabulous fungi and delicate feathers - all arranged in stunning mosaics. Each page transforms nature’s treasures into works of art, revealing the hidden shapes and intricate details that we often overlook.

Get inspired by nature’s creativity with:

• Countless fascinating facts about nature, written by best-selling author Ben Hoare.
• Stunning large-format pages showcasing vibrant, full-colour photography of natural objects.
• Engaging text that combines science with storytelling to captivate young readers.
• A treasured gift for nature lovers and a beautiful addition to any family’s bookshelf.

Big, bold, and beautiful, Shapes of Nature is a visually stunning gift and a timeless keepsake that invites you to dive in, look closer, and see nature as you’ve never seen it before.


Shapes of Nature was named The Times Children’s Book of the Week on 28 March 2026.

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Beautifully detailed, endlessly engaging and effortlessly readable.

Every page invites you to slow down, look closer, and notice something new.

As both a book lover and a teacher, this is the kind of non-fiction I’m always searching for. The kind that sparks curiosity and stays with you long after you’ve closed it.

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Shapes of Nature stands out from the crowd. Hands down the most remarkable thing about this book is the ingeniously creative layout.
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This is a book that has been carefully and thoughtfully created to inform, educate and inspire. It will fascinate children and encourage them to understand and appreciate the natural world and to learn even more about it. The final topic is gemstones, which is entirely fitting, as this a gem from start to finish.
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Shapes of Nature: A Kaleidoscope of the Natural World feels more like a cabinet of curiosities than a traditional book...
It’s officially aimed at readers aged nine and over, but there’s plenty here to engage kids of any age, especially if you’re looking for distractions over the Easter holidays

Biographical note:
Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, as well as The Wonders of Nature, Nature''s Treasures, and The Secret World of Plants for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.