1
of
1
Animal Family Match
A Matching Game
Series: Magma for Laurence King
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Cards
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock
Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Animal Family Match. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Latest News
New Releases to add to your TBR (11th August)
There's a new release for everyone this week - here's your TBR roundup! Lizzy shares...
Book Briefing - 11th August
New Zealand books are recognized internationally, AI continues to cause drama, exciting new books are...
Exciting New Tonies - Minecraft / Chronicles of Narnia
New Tonies up for pre-order including Minecraft, Chronicles of Narnia, Tom Fletcher & Enid Blyton.
Remembering Sir Sam Neill
I was so saddened when I heard of the passing of Sam Neill. I've enjoyed...
Book Briefing - 5th August
Welcome to this week's Book Briefing where we round up the news for the week!
See moreA challenging take on the traditional pair-based memory game
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Matching game for nature lovers - a more challenging take on the traditional pair-based matching game.
Suitable for children and adults - gameplay options designed to suit children, families, and adults.
Text by a zoologist - learn about the 15 animal families with text explaining why the animals in each family don't all look alike.
Stunning illustrations - 45 incredibly detailed watercolour illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Ryuto Miyake.
The perfect gift - design-led, high-spec illustrated game for hours of fun and maximum gifting potential.
Beautifully designed - reunite all 15 animal families held within the attractively designed and finished box, measuring 235 x 125 x 34mm - perfect for taking anywhere on the go!
Animal Family Match invites you to bring the families together. Match both parents with their offspring to complete the animal families. The accompanying booklet explains why one member of the family (or sometimes all three!) looks so different from the others. Take your memory skills to the next level with this three-of-a-kind matching game!
Series: Magma for Laurence King
View all-
Bug Bingo
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects from the giant hawker dragonfly to the kissing bug and the orchid bee to the sacred scarab. Mark them off on your card and bingo! Bug Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the...Cards$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Farm Bingo
Farm Bingo is a family-friendly game packed with wonderful farm animals for hours of bingo fun. Beautifully packaged, Farm Bingo is gorgeously illustrated by award-winning illustrator Caroline Selmes. The game also includes a booklet with all the things you want to know about farm animals. From the farmer, the scarecrow and the tractor to the pigs, chickens, cows, and ducks,...Game$6100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
My First Bingo: At Home
The perfect bingo game for children aged 3+ from the creators of the bestselling Bird Bingo, Dog Bingo, Dinosaur Bingo, and Poo Bingo. Contains 4 gameboards with a different illustration on each: the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room. Kids will delight in exploring the familiar scenes of daily life - all illustrated with a charming twist....Game$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Bird Bingo
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world. Spot all kinds of birds—from the robin to the puffin and the kookaburra to the splendid fairywren—mark them off on your card and bingo! Bird Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colourings of both their...Cards$7500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The A to Z of Dogs
A PUZZLE THE SHAPE OF A DOG - and as long as a dog at more than a metre long! Piece together 26 different breeds to get one big sausage dog. LEARN about different dog breeds and identify your favourites. Kids and parents alike can delight in recognizing familiar breeds and learning new ones in Seungyoun Kim's gorgeous illustration. CHUNKY...Jigsaw$5100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Dino Domino
For a homeschool family, Dino Domino is a great independent activity that engages the little ones while mum is working one-on-one with the big kids. Of course, it would be fun for all families, as well as preschool or early elementary classrooms. The Old Schoolhouse This children's game for ages 3+ is for two to four players and contains 28...Cards$4500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Dinosaur Bingo
In this fun kids edition, play bingo with a huge Giganotosaurus, an armour-plated Stegosaurus, and many other fearsome dinosaurs in this fun and engaging take on the classic game. Easy to play and full of weird and wonderful creatures, Dinosaur Bingo will engage and delight children for hours. It can be played with three to eight people, making it the...Cards$6200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Dog Bingo
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 breeds of dog from around the world. Spot all kinds of dogs - from the tiny chihuahua to the noble Great Dane, from the sleek saluki to the dreadlocked Hungarian puli, mark them off on your card and bingo! Dog Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players...Cards$7500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Match a Track
Show off your best animal-tracking skills in this brilliant matching game. The task is to match 25 tracks to their animal owners. Has an elephant just crossed your path, or was it an echidna? Can you track down a coyote, make out the trail of a peacock, and recognise the paw print of a panda? Beat your opponents by making...Cards$4800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Ocean Bingo
