Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead

Name: Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781464236594
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An Adorable and Deadly Animal Facts Book for Kids

By Brooke Hartman

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These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties. Isn't the furry little face... Read More

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Description

Isn't the furry little face of a hedgehog so cute? Not so much when he turns into a prickly little ball and all those quills poke you! Or what about the big, round eyes of the floofy northern pygmy owl? They draw you in, but watch out for this small hunter where EVERYTHING is on the menu! Maybe the sweet, adorable ladybird will be kind. At least until they chomp their way through piles of aphids!

This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!

Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead by Brooke Hartman captures this fascinating juxtaposition of cuteness and danger. Discover these intriguing creatures like never before!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464236594

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore

Contributors:

Illustrated by María García

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 173g

Pages: 40

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Brooke Hartman Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Penguin Books

About the Author

Brooke Hartman (Author) Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom who seriously loves to write not-so-serious books for kids. Her writing has garnered multiple awards, including honors from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Writer's Digest, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and the Alaska Writers Guild. She also serves as an occasional instructor of writing for Alaska Pacific University and member of the board of directors for the Alaska Writers Guild, and was an SCBWI Tribute Fund Scholarship Recipient. When she isn't writing, you can find her having fun with her family, enjoying all the magic life has to offer. Maria Garcia (Illustrator) Maria Garcia is a children's book illustrator from Seville, Spain. She loves designing diverse characters, from children to anthropomorphic animals and creatures, and stories that children can empathize with while they have fun and learn to build a better world. She loves fantasy and mystery stories and her work is mainly digital, but in her free time she paints gouache illustrations with which she has participated in some exhibitions.

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