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Shapes of Nature

A Kaleidoscope of the Natural World
Brief Description
Nature's most dazzling natural wonders, from butterflies to seashells, are beautifully displayed in a large-format gift book for children. Take a fresh look at the natural world with best-selling author Ben Hoare. Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature—a big, beautiful... Read More
Format: Hardback
$4800
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Shapes of Nature

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Nature's most dazzling natural wonders, from butterflies to seashells, are beautifully displayed in a large-format gift book for children.

Take a fresh look at the natural world with best-selling author Ben Hoare.

Step into the wonders of the natural world with Shapes of Nature—a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety!

In this spectacular large-format book, you'll find shimmering beetles, dazzling tree frogs, knobbly seashells, sparkling crystals, and fabulous fungi—all arranged in stunning mosaics that celebrate the amazing shapes and textures of nature. Each page invites you to look closer, spot the differences, and see the hidden beauty in the world around us.

Shapes of Nature is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Its large pages let you dive right into the detail—perfect for sharing, exploring, and sparking conversations about the natural world.

Whether as a gift or a family favourite to keep on the coffee table, nature lovers aged 9 to 90 will love it—a book to enjoy together, and to treasure for years to come.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241772256

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 368.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, as well as The Wonders of Nature, Nature's Treasures, and The Secret World of Plants for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.

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