The Wonder Garden: Wander through the world's wildest habitats and discover more than 80 amazing animals
Publishing Details
The Wonder Garden: Wander through the world's wildest habitats and discover more than 80 amazing animals
By (Author) Kristjana S Williams
By (author) Jenny Broom
Quarto Publishing PLC
Wide Eyed Editions
21st October 2015
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
508
Short-listed for 2022 English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2016
Physical Properties
48
Width 280mm, Height 340mm
Description
Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five of Earth's most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, delve deep into the Black Forest and stand on the roof of the world - the Himalayan Mountains - to see nature at its wildest.Breathtaking, engraved illustrations bring to life Earth's spectacular Wonder Garden in this stunning book which takes you on an adventure around the world. A must for all young nature lovers!
Reviews
Selected for Childrens Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch
"Wide-Eyeds 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite Wander the worlds wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title."
Selected for Children s Special as non-fiction title as a One to Watch
"Wide-Eyed s 2015 list is a really diverse selection of innovative non-fiction - this is my favourite Wander the world s wildest habitats from the Amazon to the Great Barrier Reef- and discover life in all its dazzling variety... Broom is the author of Animalium and The Wonder Garden sits very well as a companion title."
Author Bio
Icelandic born artist KRISTJANA S WILLIAMS studied graphic design and illustration at Central St Martins and quickly gained critical acclaim as Creative Director of Beyond the Valley for 8 years. Williams' work has become well known throughout the industry, 2013 saw the studio Highly Commended for 'Best Use of Colour' at the Dulux Colour Awards. Kristjana has won a D&AD award, a New York Festivals Grand Prix & First Prize and been shortlisted for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. Her natural history title Animalium was awarded Children's Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlisted for the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and works in London.