This family-friendly game is packed with ocean creatures for hours of bingo fun. It includes such favourites as the emperor penguin, sea otter, killer whale, and Pacific seahorse, as well as lesser-known sea inhabitants like the yellow-bellied sea snake and the bioluminescent octopus. Boasting 64 weird, wonderful, and beautiful species, Ocean Bingo is filled with fun facts and glorious illustrations...Cards$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Story Box
Create Your Own Fairy Tale - This story box comes with 20 puzzle pieces printed on both sides, so you can create a story with endless twists and turns. Stimulate Your Imagination - Let your children explore their inner storyteller with this beautifully illustrated interactive puzzle. Play and Learn - Perfect for developing narrative and sequencing skills. Perfect Gift -...Cards$4700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Playing Cards: Day of the Dead
Introduce a macabre yet groovy edge to your next card game with these 54 playing cards featuring the bright, quirky and eye-catching illustrations of Ricardo Cavolo. Playing Cards: Day of the Dead showcases Day of the Dead imagery, which is increasingly popular outside of Mexico. Swap your poker face for a smiling skull!Cards$3800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Animal Family Match is praised for being fun, educational, and user-friendly, especially appealing to families with young children and fitting seamlessly into a kindergarten classroom setting, as noted by Little Cub Literacy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913947392
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Cards
Date Published: 30 June 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ryuto Miyake
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 100.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 351g
About the Author
Mike Unwin (Author)
Mike Unwin is an award-winning writer of popular natural history books for adults and children. He writes for The Daily Telegraph, The Times, BBC Wildlife, Travel Africa, as well as the RSPB and WWF. Also a widely published photographer, his travels have taken him to every continent in search of its birds and other wildlife.Ryuto Miyake (Illustrator) Ryuto Miyake is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Tokyo. Miyake prefers traditional drawing styles, using acrylic gouache applied with a thin brush on stretched-out watercolour paper, but his detailed illustrations have a contemporary look. His clients include Gucci, Toyota, Frieze and Bottega Veneta.Also by Laurence King Publishing
View all-
20% offThe World of Grimms' Fairy Tales
Piece together an enchanted forest full of classic fairy tales From Rumpelstiltskin to Rapunzel, Snow White to Hansel and Gretel, this jigsaw brings to life some of our most-loved fairy tales, as well as the fascinating history behind them. Spot moments of magic and the macabre, discover how the Brothers Grimm collected their famous stories and read excerpts from the...1000 PieceJigsaw$3600Usually:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Film Fourth Edition
Updated and expanded for a new edition, this is the perfect starter text for students of film studies. Packed full of visual examples from all periods of film history up to the present, Film: A Critical Introduction illustrates film concepts in context and in depth, addressing techniques and terminology used in film production and criticism, and emphasising thinking and writing...Paperback$14300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
20% offThe World of Jane Austen - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
1000-PIECE PUZZLE: Piece together the world of Jane Austen in this exciting jigsaw inspired by the life and works of the prolific author. The perfect challenge for Janeites - or anyone who loves a good jigsaw. CAST OF CHARACTERS: Featuring a wide cast of Jane Austen's contemporaries and characters, take a tour of Austen's world from the rolling hills of...1000 PieceJigsaw$3600Usually:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Ocean Bingo
This family-friendly game is packed with ocean creatures for hours of bingo fun. It includes such favourites as the emperor penguin, sea otter, killer whale, and Pacific seahorse, as well as lesser-known sea inhabitants like the yellow-bellied sea snake and the bioluminescent octopus. Boasting 64 weird, wonderful, and beautiful species, Ocean Bingo is filled with fun facts and glorious illustrations...Cards$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The World of King Arthur
Step into the mythical, magical realm of King Arthur... Uncover the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table in intricate detail as you piece together his fabled kingdom and read all about the epic tales that have fascinated storytellers for centuries. Spot the sword in the stone, Guinevere and Lancelot, the Lady of the Lake, Merlin,...1000 PieceJigsaw$6100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The World of Taylor - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Calling all Swifties! Celebrate all things Taylor Swift in this 1000-piece puzzle inspired by the pop icon. Do you know the anthems of 1989 from the melodic tones of evermore? The stories of Fearless from the explosive tunes of reputation? Take a deep dive into the world of Taylor and discover the themes, symbolism, and meanings behind all eleven Eras...1000 PieceJigsaw$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
12% off
The World of Terry Pratchett - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
It has been a massive task getting this lot together over time and space... Truces have been called and weapons have been sheathed so that you can piece together 140 of the greatest Discworld characters, gathered for the first time in Paul Kidby's iconic Discworld Massive Massif artwork. Step into the world of Terry Pratchett and encounter your favourite characters...1000 PieceJigsaw Puzzle$3600Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Eras Tarot
