PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Emmanuelle Figueras was born in French Guiana. While studying law in Paris, she discovered a passion for writing, popular science and the animal world. She went on to study gorillas in Rwanda, took a course in primatology and became a journalist and author. She writes about animals and science for numerous French magazines and is the author of over 50 books for both adults and children. She lives near Montpelier in France. Claire de Gastold was born in Paris in 1978. Her work has been published in magazines and she has illustrated several children's books. She lives near Paris in France.
I loved the clear uncluttered page layouts and clever use of flaps to x-ray in on an animal's inner-workings. The large-scale illustrations sing from the pages and will entice and intrigue readers. Truly unique! * Library Girl and Book Boy * An informative book but fun too. * Red Reading Hub * Superbly written facts produced in a way that doesn't patronise curious kids, and filled with gorgeous illustrations. A brilliant non-fiction title that's right on the nose. * Read It, Daddy! * With wonderful illustrations and lift the flaps to find more information, this book is fun and interesting. * My Shelves are Full * A fascinating insight into the noses of wild animals and the extent to which their sense of smell operates. There are plenty of strange-but-true facts that will appeal to young readers. * Armadillo * Wonderfully entertaining and informative...An ingenious, interactive way of learning that is not to be sniffed at. * Lancashire Evening Post * Brilliant, just brilliant Claire de Gastold's illustrations are beautiful, clear and informative. * Just Imagine * Many lift-flaps offer titbits of astonishing facts in a truly marvellous book with outstanding illustrations by Claire de Gastold. * Irish Examiner *
