My Book of Animals

Name: My Book of Animals
Brand: John Reed Book Distribution
SKU: 9781861477682
Price: 20.95 NZD
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By Madgwick Wendy

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Summary

My Book of Animals introduces young children to the fascinating world of animals. It explores how chimps teach their babies, the social lives of prairie dogs in underground towns, and unusual eating habits like some animals consuming dung. Delightful illustrations capture the charm of creatures such as bushbabies with their large eyes and ears, dancing snakes, and tidy badgers. Designed with sturdy pages and simple text, this book offers an engaging first look at remarkable species.
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Format: Board book

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My Book of Animals

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Description

Young children are fascinated by the amazing creatures that share our world, and My Book of Animals provides the perfect introduction. Here they can read about how chimps teach their babies, how prairie dogs live together in huge underground towns, and how some animals like to eat other creature's dung!

Look at a cute bushbaby's huge eyes and ears, a couple of snakes dancing in harmony, and badgers tidying up their home. Sturdy pages, clear artwork and simple text make this book the perfect primer to these remarkable species.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861477682

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 30 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Armadillo Books

Illustration: Illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 48

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Madgwick Wendy

About the Author

Wendy Madgwick is the author of several non-fiction books for children, including the First Science Library series. Graham Rosewarne is an experienced illustrator of children's books. He specializes in producing detailed and accurate depictions of plants and animals.

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