Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 39 i National Geographic Little Kids

This magazine has been designed to inspire meaningful interactions between caregivers and young learners, helping you discover the world side by side – both on the pages and off. Research shows that shared moments are crucial for children’s development, building their brains as you read, chat, laugh and play. And by reading with a child, you can expand their vocabulary and understanding of the world, too. Scan this QR code for our guide on reading with kids! If you’re a Little Kids subscriber, check your inbox for our ‘sneak peek’ emails with top tips to enhance learning. Look out for these prompts… Colour-coded circles are dotted throughout the magazine to inspire further discussions and activities. TIME TO CHAT Questions in the blue blobs are conversation starters, helping you discuss what…

Sticker page There are more than 2,000 types of sea star! Stick some more to this page. This animal lives in the ocean. Stick If a sea star’s arm breaks off, it can grow a new one! Spread out your arms and legs to make the shape of a sea star! A sea star can use its arms to pull open a clam shell and eat the meat inside. Sea Star Sums Look at all the different coloured sea stars! How many are there of each colour? Sea stars don’t have a brain! Most sea stars have five arms. But some have up to 50! Write the number of each colour sea star in the box below! What is the total number of sea stars? Answers: Yellow – 5; Blue…

Thick, fluffy fur helps keep the baby cosy. The family huddle around the baby to keep it extra warm. Give a teddy a cuddle to keep it warm! These monkeys are named for their tiny, stubby, ‘snubbed’ noses. Sit up like this baby monkey! Map It! Golden snub-nosed monkeys live in a country called China. Find it on the map on page 2. Playing keeps baby monkeys warm, too. They jump, run and swing on branches. Sometimes they wrestle and chase each other! These monkeys eat tree bark, flowers, fruit and leaves. But cuddling might be the best way of all to stay warm and snug. MORE TREE ANIMALS Meet some other animals that live in trees. Creatures that live in trees are called arboreal animals. SAY IT: “Ar-bore-ee-al’” Sticker…

Map It! These penguins live in a country called New Zealand. Find it on the map on page 2. Not all penguins live in snowy places. Tawaki penguins live in forests. They can shelter and hide their eggs in the trees and bushes. SAY MY NAME: “tuh-WAH-kee” These penguins honk to talk to each other! Honk like a tawaki penguin! Penguins that live in warm places are smaller and have fewer feathers. Penguin Pairs I’m the world’s rarest penguin! Meet two other penguins that live in New Zealand. Now match the penguin pictures below into pairs! Most penguins pair up to have chicks! I’m the smallest penguin on the planet! These penguins are also called fairy penguins. Which penguin is NOT in a pair?…

What other animal noises can you think of? Go outside and listen. Can you hear any animal sounds? Hiss Chirp Woof Croak Quack Gobble gobble Sticker activity Stick on this turkey’s tail feathers! What is your favourite animal sound?…