Curiositree: Natural World

"'Natural World' reads like a book of make-believe....The hook is: They are all true."--The New York Times Book Review
"For a more comprehensive discussion of the world’s profuse creatures and their ways and ecosystems....with chic illustrations by Owen Davey....[and] packed with short, informative paragraphs by Amanda Wood and Mike Jolley."--Wall Street Journal
'With stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator owen Davey this book will capture the attention of children and adults alike and is set to be one of the top nonfiction books of 2016.' * Angels and Urchins *
Natural World reads like a book of make-believe…The hook is: they are all true. * New York Times *
Chic illustrations…packed with short, informative paragraphs. * Wall Street Journal *
'Divided into charts which range from The Living World to Our Changing Planet, this beautiful book will help young minds classify flora and fauna from all over the world.’ * IBAP *
'An excellent resource to use in school or a hugely enjoyable book to have in a child’s home collection.' * Books For Keeps *
'This fascinating book will appeal to all ages - it is a book you will return to over and over again, to enjoy the beautiful presentation and assimilate the facts. Beautiful.' * Parents in Touch *
'So much to read, so much to see, a truly astonishing and amazing book that cries out to be in your collection. Do not miss it!’ * Read It Daddy *
'The creators of non-fiction continue to set the standard for sumptuous, beautiful books and this must surely be one of the most handsome to be published all year.' * Love Reading 4 Kids *
'Here is a museum for your lap, a museum for the home, the classroom, the library, a world of knowledge and fascination at your fingertips, a world beckoning you in and waiting to be explored.’ * Armadillo Magazine *
'A perfect introduction to the mysteries of taxonomy and the natural world, culminating in a clarion call to preserve it.' * The Guardian *
'A must buy for the family bookshelf, the school or college library; in fact for any organisation that cares about life and the interconnectedness of everything.’ * Red Reading Hub *
'The attention to detail is riveting, filled with wide-ranging, in-depth content and beautiful production value.’ * NFU Countryside *
'Stunningly illustrated and designed in quite an adult way. It features a sophisticated language, terminology and visual style, and so will probably appeal to older children who are already wildlife enthusiasts.' * Book Trust *
'To describe it as just a great piece of design work alone would be selling it short – it really is a prize title in the evolution of children’s non-fiction books.' * Smallprint Blog *
‘There are dozens of beautiful nature books on the market, but this is stand-out: focussing on how and why animals look, behave and live as they do, it’s both information rich and beautifully illustrated.’ * Huffington Post *
'This is a book to peruse, to mull over and to enjoy, as much as a reference book full of detailed information. This is a timeless, information book to be treasured by all ages.' * INIS Reading Guide 2016 - 2017 *
'This is a gorgeous book, perfect for browsing, and I can see it being a magnet for children in the library - especially those who prefer non fiction and reading chunks of text over fiction chapters.' * Reading Zone *