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Honey, I Ate the Kids

Weird and wonderful animal families
By Mike Hills
Series: Weird and Wonderful Animals
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Did you know that komodo dragons eat their babies? And capybaras eat their own poo!? And glass frogs use ninja kicks to protect their eggs? If there's one thing we know about the animal kingdom, it's that the families that roar, howl, croak, chirp and squeak... Read More
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An insider's guide to nature's weirdest, cutest and scariest families!

An insider's guide to nature's weirdest, cutest and scariest families!

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Did you know that komodo dragons eat their babies?

And capybaras eat their own poo!?

And glass frogs use ninja kicks to protect their eggs?

If there's one thing we know about the animal kingdom, it's that the families that roar, howl, croak, chirp and squeak come in all different shapes, sizes and colours.

Find out how different animals find food, stay safe and even just get a moment of peace and quiet. Whilst some families are loving, there are others whose relationships are a lot more dangerous...

Every page is beautifully illustrated and packed full of facts, quizzes and activities that will surprise, entertain and disgust!

Series: Weird and Wonderful Animals

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    Brilliant, thought-provoking and original. BookTrust Stunning . . . an original and fascinating book! Evie, aged 9, Toppsta Go on an amazing journey around the world to discover how animals, plants and microscopic organisms develop fascinating friendships to survive and thrive. Did you know pom pom crabs wear sea anemones as boxing gloves to fight off enemies? And greater honeybirds...
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  • Honey, I Ate the Kids
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    Honey, I Ate the Kids
    Did you know that komodo dragons eat their babies? And capybaras eat their own poo!? And glass frogs use ninja kicks to protect their eggs? If there's one thing we know about the animal kingdom, it's that the families that roar, howl, croak, chirp and squeak come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. Find out how different animals find...
    By Mike Hills
    Paperback
    $2499
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571372638

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Kerry Hyndman is an illustrator who makes pictures that spark a sense of wonder in the natural world. She's also the proud owner of a Blue Peter Book Award (and badge!).

Mike Hills is a writer and journalist. He has worked for The Times and is currently at the BBC.

The couple live on the west coast of Scotland with their children. They like exploring islands, lochs and mountains, swimming with seals and falling off paddle-boards.

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  • Nature's Fascinating Friendships
    Brilliant, thought-provoking and original. BookTrust Stunning . . . an original and fascinating book! Evie, aged 9, Toppsta Go on an amazing journey around the world to discover how animals, plants and microscopic organisms develop fascinating friendships to survive and thrive. Did you know pom pom crabs wear sea anemones as boxing gloves to fight off enemies? And greater honeybirds...
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