100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

πŸŽ‰ Meet Toy Hero - our brand-new toy store, built by the team behind Book Hero

We are All Animals

Discover what YOU have in common with a cat, a bat, a jellyfish and 150 other animals!
Brief Description
Find out how similar you are to your favourite animal and how.Did you know that most animals (including us) are shaped like tubes? That animals get a lot of the same diseases (and medical treatments) we do? Or that we are distant cousins to every animal... Read More
Format: Hardback
$3299
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Find out how similar you are to your favourite animal.

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

Find out how similar you are to your favourite animal and how.

Did you know that most animals (including us) are shaped like tubes? That animals get a lot of the same diseases (and medical treatments) we do? Or that we are distant cousins to every animal on Earth, including jellyfish! We Are All Animals celebrates our whole furry, scaly, slimy, slippery extended family, smashing to smithereens the idea that humans are very different from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804661451

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mark Ruffle
  • Foreword by Prof. Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. His books for children include the What on Earth! series of Wallbooks, Humanimal and the bestselling Absolutely Everything! He was also the editor of the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker. Christopher Lloyd lives in Tonbridge, UK.

Ben Hoare is an award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd. He writes inspiring natural-history books for children – the kind of books he loved as a kid. Several have been international bestsellers, no doubt because his two daughters read and test everything first. The Guardian newspaper said: β€˜His writing is funny, informative and zinging with infectious enthusiasm.’

Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer living in the UK. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvellous humans. He is now lucky enough to draw for his job and creates fun, colourful, engaging illustrations for a wide range of ages and uses. When he’s not doodling, he can be found walking his two dogs and admiring the wildlife and rolling hills where he lives.

Also by Ben Hoare

View all
  • An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
    A gorgeously illustrated treasury of children's favourite animals. This animal encyclopaedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is...
    Hardback
    $4500
    Elsewhere:
    $5000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Animal Partnerships
    Animal Partnerships is a book about surprising animal collaborations, proving that it's sometimes (but not always!) better to work together. Often we see animals that live independently and thrive on their own, but what about those who need a helping hand? Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom with nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare....
    Hardback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
    Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover more than 90 exquisite birds. Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning...
    Hardback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    Backorder
    Ships mid August
  • The Wonders of Nature
    A stunning gift book filled with the real stories behind the beauty of our natural world. Every page reveals a surprising story from the natural world that you just won't forget. Discover the wonders of planet Earth and learn about some of the most amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microscopic life that live here. The storybook descriptions and...
    Hardback
    $4500
    Elsewhere:
    $5000
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Weird and Wonderful Nature
    More than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviours, and objects written by best-selling author Ben Hoare. This third instalment of the DK Treasure's series explores the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Discover the stories of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species and objects, all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans...
    Hardback
    $4800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Incredible Pop-up Frog
    Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows young readers to look inside three wetland habitats, revealing wonder after wonder, page after page. From the surface of the water, where bugs skate, spiders hunt and flowers spread their petals, to the murky depths, where myriad creatures fight for survival, this book will take you...
    Hardback
    $5500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Nature's Treasures
    Nature's Treasures presents extraordinary stories from nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare, told through a captivating array of more than 100 natural objects. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them....
    Hardback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Incredible Pop-up Bug
    Discover a treasure trove of bugs and other invertebrates in this deluxe pop-up book. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering takes a close-up look at insects and arachnids, and their incredible lives. From shiny bright beetles, to giant-winged butterflies, to silk-weaving spiders, this book reveals wonder after wonder, page after page.Written by award-winning...
    Hardback
    $5500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Secret World of Plants
    A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of intriguing flora. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the...
    Hardback
    $5000
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Small and Mighty Book of Sharks
    Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Sharks, readers can get up close and personal with their favourite sharks. Discover a huge range of sharks, from the tiny Dwarf Lantern Shark...
    Hardback
    $1699
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees
    Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees!Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees build their homes, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much...
    Hardback
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Shapes of Nature
    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 Natureβ€”a big, beautiful book bursting with colour, detail, and variety! In this spectacular large-format book, you'll find...
    Hardback
    $4800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Also by Christopher Lloyd

