Let's Explore Snails!: An Urban Wildlife Explorers book

"I loved this book, and even learned lots of things about snails myself." James Fair, Wildlife Journalist for BBC Wildlife, BBC Countryfile and BBC Science Focus magazines

"Filled with beautiful illustrations and an important message about how we can all help snails and other wildlife." Sally-Ann Smurthwaite, Digital Content Manager, Earthwatch

"This super fun book ... is one I wish I had when I was growing up." Dr Sean McCormack, conservationist and wildlife presenter

Inside, you'll find thought-provoking questions, surprising facts, activities, and discover how to save snails (and the planet), with Siski Kalla's characterful watercolour illustrations ensuring everyone enjoys the read. The SCBWI awarded Let's Explore Snails a Spark Honour Award, for 2024.

Why parents, teachers, and librarians will love Let's Explore Snails

• Engaging and educational: Combines humour and science to make complex ideas about biodiversity and conservation accessible and fun for young readers.
• Promotes actionable change: Empowers kids with simple, impactful actions they can take to protect snails, fostering responsibility toward the environment.
• Supports critical thinking: Prompts children to consider questions such as, "What makes a snail a snail?" promoting philosophical thinking and discussion.
• Perfect for classroom use: Ideal for teaching about ecosystems, animal species and classification, urban wildlife, and sustainability, aligning with STEM and environmental education.

• Hands-on adventures: Discover how to look for snails and utilise snail-saving ideas.
• Join the Urban Wildlife Explorers: Feel like a true nature hero while discovering how fascinating snails really are.
• Playful and funny: Laugh along with silly jokes, snail surprises, and weird snail trivia.
• Become a snail expert: Amaze your friends and family with your new snail knowledge - they might start calling you a malacologist soon! (That's a scientist who studies molluscs, including snails!)