The Britta Teckentrup First Nature Series

By Britta Teckentrup

Peek-through journeys introduce young readers to trees, bees, oceans, moonlight, bugs and animal families.

magical · engaging · educational · soothing

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Average 4.56, from 43 readers

What is The Britta Teckentrup First Nature series by Britta Teckentrup about?

Begun in 2015 and continuing into 2026, Britta Teckentrup First Nature is a lyrical, peek-through introduction to the natural world for children aged around three and up. The series progresses from the changing seasons of a tree to bees, moonlit wildlife, life beneath the waves, animal homes, tiny bugs and the ways families care for one another. Gentle rhyme, repeated structures and cut-out pages encourage observation and shared reading. Ideal for curious preschoolers; no significant warnings, though natural life cycles may prompt questions.

Genres

Animals Science

About the author

Britta Teckentrup is a talented author and illustrator from Germany, known for creating beautiful picture books. Her stories, like 'Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go' and 'Under the Same Sky', are loved by children around the world. Britta’s colourful artwork and gentle words help children discover the wonders of nature and friendship.

All the books in The Britta Teckentrup First Nature series

Moon

by Britta Teckentrup and Patricia Hegarty

As night falls, animals discover the moon is changing—but who can uncover why?

Published: 2017

Bee

by Britta Teckentrup and Patricia Hegarty

One tiny bee’s busy journey reveals a surprising secret hidden among the flowers.

Published: 2016

Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go

by Britta Teckentrup

What surprising changes—and secret forest visitors—will each new season reveal?

Published: 2015

Sea A World Beneath the Waves

by Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup

Peek beneath the waves to discover ocean creatures—and why their beautiful home needs protecting.

Family

by Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup

How do animal families protect, comfort and stick together across the wild world?

Home Where Our Story Begins

by Britta Teckentrup and Patricia Hegarty

A curious bear explores surprising animal homes, but where will he feel most at home?

Bugs

by Patricia Hegarty

Peek through the pages to discover which minibeasts emerge as the seasons change.

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