Nick Crumpton is a children’s writer and zoologist. He wrote his first book for children whilst completing his PhD in zoology at the University of Cambridge, and his second when working at the BBC Natural History Unit and the Natural History Museum, London. Although a research scientist by training, he is most passionate about the communication of science and sharing the secrets of the natural world through public engagement. He lives in a tumbling down house in North London with his partner and young daughter. Adrienne Barman illustrates from her home in Switzerland. She has published about thirty books and comics and her book Creaturepedia has been translated into 18 languages, and also won the Swiss Youth and Media Prize 2015. Bright colours, the animal world and quirky nature are at the heart of Adrienne’s drawings.
"""Expertly calculated to appeal to 7+ wildlife enthusiasts – especially those who fancy themselves as junior Doctor Dolittles..."" -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian * ""From the “huu hu huu” of a curious chimpanzee to the “wow-wow” of a sad giant panda, children won’t be able to resist reading aloud the noises which appear in speech bubbles on every page... A joyful reference book which will delight, entertain and inform in equal measure."" -- BookTrust ""Each sound has been researched using recordings and information from scientists in the field. This book will teach you not just how to chat chicken but also gossip with gorillas, mumble with meerkats and warble with whales. You’ll be ready for any adventure into the animal kingdom."" -- My BABA"