View all
  • Absolutely Everything! Revised and Expanded
    The most remarkable true stories of all time and around the world brought vividly to life – from the Big Bang right up to the present day. Embark on a journey across millennia and around the world, from the latest understanding of the origins of the universe, the birth of the Earth, the very first life, the age of dinosaurs,...
    Hardback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • It's Up to Us
    Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home. So writes HRH The Prince of Wales in his introduction to It’s Up to Us: A Children’s Terra Carta for Nature, People and Planet. Join His Royal Highness, author Christopher Lloyd and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world on a beautiful, lyrical and...
    Hardback
    $4299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Picasso and the Art of Drawing
    In this generously illustrated and lively book, Christopher Lloyd sets out and interprets the lifelong achievement of Picasso (1881–1973) as a draftsman. Although there have been many publications about his drawings that have tended to focus on particular periods of his career, this stunning volume specifically examines how drawing serves as the vital thread connecting all of Picasso’s art, just...
    Hardback
    $5999
    Available
    Ships in 3-4 weeks
  • Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia – Updated Edition
    Fully updated edition of Britannica’s landmark children’s encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures, and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence. Earth, Space, Animals, History, STEM: this landmark encyclopedia from Britannica has them all! With more than 400 pages of up-to-the-minute information, including the very latest facts and figures, cutting-edge expert insights, and...
    Hardback
    $6799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Drawings
    An authoritative analysis of the drawings (including watercolours and pastels) of twenty leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in one magnificent volume. Manet, Pissarro, Morisot, CΓ©zanne, Seurat, Gauguin, Van Gogh and their colleagues made some of the most beautiful drawings in the history of art. This book sets drawings by the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists in the context of late 19th-century France...
    Paperback
    $6499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Drawings of Vincent van Gogh
    A compelling and authoritative overview of the drawings of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most celebrated and intriguing figures in the history of art. Vincent van Gogh's (1853-1890) drawings are some of the most familiar and expressive in the history of art. Van Gogh believed that drawing was the 'root of everything', and this was reflected in his remarkable...
    Hardback
    $8500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Edgar Degas
    Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was one of the outstanding draughtsmen of the 19th century: drawing was not only a central tenet of his art but essential to his existence. Through an examination of the artist's drawings and pastels, Christopher Lloyd reveals the development of Degas's style as well as the story of his life, including his complicated relationship with the Impressionists....
    Paperback
    $4699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Guy de Maupassant
    The most celebrated French storyteller of the nineteenth century, Guy de Maupassant was a master of the modern short story. Offering an intriguing picture of French life, the enduring appeal of his stories derives from understated artistry, extreme craftsmanship and the universality of his characters and their aspirations and misfortunes. In this insightful and compelling biography, the only one in...
    Paperback
    $3499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Dear Friend and Gardener
    In this exchange of personal letters, two of Britain's leading gardeners, Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto, share their successes and failures, and learn from each other's experiences in their two very different gardens.
    Paperback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Well-Tempered Garden
    This is a classic work by a gardener who combines a passionate love of his subject with critical intelligence and a good helping of wit. The Well-Tempered Garden is packed with the sort of information keen gardeners crave - from planting, weeding and the pleasures of propagation to annuals, water lilies and vegetables. Hailed as a masterpiece when it was...
    Paperback
    $4199
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Michael Andrews
    Michael Andrews (1928-1995) is probably one of the least known but one of the most important British artists of the twentieth century, and his aptitude for painting only masterpieces has been noted on more than one occasion. Andrews' friendship from early in his career with Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach, and Leon Kossoff led to his identification as an...
    Hardback
    $13600
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • The Drawings of Vincent van Gogh
    Pre-order
    The Drawings of Vincent van Gogh
    A compelling and authoritative overview of the drawings of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most celebrated and intriguing figures in the history of art. The Drawings of Vincent van Gogh is a comprehensive account celebrating the genius and singularity of the artist's achievements in this field. Arranged by theme - from drawings of humble harvesters to beautifully rendered depictions...
    Hardback
    $5999
    Pre-order
    Out 30 Jul 2026

More from Children's Books

View all
  • Cass and the Beast
    New Release
    Cass 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
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    The 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
    $1600
    Elsewhere:
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Royalslinger
    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 forΒ Dreamslinger: β€œA mind-blowingly original fantasy adventureβ€”Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan,Β New York TimesΒ #1...
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Detective 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...
    By Li Chen
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2200
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Mei Mei the Bunny Mei Mei the Bunny
    New Release
    Mei 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 dreamβ€”to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H'Opera House draws near,...
    By Laufey
    Hardback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3800
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Hunted: 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,...
    By Anh Do
    Paperback
    $1699
    Elsewhere:
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    What 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 β€” herself included....
    Paperback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove
    Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonelyΒ β€” 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
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships 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
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2099
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Big Bang Bread
    New Release
    Big 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
    $1800
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • 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
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Signed Copy
    The 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
    $1400
    Elsewhere:
    $1499
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships 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

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

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

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.