Who Told Them So? - Hardcover

by Romona Norton (Author), John Red Fernando (Illustrator)

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?