The Animal Book is the ultimate encyclopedia, exploring the majesty and drama of the animal kingdom. Packed with hundreds of awe-inspiring photographs and mind-blowing facts, children will be pulled in and engrossed from start to finish. The Animal Book looks at amazing natural events such as the life cycle of the Emperor penguin, awesome mammals such as the dancing sifaka, and deadly predators such as the great white shark.

'The Camel's Hump', 'The Cat That Walked By Himself' and 'The White Seal' are just some of the enchanting tales collected together in Animal Stories, which also includes 'Rikki-tikki-tavi'. Originally intended for children, these imaginative and inspired writings are just as suitable for adults and will delight readers of all ages.

Lead your child through an amazing menagerie of more than 300 lavishly illustrated animals. Count the number of fish in a shoal, find out who has the strangest beak? Learn about the fastest, the biggest, the most colourful, and the weird and wonderful! With beautiful illustrations covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, spiders and other invertebrates, there is something to engage and delight your child on every page.