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Animals at Work

By Jess Hayman
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Animals at Work explores the unique and fascinating roles that animals play in various jobs. Did you know that ferrets can be employed by electricians to safely lay cables in inaccessible areas? Or that bats can live in ancient libraries, protecting the books from insects and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Animals at Work

An illustrated non-fiction book for 7-9-year-olds that explores all the ways that animals are engaged in the world of work - whether it's for themselves or to help humans!

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Animals at Work explores the unique and fascinating roles that animals play in various jobs. Did you know that ferrets can be employed by electricians to safely lay cables in inaccessible areas? Or that bats can live in ancient libraries, protecting the books from insects and other pests? Would you hang up a painting by a pig?

Get to know the different jobs that animals can have, from helping people as therapy pets to engaging in crafty spywork. Meet photographer pigeons, geese guards, post office cats, and much more.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510231672

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jess Hayman Laurence King Publishing Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

About the Author

Jess Hayman is a graduate of the MA in children's book illustration at Anglia Ruskin and runs her own design and print company. She lives in London. You can see more examples of her work on Instagram @jesshaymanillustration

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