Taylor Swift has crafted a rich mythology throughout her musical eras, with countless symbols and easter eggs acting as invisible strings connecting her lyrics, looks, music videos, performances, and communications with her fans. The Eras Tarot interprets those symbols in the framework of the 78 tarot cards in the Rider-Waite tradition, gorgeously reimagining the classic tarot artwork and interpreting its...Cards$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
20% off100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design
100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design by Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne is an essential addition to any graphic designer's library, offering an in-depth exploration of the pivotal concepts that have shaped the field of graphic design over the past century. This richly illustrated book delves into the historical and cultural contexts behind seminal ideas, techniques, and tools that have...Paperback$4000Usually:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The World of Hercule Poirot - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Put your little grey cells to the test as you piece together Hercule Poirot's most famous cases. You'll need to use order and method to spot all of the clues, crimes and culprits hidden in this intricate jigsaw, which references all thirty-three of Agatha Christie's beloved Poirot novels. The World of Hercule Poirot offers a thrilling challenge in the form...1000 PieceJigsaw$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
20% off
The World of Dracula - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW FOR LITERATURE LOVERS - Piece together the grisly world of Dracula with a comprehensive poster guide. WORLD EXPERT ON DRACULA - Text by world Dracula expert Roger Luckhurst, the editor of The Cambridge Companion to Dracula and the Oxford World's Classics edition of Dracula. HOURS OF SPOOKY FUN - Stalk graveyards, climb castle stairs and fraternise with...1000 PieceJigsaw$3600Usually:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The World of Shakespeare - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Piece together the world of Shakespeare in this art jigsaw puzzle depicting the London of his day. Spot a huge cast of contemporary extras as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is rehearsed at the Globe and fellow actors wander the streets, along with local characters who may well have provided the Bard with inspiration. From lovers ascending ladders and bears being...1000 PieceJigsaw$6200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Also by Mike Unwin
View all-
The Empire of the Eagle
The Empire of the Eagle is a lavishly illustrated celebration of each of the world’s sixty-eight currently recognised eagle species in all their magnificence and beguiling diversity. Eagles hold a unique allure among birds for their combination of power, grace, and predatory prowess. Captivating the human imagination, these raptors have symbolised pride, freedom, and independence of spirit since humankind’s earliest...Hardback$8399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Flights of Passage
“Magnificent. . . . David Tipling’s lush photographs stun and delight with every page. . . . Mr. Tipling’s skill in telling the birds’ stories is broad and unrivaled. Flights of Passage is a privileged look at birds as we’ve never seen them before.”—Julie Zickefoose, Wall Street Journal A visually stunning, photographically driven celebration of bird migration—one of the great...Hardback$7799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Finding Home
Longlisted for the 2025 Children's Wrainwright Prize for Non-Fiction Take a tour of 20 unforgettable animal homes: unearth polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow, soar above eagle nests as big as cars and marvel at the remoras that make themselves comfortable on the ocean's deadliest predators. Finding Home is a celebration of animals and their drive to survive...Hardback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Around the World in 50 Birds
Spot birds from across the globe with this 1000-piece puzzle, from the Japanese Crane to the Atlantic Puffin to the Yellow-billed Oxpecker of Tanzania. Discover these birds' remarkable stories and how they are entwined with our own history, culture, and folklore on the comprehensive fold-out poster guide as you piece together an incredible range of birds. A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW featuring...Jigsaw$5600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Ocean Bingo
This family-friendly game is packed with ocean creatures for hours of bingo fun. It includes such favourites as the emperor penguin, sea otter, killer whale, and Pacific seahorse, as well as lesser-known sea inhabitants like the yellow-bellied sea snake and the bioluminescent octopus. Boasting 64 weird, wonderful, and beautiful species, Ocean Bingo is filled with fun facts and glorious illustrations...Cards$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Match a Baby Bird
Match 25 pairs of adult and young birds from around the world in this avian memory game. Collect the most pairs to win, but watch out as not all baby birds look like their parents! Includes a booklet packed with feathered facts. With all kinds of species from around the world—from the bald eagle to the emu and the snowy...CardsSold Out -
Under the Sea
A FUN, SIMPLE GAME of matching pairs, suitable for ages 6+. In the format of a classic memory game, Under the Sea will have you pairing up ocean animals from dolphins to sea urchins. 50 BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS featuring diverse wildlife from the world's oceans. LEARN ABOUT THE ANIMALS in the accompanying full-colour booklet with text from acclaimed nature writer...CardsSold Out -
