Wander through five of the world's wildest habitats to discover 80 amazing animals.
Wander through five of the world's wildest habitats to discover 80 amazing animals.
Celebrate the diversity of life on Earth with a parade of rare and unexpected creatures, collected in one, exotic garden. Discover extraordinary animals from all corners of the globe that have evolved to survive the harshest environments, outlive predators, or find a new mate, with the vivid engravings of Icelandic artist Kristjana S Williams that make real-life seem more fantastic than fantasy.
Short-listed for 2022 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2016 (UK)
“Selected for Children€ ™ s Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch "Wide-Eyed€ ™ s 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite€ ¦ Wander the world€ ™ s wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title."”
Selected for Children' s Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch
"Wide-Eyed' s 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite... Wander the world' s wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title." Selected for Children's Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch
"Wide-Eyed's 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favouriteEURO | Wander the world's wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title."
Icelandic born artist KRISTJANA S WILLIAMS studied graphic design and illustration at Central St Martins and quickly gained critical acclaim as Creative Director of Beyond the Valley for 8 years. Williams' work has become well known throughout the industry, 2013 saw the studio Highly Commended for 'Best Use of Colour' at the Dulux Colour Awards. Kristjana has won a D&AD award, a New York Festivals Grand Prix & First Prize and been shortlisted for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. Her natural history title Animalium was awarded Children's Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlisted for the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and works in London.
Celebrate the diversity of life on Earth with a parade of rare and unexpected creatures, collected in one, exotic garden. Discover extraordinary animals from all corners of the globe that have evolved to survive the harshest environments, outlive predators, or find a new mate, with the vivid engravings of Icelandic artist Kristjana S Williams that make real-life seem more fantastic than fantasy.
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