Engaging reads for children, from Books go Walkabout

Month: May 2025

One World Many Animals by Ben Lerwill & illustrated by Alette Straathof

A brilliant celebration of the many wonderful animals from around the whole world! From rainforests to rockpools, woodlands to cities, One World, Many Animals introduces children to the amazing animals in different types of habitats. 

We share the world with millions of other animal species. They live in hot places, cold places, busy places and wild places. Planet Earth is their home, just like it is our home.

Discover where your favourite animals live, then learn how you can help wildlife around you with tips from travel writer Ben Lerwill.

  •  From a jaguar creeping through the steamy Amazonian rainforest to a snow leopard on a Himalayan mountainside, there are plenty of animals to see
  •  Beautiful illustrations and lyrical descriptions bring to life coral reefssandy desertswoodlandsrockpools and the bustling city – plus more!
  •  A perfect introduction to biodiversity around the world
  •  A wonderful companion title to One World, Many Colours

One World, Many Animals will delight readers with vibrant descriptions of wild animals from Ben Lerwill, and there is so much to spot in the colourful pages brought to life with artwork by Alette Straathof. Another brilliant book from words and Pictures, part of the Quarto Group, such beautiful books

Sue Martin Children’s Literacy Specialist

WILD YOUR WORLD: BEES by Camilla de la Bedoyere, Philip Giordano

Explore the wonders of bees with this gorgeously illustrated book by renowned zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere and award-winning illustrator Philip Giordano.

This delightfully wild book covers everything a young nature lover could want to discover about bees. From learning how bees use their bodies to communicate with each other to understanding how a swarm is formed, this book is filled with fascinating facts about bees. With eye-catching illustrations and practical tips, Wild Your World Bees is the ideal guide to understanding and nurturing the wildlife that shares our world.

The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to bees. Learn all about bee basics, from the make-up of a bee’s anatomy to how honey is made. Then, discover the many different species of bees across the world, from orchid bees to mason bees.

This carefully crafted guide features:

Expert Knowledge Made Accessible
Written by Zoologist Camilla de la Bedoyere, this book breaks down detailed information into fun, digestible segments suitable for children.

Illustrations That Educate and Entertain
Experience the wonders of the natural world with vivid illustrations and diagrams, with plenty of fascinating details to pore over.

Practical Tips for Helping Wildlife
Discover practical tips for helping bees thrive where you live.

The Wild Your World series immerses young readers in the natural world with expert knowledge and rich illustrations. Discover more about the wild around you with Wild Your World Birds.

An amazing series and a beautiful book, ideal for schools, libraries and homes too.

Sue Martin Children’s Literacy Specialist

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