Overview
All of nature is beautiful. This stunning book shows how a variety of amazing creatures have evolved to look and behave the way they do. As humans, we like our animals to be cuddly and furry, or smooth and sleek. We shy away from those creatures that, to us, look odd. But we should drop those opinions - everything has evolved for a reason, and is perfect in its own way. Take a look at the vampire squid, or the duck-billed golden line barbel - both have evolved in interesting and amazing ways to find food, deter predators or attract a mate. Everything is perfect. Everything is beautiful. Illustrated with stunning watercolour images, this book will be treasured by families around the world. Its message is positive and life-affirming for children, for humans, for the whole of nature. The perfect book for fans of Hidden Planet by Ben Rothery and The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell.
Full Product Details
Author: William Spring ,
William Spring
Publisher: Templar Publishing
Imprint: Big Picture Press
ISBN: 9781800786165
ISBN 10: 1800786166
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience:
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Ideal for children aged 9-11 and for family reading, it offers an informative and positive perspective on biodiversity and adaptation. * School Reading List * Beautiful is an unforgettable visual and factual delight. All of nature is awe-inspiring and this magnificent book shows how a variety of amazing creatures have evolved to look and behave the way they do. As humans, we tend to like our animals to be cuddly and furry, or smooth and sleek, and often shy away from creatures that, to us, look odd. But we should forget those opinions because, says Spring, everything has evolved for a reason and is perfect in its own way. Illustrated with Spring's extraordinary watercolour images, and with positive and life-affirming messages for children and their parents, this book will be treasured by families in every corner of the world. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Author Information
William Spring (Author, Illustrator) William Spring began his career as a cartoonist, working for Private Eye and the Spectator. He has also worked as an archaeological illustrator - an activity that led him to 'all sorts of hot and uncomfortable places', including the Western Sahara. Having written and illustrated over a dozen picture books for children (under the pseudonym Alborozo) William Spring has returned to his love of natural history painting producing stunning watercolour drawings with the philosophy that there is nothing in nature that is not beautiful.