Around the World in 80 Birds
'Exquisite' National Geographic 'Fascinating and informative, this text will appeal to lay readers and bird enthusiasts alike' Booklist 'Unwin's evocative prose is a perfect match for the vivid illustrations. This will be a hit with birdwatchers of all stripes' Publishers Weekly Author Mike Unwin invites readers on an avian journey around the globe, celebrating 80 of the world's most awe-inspiring...PaperbackSold Out -
Around the World in 80 Birds
Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin is an enchanting journey through some of the most intriguing avian species on Earth. This beautifully illustrated book takes readers on an unparalleled global adventure, weaving the compelling stories of 80 distinct birds that inhabit different corners of the world. From the awe-inspiring Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia, known for its...HardbackSold Out -
Bird Families
SIMPLE GAMEPLAY: Based on Happy Families and Go Fish, this is quick and easy to learn for all the family, so you can get playing straight away. BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED: With rich and colourful illustrations and a high-quality box and cards, this is a game to cherish forever. LEARN AS YOU PLAY: The accompanying booklet features information about all the birds...CardsSold Out -
RSPB My First Book of Garden Birds
A beautiful picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with young children. Rachel Lockwood's wonderful illustrations will delight children aged from two to seven and will help them to discover and identify the most common birds in their everyday surroundings. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or...HardbackSold Out
More from Children's Books
View all-
New ReleaseCass and the Beast
A sweeping and original picture book about a girl who chooses not to be afraid, a modern-day heroine in a story we feel in our bones like an ancient folktale. When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey. The creature takes her on a thundering ride through...Hardback$2399Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3
Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseRoyalslinger
K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise for Dreamslinger: “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseDetective Beans and the Map of Mystery
Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to solve . . . and treasure to find! When Captain Scuttlebeard gives Beans a treasure map, Beans is determined to find the prize at the end. The clues take him all over...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseMei Mei the Bunny
Mei Mei the Bunny is Laufey's picture book debut about a bunny learning to believe in herself through music. Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey. Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream—to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H'Opera House draws near,...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseHunted: Wolf Girl 15
Just when Wolf Girl is finally reunited with her father, he is torn away from her once more, and Gwen vows to stop at nothing to track him down. But danger is closing in: a giant snow leopard and a mysterious hooded figure are hot on their trail. As Gwen and the pack race through deep caverns to snowy peaks,...Paperback$1699Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseWhat If You Could
From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for teens on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong. When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people in the world leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed — herself included....Paperback$2599Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove
Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonely — she wishes her older sister Eva Grace wasn't so mean, and that her mum Aria didn't have to work so much. But when Aria inherits her childhood home, Lonasei discovers she can enter her late Aunt Malia's paintings and experience the memories within. Through them, she discovers that her mother had another sister, Agnes, who went...Paperback$2199Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Dawn Raid: The Apology
This sequel to Dawn Raid follows Sofia Savea’s family, 50 years later, as Sofia's grandson becomes involved in the quest for a government apology. INVERCARGILL, 2020 Wow, I thought I knew a bit about the dawn raids, but this is HUGE. It happened to my OWN family and I never knew! I had no idea that Granfia and her family...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseBig Bang Bread
In this time-travel storybook and cookbook with a cosmic twist, take a journey through time and space to discover the secrets of baking! Did you know that bread is made from stardust? Board the rocket and blast off on an adventure through time and space to discover the secrets of a home-baked loaf! Big Bang Bread is a kids' time-travel...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New Release
B is for Bird
From award-winning artist, Lily Emo, comes a beautiful celebration of birds. Paired with a fun rhyming story, gorgeous illustrations, and fold-out pages, this book is set to be a favourite for everyone and the perfect gift. Make your way through the alphabet with this stunning book featuring a cast of familiar birds. From albatross to fantails, gannets to quail, and...Hardback$1999Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Signed CopyThe Curse of the Carnivorous Cactuses
(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?) The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ......Paperback$1400Elsewhere:$1499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
