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Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks
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A compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between! Carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way.
A delightful compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between! Carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way – difference should be celebrated!
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The child-appeal of Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks and Other Incredible Creature Features isn't limited to the title - Guardian
A fascinating introduction to the diversity of life on earth ... This compendium intrigues and delights the reader. It celebrates evolution and creates a feeling of awe and wonder at the variety of the natural world. The book informs and inspires and can be dipped into again and again. Highly recommended for children aged 6+ - The English Association
A delightful compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between!
These creatures have strange features - but they all serve a very useful purpose! This charming and visually appealing book carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way - difference should be celebrated!
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Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks is well-received for its engaging title and captivating exploration of biodiversity, intriguing and delighting young readers while celebrating evolution. It's praised for inspiring awe and wonder in children aged six and up, making it a highly recommended resource for dipping into repeatedly for both learning and enjoyment.
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ISBN: 9781803380056
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books
Illustration: clr illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Edmonds
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 278.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Alex Morss is an independent ecologist, journalist, author, educator and campaigner. With 20 years experience in publishing and 15 in ecology, Alex's work involves defending and promoting the conservation of protected species and their habitats and creating opportunities for others to make exciting discoveries about the natural world, plus writing, editing, broadcasting on nature, science, conservation and environment.Sean Taylor is an author, poet and playwright who has written more than 40 books for young readers, includingHoot Owl (Walker, 2016),Good Dog (Frances Lincoln, 2020) andWinter Sleep: A Hibernation Story (words&pictures, 2019) which he co-authored with Alex Morss.Sarah Edmonds is a freelance illustrator on projects with publishers, museums, national parks and charities. Alongside this her collection of playful illustrated gifts has grown and is sold online and in gift shops.
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