Thames and Hudson Ltd: The Big Book of Beasts

This book opens with introductory spreads explaining that beasts are wild animals that can’t be tamed and gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with scenic compositions, are dedicated to specific beasts, including armadillos, bears, tigers and the Tasmanian Devil. Later spreads approach the world of beasts thematically, looking at mythical beasts, Ice-Age beasts, beasts on your street and how to save beasts in danger. The text is chatty, funny and full of amazing facts.

Features:

• Yuval Zommer’s wonderful illustrations show some of the grizzliest, hairiest, bravest, wiliest and most fearsome beasts in the animal kingdom.
• Picture-book charm joins with informative non-fiction to make a beautiful large format title for parents to share with young children – and for older children to read by themselves.
• Yuval Zommer’s illustrations and fresh approach to the subject make this book feel very special.

Author:

Yuval Zommer studied at the Royal College of Art, London. He has worked as a creative director at many top advertising agencies. He has written and illustrated several children’s books including The Big Blue Thing on the Hill, One Hundred Bones and The Big Book of Bugs. Barbara Taylor has worked as science editor and writer at London’s Natural History Museum. She is an award-winning author and consultant of over 100 children’s books.

Target Market:

Children aged 4+.