A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals

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Big, small, feathered or furry, swim, those that walk, fly or slither- explore the incredible creatures that are disappearing from our world Millie Marotta has always loved the natural world. But in her lifetime much has changed for the animal kingdom. Today we are losing species more quickly than we are discovering new ones. And while we know the plight of the mighty elephant or the charismatic chimpanzee, what of other vanishing species whose stories are not so often told Mysterious baby dragons of the underworld, the dodo's long-lost cousin, gargantuan lobsters and incredible shrinking reindeer - they too need our help and our attention. With each animal exquisitely illustrated in full colour by Millie, alongside the story of their uniqueness, this is a wonderful and surprising gift, offering the chance to fall more in love with the natural world, and think about how to help save it.

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Ideal for wild children - beautifully illustrated, with great information, maps and data... it's top bedtime reading for young nature geeks -- Chris Packham
Beautiful ... Marotta profiles the world's amazing but at-risk creatures * Independent *
Invites young readers into a zoo filled with rare yellow-eye penguins, Gobi bears and giant anteaters ... it will, no doubt, instill an appreciation for the diversity of life. * Smithsonian Magazine *
A gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom * Dwell *
Beautiful -- Joanna Lumley
Animals adapt so well to art with all their God-given beauty - and such art goes over well with curious children hungry to know more about the natural world ... Millie pairs beautiful images with information on the showcased fauna ... Intoxicating * Digital Arts *
A menagerie of bright and colourful creatures * Big Issue *
Beautifully illustrated * Guardian *
Gorgeous ... teaches kids about the plight of endangered animals * Fast Company *
This is a book to be treasured by anyone who wants to enjoy the creative process * Stylist on Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom *
A gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom * Dwell *

Author Bio

Millie Marotta is a freelance Illustrator working from her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales. As a child she was surrounded by nature in all its glorious forms and it was during these early years that she developed an obsession with all things flora and fauna, later going on to study Wildlife Illustration. A fascination with the natural world, an appreciation of decorative design and a keen eye for detail are at the core of Millie's work. In 2014 Millie released Animal Kingdom - A Colouring Book Adventure, which went on to become a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. Since then Millie has created a further five colouring books, loved by millions of fans the world over. Above all else her intention is to create beautiful work, which both captivates and charms.