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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
A launch event and free exhibition will take place in London next week to mark the release of Remembering Great Apes – a stunning book full of powerful images of apes taken by over 70 of the world’s top wildlife photographers. Both events will be hosted by the book’s collaborators to help raise vital funds … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Take your child on a journey of discovery with this wonderful hardback book offering little readers an introduction to the world of birds through sound. A beautifully embossed cover features colourful birds from around the world, opening to show large double spread pages that perfectly set each scene. Visit ten different habitats with the turn … Read more
In 2015, the killing of Cecil the lion by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe made international headlines. News of how this magnificent big cat met his untimely death was greeted with outrage. At the same time, this tragic story managed to bring the world’s attention to the plight of Africa’s lions. With numbers falling so … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
What Do Animals Do All Day? is a bright, colourful hardback book skilfully designed to teach young children all about animals in the wild in a fun and informative way. A number of varied habitats are explored across large, bold double pages, including jungle, coral reef and savannah, with an introduction to the animals that … Read more
The Dog; A Natural History is a beautifully presented hardcover book designed to answer any questions you may have about your canine friend. An engaging and informative read, this detailed study looks at the behaviour of dogs, especially their bond with humans, and explores how through the centuries we have cultivated a close relationship, both … Read more
The Little Book of Ocean Animal Sounds is an ideal introduction to the world of marine life for younger readers eager to learn more about different sea creatures. Did you know an Emperor penguin sounds like a Formula 1 racing car or that an Atlantic puffin makes a noise like a disgruntled chainsaw? Fans of … Read more
Deep Thinkers is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book exploring the intelligence of whales, dolphins and porpoises. We already know that these creatures are the smartest in the sea, but how do we define intelligence in non-humans? Deep Thinkers brings together the top researches in this field to explain their findings in a book written … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
ZSL London Zoo will mark the 35th anniversary of classic children’s book Dear Zoo with a new adventure for the whole family to enjoy this Easter. Written by legendary author Rod Campbell 35 years ago, Dear Zoo will be brought to life from Saturday 1 April. Kids will be able to embark on a self-guided adventure … Read more
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 … Read more
We interview Simon King about his new book, Nature Watch. Known to millions as a presenter of the BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary, he is one of the world’s leading experts in field-craft, wildlife watching and wildlife photography. Simon has worked as a natural history filmmaker for almost 30 years, on TV programmes … Read more
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