I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast
A Celebration of Plants Around the World
by Michael Holland FLS
illustrated by Philip Giordano

Enter the incredible world of plants to learn about the green machines of the natural world. Using just the rays of the sun, trees and flowers help create everything from rubber to honey. Find out the powerful science going on in every leaf, petal and stem with vibrant illustrations that will make you look at plants in a whole new way.From expert ecologist and educator Michael Holland, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants in your life, from minty toothpaste to the floral names in your classroom. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the parts of a plant through to conservation, and also features DIY projects for young gardeners.

“And my unofficial prize for the year’s best book title goes to I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast (Flying Eye), a kaleidoscopic compendium of plants, full of fun facts and activities.”
The Guardian

"This is a beautiful book - we learn about plants and their habitats in a way that every child can relate to. The diagrams are stunning, and the way facts are displayed is easily 'digestible'. I loved it."
Broadcaster and presenter Gabby Logan, judge for the Royal Academy Young People's Book Prize

“Beautifully illustrated, this deserves to become a children’s classic”
Daily Mail Gardening Book of the Year

Awards:

★ Shortlisted for the Royal Academy Young People's Book Prize
★ Garden Book of the Year at Garden Media Guild awards - “With a wonderful concept and beautiful execution this book is a deserved winner.”

Rights sold:

World: Flying Eye Books, March 2020
For foreign rights inquiries, please contact Flying Eye Books.

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