My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia: For curious kids aged 0 to 3
By (Author) Sally Symes
Illustrated by Hanako Clulow
Consultant editor Amanda Gummer
What on Earth Publishing Ltd
What on Earth Publishing Ltd
2nd July 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Early years: letters and words
Childrens / Teenage reference: Encyclopaedias, general reference
Board book
72
Width 210mm, Height 280mm
The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.
My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little ones eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!
Sally Symes worked for many years as a designer of children's books before turning her skills to writing them. She's the author of previous Britannica books, including First Big Book of Why. Her collaborations with Nick Sharratt have won several awards, including The Educational Writers' Award for The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book, and The Southampton Favourite Book to Share Award for Something Beginning with Blue. She works from a shed in Sussex, accompanied by her grumpy cat.
Hanako Clulow studied for a degree in Psychology at Goldsmiths College, University of London, before her passion for art re-emerged and led her to pursue a life as an illustrator. She enjoys drawing simple and bold character designs that appeal to children, and her projects have ranged from board books to illustrated non-fiction books and childrens clothing. Hanako is based in Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand.