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The Secret Powers of Animals

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This dazzling non-fiction board book invites curious children to learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom. The Secret Powers of Animals features 10 fascinating creatures, each with physical features that offer amazing abilities. From an African elephant and a narwhal to a domestic cat and... Read More
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The Secret Powers of Animals

A beautiful, informative, and interactive introduction to 10 of the world’s most amazing animals and their ‘secret powers’

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This dazzling non-fiction board book invites curious children to learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom. The Secret Powers of Animals features 10 fascinating creatures, each with physical features that offer amazing abilities.

From an African elephant and a narwhal to a domestic cat and a dung beetle, these awe-inspiring species reflect earth's incredible biodiversity.

Following in the footsteps of Superpowered Animals, selected by Smithsonian Magazine as one of the ten best children's books of 2023, this new board book edition for children aged 2-5 presents simplified information through playful text and a lift-the-flap guessing game format.

With its frame-worthy animal illustrations and informative science-led approach, this stylish, unique book will wow any animal-loving child.

Ages 2-5

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838669522

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • By Sonia Pulido

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 415g

Pages: 20

About the Author

Author Soledad Romero is an experienced children s non-fiction author who specializes in best of round-up style books. Her works include Superpowered Animals: Meet The World s Strongest, Smartest, and Swiftest Creatures (also

published by Phaidon), Awesome Accidents: 19 Discoveries that Changed the World and Famous Robberies: The World s Most Spectacular Heists.

llustrator of Phaidon s bestselling What a Shell Can Tell, Sonia Pulido has proven market success. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. In 2020 Pulido won the Spanish National Illustration Award.

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