Look up!

Summary

Look Up! is a story that encourages children to observe and appreciate the natural world around them throughout different times of the day. It begins with the reader being invited to look up and notice the variety of sights found in the sky and surroundings—from small sparrows and butterflies in the morning and daytime, to the bees, geese, and a brightly lit airplane as the day progresses. As the sun sets, bats and owls become active, and the night offers a glimpse of a shooting star. This narrative teaches young readers about the beauty and diversity of daily life in nature, fostering curiosity and an appreciation for the environment. The book uses vibrant illustrations to capture the dynamic changes that happen in the sky and atmosphere throughout the day and into the night.

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Wow, look up!
What do you see?

In the morning…

Small sparrows and big hadedas.

In the daytime…

A flutter of butterflies over flowers.

A sugarbird with its long tail.

A sunbird with its bright red collar.

A yellow-billed kite soaring high in the sky.

In the late afternoon…
Bees buzzing to their hive.

As the sun sets…

Geese flying home.

The twinkling lights of an aeroplane full of people.

Bats eating insects for their dinner.

When it’s nice and dark…
An owl swooping over a field.

A shooting star.

Even when we’re dreaming, there is so much to see!

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/look-up! and was created by: Sarah McGregor (Editor), Lauren Nel (Designer), Jen Thorpe (Writer) Book Dash logo