Introduction - Extraordinary Eyes - Peculiar Tongues - Puzzling Toes - Odd Noses - Perplexing Necks - Funny Bums - Freaky Beaks - Weird Ears - Terrific Teeth - Strange Tails - Who's Missing? - Find Out More.
A delightful compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between! Carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way - difference should be celebrated!
Alex Morss is an independent ecologist, journalist, author, educator and campaigner. With 20 years experience in publishing and 15 in ecology, Alex's work involves defending and promoting the conservation of protected species and their habitats and creating opportunities for others to make exciting discoveries about the natural world, plus writing, editing, broadcasting on nature, science, conservation and environment.Sean Taylor is an author, poet and playwright who has written more than 40 books for young readers, includingHoot Owl (Walker, 2016),Good Dog (Frances Lincoln, 2020) andWinter Sleep: A Hibernation Story (words&pictures, 2019) which he co-authored with Alex Morss.Sarah Edmonds is a freelance illustrator on projects with publishers, museums, national parks and charities. Alongside this her collection of playful illustrated gifts has grown and is sold online and in gift shops.
'The child-appeal of Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks and Other Incredible
Creature Features isn't limited to the title'
*Guardian*
'A fascinating introduction to the diversity of life on earth ...
This compendium intrigues and delights the reader. It celebrates
evolution and creates a feeling of awe and wonder at the variety of
the natural world. The book informs and inspires and can be dipped
into again and again. Highly recommended for children aged 6+'
*The English Association*
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