It was a pleasure to review one of HarperCollins recent nature releases, ‘Extraordinary Insects’, by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Published on the Mudlark imprint, the book is wonderfully written and packed with facts about how insects keep the world going. The passion and enthusiasm for the topic that Anne has jumps off the page, and really brings […]
Our world is inhabited by some remarkable creatures. Millions of different species populate every corner of the Earth, each having cleverly adapted to their surroundings over millennia. From the hugely popular Twitter account – @StrangeAnimals – author and bio-scientist Caleb Compton has celebrated these wonders of evolution and marvelled at their extraordinary diversity. Following on […]
Forests are found all over the world in many different climates. From the rainforests of South America to the evergreen in Germany, the mangrove forest in India to the redwood in the USA, a huge variety of animals call the forest their home. In this wonderful hardback book by Robert Hunter, little readers are introduced […]
Oliver Hellowell is a celebrated young wildlife photographer, and quite rightly so because the images he takes of his passion – birds – are stunning. Oliver’s work is sold around the world, winning awards, TV appearances and praise from other professionals. However, what sets Oliver apart from others is that he has Down Syndrome. Having […]
Dragonflies and damselflies have been around since the days of the dinosaurs, with their ancestors the biggest insects ever to exist. Today, they still continue to impress us with their size – the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. More than 6,000 species are known at present and this fascinating book profiles 50 of the […]
The girl who really, really, really loves dinosaurs (Natural History Museum) With its bright colours and simple observations, ‘The girl who really, really loves dinosaurs’ by artist John Hamilton was a hit with my eighteen-month-old, who not only loved spotting the dinosaurs in the book but also the other animals that appear along the way. […]
Noor: Queen of Ranthambhore is a beautiful book featuring a collection of over 200 incredible images of one special tigress taken over a four-year period in Rajasthan, India. Internationally acclaimed photographers Andy Rouse and Aditya “Dicky” Singh were united by a passion for tigers and conservation which led them to embark on a journey to […]
The Folio Society publishes beautifully illustrated hardcover books featuring the world’s finest literature. As part of its Christmas collection, children’s favourite Black Beauty has been bound in cloth, embellished with nostalgic illustrations and is presented in a printed slipcase. The Anna Sewell classic, first published nearly 150 years ago, is one of the best-selling and […]
Two rather unusual and quirky wildlife books arrived at Discover Animals HQ this week – and we think they make the perfect half-term holiday read. The first takes a look at some of the weird and wonderful animals that inhabit our planet and explains that, even though they may look peculiar, each oddity serves a […]
If your child is wild about wildlife they will go mad for this large, beautifully illustrated animal encyclopedia. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is packed full of incredible facts, stories and myths making this ideal for children eager to learn more about wildlife and the natural world. Over 100 best-loved species feature in this gorgeous […]
The Little Book of Safari Animal Sounds by Andrea Pinnington and Caz Buckingham landed on our desks in the Discover Animals office recently and I took it home for my two children (5 and 1) to review! Through this fact-packed guide, readers can discover the unexpected call of the Plains Zebra, feel a chill when listening […]
With the end of the summer holiday in sight, why not treat your kids to our pick of the best new wildlife themed books around before they venture back to school. Pocket Guide to Whales, Dophins and other Marine Mammals by Dr. Fances Dipper and Alice Patullo With marine conservation the big topic this year […]
10 Reasons to Love a Lion / 10 Reasons to Love a Penguin by Catherine Barr & Hanako Clulow The wonderful 10 reasons to love book series is back with two brand new titles for little readers this summer – Lion and Penguin. Published in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, these beautifully illustrated hardback books […]
Charitable project Remembering Wildlife will publish the third book in its fundraising series later this year to raise awareness for great apes across Africa and Asia. Produced in association with the Born Free Foundation and Photoguard, Remembering Great Apes will be released in October 2018 and contains images from some of the world’s best wildlife photographers, […]
Red Alert! 15 Endangered Animals Fighting to Survive By Catherine Barr & Anne Wilson This wonderful hardback picture book created for children explores the world of endangered animals, as featured on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and what we can do to help them. Beautifully illustrated pages feature 15 wild […]
If your kids are keen to find out more about our blue planet and the wildlife that lives there, why not treat them to our pick of the best new marine themed books around this Easter. 10 Reasons to Love a Whale by Catherine Barr & Hanako Clulow Part of the popular Natural History Museum series, this brand […]
With autumn half term upon us and kids to keep entertained, why not treat them to our pick of the best wildlife themed books around; We Travel So Far by Laura Knowles / Illustrated by Chris Madden This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of 25 different migrating animals from around the world and […]
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide is a stunning reference book that brings together the expertise of over 70 natural history specialists and the wonderful images of wildlife photographers from around the globe. This impressive hardback book features over 600 beautifully illustrated pages, describing and explaining in great detail the incredible range of creatures found in the […]
With kids to keep entertained for rest of the school summer holiday why not treat them to our pick of the best new animal themed books around; 10 Reasons to Love an Elephant / 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle by Catherine Barr & Hanako Clulow Part of the popular Natural History Museum programme, this […]
In The Art of Mindful Birdwatching author Claire Thompson of Birdlife International reveals how the practice of mindfulness can enrich our birdwatching experiences. Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky, or been uplifted by bird song? Passionate about inspiring people to rekindle their love of the natural world, Claire believes […]
The Natural History Museum have released some wonderful animal inspired books for kids of all ages, just in time for summer. The Lift-the-Flap and Colour series is an innovative new colouring-in range created in partnership with Frances Lincoln Children’s Books to stimulate a life-long passion for wildlife, ecology and conservation. Following on from the success of Jungle and […]
Photography, music and wildlife experts have joined together their talents to create a breathtaking combination of eye-catching images, evocative music and knowledgeable insight in the form of a unique book entitled Harmony for Elephants. Harmony for Elephants is a newly-released book with an accompanying album of specially written music. This music, donated to the project […]
For a way to relax and immerse yourself into aquatic life in a unique way, The Aquarium: Marine Creatures to Colour, published recently by LOM ART priced £9.99, is the third instalment of adult colouring books illustrated by Claire Scully and Richard Merritt, following on from The Menagerie and The Aviary. Filled with majestic marine […]
Published in October by Bloomsbury, Discovering Dinosaurs by Simon Chapman and illustrated by Rudolf Farkas and Mike Love is a beautifully crafted book telling the story of the dinosaurs and the explorers who discovered them. Crammed full of stats, wild pictures, a pop-up, realistic artworks, journals, lift-up flaps and even the insides of dinosaurs, you’ll […]
A lovely book by Daniel Nassar and Julio Antonio Blasco has been published by Laurence King this month. Animal Architects: Amazing Animals Who Build Their Homes is a fun and informative guide to how a selection of impressive animal architects create environments to live in. The book, priced at £10.95, features 14 species including the Caddisfly, Leafcutter […]