Comeback Creatures

Discover the Wild Things Once Thought Extinct?

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, Lucy Rose

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Wide Eyed Editions
07 October 2025

Discover animals thought to be extinct that have been found alive in the wild!

Around the world, animals once thought lost forever are being spotted alive in the wild. From lizards hiding in the cloud forests of Ecuador to ferrets reappearing in the American wilderness, Comeback Creatures tells the astonishing true stories of nature's most surprising comebacks.

Each chapter begins with a journey through a unique habitat, from rainforest canopies to deep-sea reefs. As readers explore the plants and animals that live there, they'll uncover the incredible true story of a creature once thought extinct. Alongside each comeback tale, children will discover how people are helping to protect these animals and their homes, and how small actions can make a big difference in the fight against climate change. Readers will also find fascinating facts, page-turning stories and a wildlife detective guide to help them protect nature on their own doorstep.

With storytelling from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and atmospheric illustrations by Lucy Rose, Comeback Creatures is a celebration of survival, curiosity and the wild wonders still waiting to be discovered.

By: Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by: Lucy Rose
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 310mm, Width: 256mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780711288355
ISBN 10: 0711288356
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 07 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is an author of children's non-fiction and picture books. Born in Bundaberg, Australia, Leisa grew up fascinated by wild places and even wilder animals. As an adult, Leisa brings that fascination to a wide array of children's books, taking in everything from chocolate to buried treasure and sharks to environmental activism. Her works include the companion books to the BBC's Blue Planet II, The Green Planet and Frozen Planet II, as well as Happy Stories for Animal Lovers (Ivy Kids, 2023) and The Comeback Creatures (Wide Eyed Editions, 2024). Leisa lives in England with her family. Lucy Rose is a Devon based illustrator that graduated from Falmouth University in 2015 with a BA Hons in Illustration. She is inspired by vintage prints, art-deco posters and textile pattern, influencing her choice of muted/vintage colours and often pattern-like compositions. Lucy has also always loved the print process and this is reflected in her work with organic textures and graphic layering. Living in Devon, UK, she takes huge inspiration from the countryside and sea that is on her doorstep.