The World's Most Pointless Animals

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The World's Most Pointless Animals by Philip Bunting is a delightful children's book that explores the quirks and peculiarities of various animals that might appear pointless at first glance. This informative and entertaining book combines humour with vivid illustrations to spark curiosity about the natural world, highlighting the unique adaptations of these creatures and why they matter. Perfect for young readers, it encourages a love for nature and fosters an understanding of biodiversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the quirks and oddities of the animal kingdom. It offers a humorous take on lesser-known creatures, showcasing their unique and sometimes bizarre features. This book is perfect for children and adults alike who are curious and enjoy learning about nature in a fun and engaging way.

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The World's Most Pointless Animals

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The World's Most Pointless Animals by Philip Bunting introduces us to some truly weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit our planet, from the blobfish to the pink fairy armadillo. Let's be honest, these animals seem pretty pointless at first glance. But what do these creatures actually do?

This witty, quirky, and colourfully illustrated book features some very silly animals. Written with a humorous, sardonic tone throughout, it contains funny labelled diagrams and some creatively invented Latin names. (Note: the jellyfish's scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii…)

Importantly, the book conveys genuinely fascinating facts about these animals, revealing that they are perhaps not so pointless after all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760508371

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Hare

Edition: First Edition, Hardback

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 698g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator, with a soft spot for creating picture books for sleep-deprived, time-poor, raisin-encrusted parents (and their children).

Philip’s work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement and fun. He believes that the more fun the child has during their early reading experiences, the more likely they will be to return to books, improve their emergent literacy skills, and later find joy in reading and learning.

Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in over 25 countries around the world. Since his first book was published in 2017, Philip has received multiple accolades, including Honours from the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018.

Philip grew up in the England’s Lake District and now lives with his young family in the hills behind Noosa.

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