The Big Book of Beasts (The Big Book series) - Hardcover

Zommer, Yuval

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 050065106X ISBN 13: 9780500651063

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

This book opens with introductory spreads explaining that beasts are wild animals that can t be tamed and gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with scenic compositions, are dedicated to specific beasts, including armadillos, bears, tigers and the Tasmanian Devil. Later spreads approach the world of beasts thematically, looking at mythical beasts, Ice-Age beasts, beasts on your street and how to save beasts in danger. The text is chatty, funny and full of amazing facts.

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Review:

'Featuring the most exquisite and delicate illustrations this book is a joy to behold ... A real treasure of a read which will enchant and delight children and parents alike' -- Book Lover Jo

'This children's bestiary by Yuval Zommer is fun, fact-packed and fantastic!' -- Chris Packham

'With fascinating facts about animals ... this playfully illustrated book by Zommer will have kids both intrigued and amused' -- Huffington Post UK

'...this is one book little ones won t want to put down!' -- Globalmouse Travels

'The Big Book of Beasts ... is a tall, gorgeous volume for 6 and older' -- Sunday Times

'Yuval Zommer's awesome The Big Book of Beasts ... ticks off lots of our boxes straight away. Firstly, it's a HUGE book packed with tons of pages, the sort of book that just begs to be read while sprawled out on the floor' -- Read It Daddy's 'Picture Book of the Week'

'Zommer's beasts have wonderful expressions, and readers can see a hint of what their 'background stories' might be, opening many opportunities for extension activities' -- Library Mice blog's 'Picture Book of the Week'

'[The Big Book of Beasts] is packed with fascinating information and full of gloriously illustrated wildlife scenes' -- Absolutely Education

'... a brilliant book about the hairiest, grizzliest and most fearsome beasts on our planet. It is packed with fascinating information and full of gloriously illustrated wildlife scenes' --Absolutely Mama

'This gorgeously illustrated book provides a fact-filled introduction to the animal world' --BBC Science Focus s #Brainfood Book of the Week

'An enormous fun-packed book filled with all creatures great and small' --Little London

'This follow-up to the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs is another triumph'Minerva Reads

An absolutely fantastic addition to any bookcase! --Library Girl and Book Boy blog

About the Author:

Yuval Zommer studied at the Royal College of Art, London. He has worked as a creative director at many top advertising agencies. He has written and illustrated several children's books, including The Big Blue Thing on the Hill, One Hundred Bones, and The Big Book of Bugs.

Barbara Taylor has worked as a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is an award-winning author and consultant for over one hundred children's books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 050065106X
• ISBN 13: 9780500651063
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64