MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS! SHOW ME MORE
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Another wonderfully witty book from the prolific (and prolifically talented) Philip Bunting. He introduces over 50 creatures to show the reader that every one has a place in the world, that they are all perfectly adapted to their environment. He wants to convey the wonder of a world that is beautifully balanced, with each being an illustration of Darwinian evolution with a unique place on the planet - but there are rather cheeky interruptions! The scientific names are crossed out (medusozoa becomes wibblious wobblious ouchii, for example) the large initial illustrations are ringed by interesting facts and teasing comments, and the supporting text can be serious and quirky at the same time (such as - guinea pigs like humans can't produce vitamin C, which is why they were used as traditional testing subjects for modern medicine). Every page contains delight and shows how facts can be imparted with fun and joy, whilst showing that animals don't have to prove a point - that we are all part of the planet together, and should share it respectfully and with care. Lindy
The World's Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colorfully-illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly animals...who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all. From familiar animals like giraffes (who don't have any vocal cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as the pink fairy armadillo (absurdly huge front claws, super tough protective shell in baby pink, particularly susceptible to stress), our planet is full of some pretty weird and wonderful animals. For example:
Philip Bunting's books have been translated into multiple languages, and published in over 25 countries around the world. Since his first title was published in 2017, Philip has received multiple accolades, including Honours from the Children's Book Council of Australia, and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018. His titles include Mopoke and How Did I Get Here? Philip's work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement, and fun.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Another wonderfully witty book from the prolific (and prolifically talented) Philip Bunting. He introduces over 50 creatures to show the reader that every one has a place in the world, that they are all perfectly adapted to their environment. He wants to convey the wonder of a world that is beautifully balanced, with each being an illustration of Darwinian evolution with a unique place on the planet - but there are rather cheeky interruptions! The scientific names are crossed out (medusozoa becomes wibblious wobblious ouchii, for example) the large initial illustrations are ringed by interesting facts and teasing comments, and the supporting text can be serious and quirky at the same time (such as - guinea pigs like humans can't produce vitamin C, which is why they were used as traditional testing subjects for modern medicine). Every page contains delight and shows how facts can be imparted with fun and joy, whilst showing that animals don't have to prove a point - that we are all part of the planet together, and should share it respectfully and with care. Lindy
'A hilarious guide to the planet’s most absurdly awesome animals, full of quirky facts and touching on the importance of diversity and conservation.' -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * ‘The combination of bold illustrations, and the mixture of facts and humour make this a very attractive book.’ * Armadillo Magazine * ‘This collection of strange and unusual animals from around the world is an enjoyable factfile with lovely illustrations and an amusing read thanks to its rogue narrator, who shares jokey facts and silly names for each animal.’ * BookTrust * “A treasure trove of hilarious information, informative facts and incredible illustrations…the illustrations are both beautiful and funny and really make this a very special book. It deserves a spot in any library.” * The School Librarian *
