Comeback Creatures

Discover the Wild Things Once Thought Extinct?
Brief Description
Discover animals thought to be extinct that have been found alive in the wild! Around the world, animals once thought lost forever are being spotted alive in the wild. From lizards hiding in the cloud forests of Ecuador to ferrets reappearing in the American wilderness, Comeback... Read More
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Comeback Creatures

Every so often animals we thought were extinct come back! Comeback Creatures is a fascinating look at Lazarus species; animals once thought to be extinct that have been discovered in the natural world. This is a book that delivers much-needed positivity in our ever-changing world, with the message that nature always finds a way ...
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Discover animals thought to be extinct that have been found alive in the wild! Around the world, animals once thought lost forever are being spotted alive in the wild. From lizards hiding in the cloud forests of Ecuador to ferrets reappearing in the American wilderness, Comeback Creatures tells the astonishing true stories of nature's most surprising comebacks.

Each chapter begins with a journey through a unique habitat, from rainforest canopies to deep-sea reefs. As readers explore the plants and animals that live there, they'll uncover the incredible true story of a creature once thought extinct. Alongside each comeback tale, children will discover how people are helping to protect these animals and their homes, and how small actions can make a big difference in the fight against climate change.

Readers will also find fascinating facts, page-turning stories and a wildlife detective guide to help them protect nature on their own doorstep. With storytelling from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and atmospheric illustrations by Lucy Rose, Comeback Creatures is a celebration of survival, curiosity and the wild wonders still waiting to be discovered.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711288355

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Rose

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Leisa Stewart-SharpeΒ is an author of children's non-fiction and picture books. Born in Bundaberg, Australia, Leisa grew up fascinated by wild places and even wilder animals. As an adult, Leisa brings that fascination to a wide array of children's books, taking in everything from chocolate to buried treasure and sharks to environmental activism. Her works include the companion books to the BBC'sΒ Blue Planet II,Β The Green PlanetΒ andΒ Frozen Planet II, as well asΒ Happy Stories for Animal LoversΒ (Ivy Kids, 2023) and TheΒ Comeback CreaturesΒ (Wide Eyed Editions, 2024). Leisa lives in England with her family. Lucy Rose is a Devon based illustrator that graduated from Falmouth University in 2015 with a BA Hons in Illustration.Β She is inspired by vintage prints, art-deco posters and textile pattern, influencing her choice of muted/vintage colours and often pattern-like compositions. Lucy has also always loved the print process and this is reflected in her work with organic textures and graphic layering.Β Living in Devon, UK, she takes huge inspiration from the countryside and sea that is on her doorstep.

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