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Who Told Them So?
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Nonfiction
Publisher Price: $29.99
ISBN13: 9781968535117
Publisher: Coconut Tree Books
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Who told the fireflies to glow?
Or the turtles where to go?
Who Told Them So? is a lyrical nature picture book for children ages 3-7 that celebrates the quiet brilliance of the natural world - and the wonder every child carries within them. From the deep sea to the lush jungle, each rhyming page invites young readers to ask the biggest question of all: How does nature just... know?
Perfect for Classroom and Home Use
Written with early childhood educators in mind, this rhyming picture book supports PreK-Grade 2 literacy goals including phonological awareness, vocabulary development, and nature-based inquiry learning. It is ideal for morning meeting read-alouds, science circle time, bedtime routines, and little explorers who never stop asking Why?
Curriculum Connections
-Science - nature cycles, animal behavior, ecosystems
-Early Literacy - lyrical, rhythmic text supports phonological awareness and fluency
-Social-Emotional Learning - curiosity, wonder, and confidence
-STEM Exploration - sparks inquiry-based thinking about the natural world
Free QR-Linked Activity Pages Included
Every copy includes access to free downloadable activity pages via QR code - ready-made classroom extensions that deepen children's engagement with nature, science, and the book's themes.
Ideal For
-PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 classrooms
-School and public library collections
-Science and nature curriculum read-alouds
-Bedtime reading for curious, nature-loving children
-STEM and inquiry-based learning programs
Curious. Lyrical. Wonder-filled.
A book for every child who ever looked at the world and asked - Who told them so?
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