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Penguins and Other Sea Birds

Matt Sewell author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Ebury Publishing

Published:24th Mar '16

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A collection of 50 illustrated penguins and other sea birds from street-artist and ornithologist Matt Sewell

Did you know... The Galapagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake? The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever? The Adelie Penguin takes its name from the sweetheart of a Napoleonic naval captain turned explorer? This title explores everything about this enigmatic bird and his feathered friends.

Did you know...

The Galápagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake?
The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever?
The Adélie Penguin takes its name from the sweetheart of a Napoleonic naval captain turned explorer?

From tiny fairy penguins to the regal emperor penguin, street artist and ornithologist, Matt Sewell, illustrates one of the world’s favourite birds in this charming follow-up to Owls, Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds and Our Woodland Birds. Matt captures the famously quirky characters of penguins through his unique and much-loved watercolours accompanied by whimsical descriptions. You'll discover everything you've ever wondered about this enigmatic bird and his feathered friends from across the globe.

ISBN: 9781785032226

Dimensions: 194mm x 142mm x 16mm

Weight: 312g

128 pages