Pre-order

A to Z: An Animal Alphabet

Name: A to Z: An Animal Alphabet
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781917768207
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

A Seek-and-Find ABC Book with Hidden Animals for Kids (Ages 3–5)

Series: In Our Nature

0.0 (0 reviews)

Brief Description

Go on an adventure through the animal kingdom from A to Z in this delightful book from the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, part of the bestselling In Our Nature series. From the anteater and the butterfly to the yak and the zebra, discover a whole host... Read More

Format: Hardback

$39⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER

Found a better price? Request a price match

A to Z: An Animal Alphabet

$39⁹⁹

MOVIE REVIEW 17 Sep 2026

Movie Review on Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

Let’s get one thing straight: I didn’t walk into this expecting a cinematic masterpiece. But...

AMELIA'S CORNER 17 Sep 2026

A Puzzle for Every Season: Why I Love Seasonal Puzzles

From spooky Halloween puzzles to floral spring scenes and Christmas favourites we bring out every...

THE BOOK BRIEFING 16 Sep 2026

The Book Briefing - September 16th

This week there are so many exciting new book announcements out and about with covers,...

CRIME AND THRILLER 16 Sep 2026

Every crime/thriller Novel Lizzy has read this year (so far!)

Lizzy is sharing her crime and thriller reads for 2026 so far and giving you...

FICTION 16 Sep 2026

New Releases to add to your TBR this week (16th September)

We had some exciting new releases arrive with some huge names in fiction, a highly...

A stunning anthology of animals from A to Z, with hand-lettering and illustrations from the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows.

A stunning anthology of animals from A to Z, with hand-lettering and illustrations from the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows.

Description

Go on an adventure through the animal kingdom from A to Z in this delightful book from the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, part of the bestselling In Our Nature series.

From the anteater and the butterfly to the yak and the zebra, discover a whole host of furry, scaly, and feathered friends that make up the diverse animal kingdom of Planet Earth.

The 26 animals featured are: anteater, butterfly, crab, dolphin, elephant, frog, giraffe, hippopotamus, ibis, jellyfish, killer whale, lion, monkey, nightingale, owl, penguin, quokka, rabbit, snake, tiger, umbrella bird, vampire bat, wolf, ibex, yak, zebra.

With gorgeous hand-lettering and watercolour illustrations on every page, this anthology makes the perfect gift for animal lovers young and old.

Discover more in the series:

Grow: A child's guide to plants and how to grow them.

Glow: A child's guide to the night sky.

Fly: A child's guide to birds and where to spot them.

Wild: A child's guide to the animal kingdom.

Buzz: A child's guide to bugs and bees and how to spot them.

Series: In Our Nature

View all

Fly: Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children's Nature and Conservation Writing 2024

This beautifully crafted book is a stunning introduction to the world of birds. New to this popular series is Fly, a fully-illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of birdlife around the world for young bird enthusiasts. A stunning collection of more than 150 birds awaits discovery in this beautiful book: meet the lesser flamingo - 'hero of the friendly flock'...

By David Lindo

Hardback

$39⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Glow 30 Star Gazing Cards

This beautiful pack of 30 cards is perfect for every budding star gazer! Each card features a different constellation, planet, or star to spot in the night sky, with stunning artwork on one side, and easy-to-follow guidance on the reverse. Learn how to find the North Star, understand the phases of the moon, find all the planets in our solar...

By Noelia González

Cards

$21⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Wild

Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom!Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities, then understand how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover the endless teeth of a great white shark, learn how bats can 'see' in the dark and understand why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured.Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by...

By Jack Ashby

Hardback

$34⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$39⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
Buzz

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities, and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colours of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes...

By Richard Jones

Hardback

$39⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Fly Puzzle

Discover birds from all around the world with this intricately illustrated puzzle from Sara Boccaccini Meadows.- Fun for all the family, this stunning puzzle showcases colourful birds from across the globe.- Also includes a double sided poster - one side can be used to help you complete the puzzle, and the other is a guide to various birds and their...

1000 Piece

By Sara Boccaccini Meadows

Jigsaw

$39⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Pre-order

A to Z: An Animal Alphabet

Go on an adventure through the animal kingdom from A to Z in this delightful book from the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, part of the bestselling In Our Nature series. From the anteater and the butterfly to the yak and the zebra, discover a whole host of furry, scaly, and feathered friends that make up the diverse animal kingdom of...

Hardback

$39⁹⁹

Available
Ships from Supplier

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917768207

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: In Our Nature

About the Author

Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a print designer and illustrator living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District in England, she graduated from Leeds College of Art with a 1st class Honours in Textiles and Surface Pattern. Since arriving in the USA almost 10 years ago, she has been splitting her time between working as a textile designer, illustrator and artist. She takes inspiration from nature and the tiny details in everyday life to create unique and quirky print illustrations. Her materials include watercolour, gouache and ink pen. In her spare time, Sara enjoys cycling, hiking and exploring overgrown gardens. She documents a lot of her life and travels in little pocket sketchbooks that have become a valuable source of inspiration for her work.

More from Children's Books

View all

New Release

Gruffalo Granny

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

By Julia Donaldson

Hardback

$24⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$30⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Comeback Kid

Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...

By Airana Ngarewa

Paperback

$17⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$19⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Neverfear

A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...

By Katherine Rundell

Paperback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Pocket Observology

Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...

By Giselle Clarkson

Paperback

$23⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$27⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Minecraft Annual 2027

The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...

By Mojang AB

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Giant Heart

Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...

By David Hill

Hardback

$19⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$25⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Ms Rachel: My First Little Library

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

By Ms Rachel

Board book

$15⁹⁹

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Lizzy's Pick

Protector of Beyond 1

Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...

By Shara Curlett

Paperback

$21⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$24⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

By Graeme Base

Hardback

$29⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$35⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

The Little Kiwi Builder

Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...

By Tim Saunders

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁹⁹~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

You Choose Party Time

It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...

By Pippa Goodhart

Hardback

$25⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$34⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today
New Release

Matihe! Achoo!

What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...

By Qiane Matata-Sipu

Paperback

$18⁹⁹
Elsewhere:
~~$21⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Ships today

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.