{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-beasts-9780500651063","title":"The Big Book of Beasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Big Book of Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e, Yuval Zommer's wonderful illustrations bring to whimsical life some of the grizzliest, hairiest, bravest, wiliest, and most fearsome beasts in the animal kingdom. Brimming with interesting facts from beast consultant Barbara Taylor, this charming picture book is a beautiful way for parents to introduce young children to the animal world--and for older children to learn by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the first pages, children learn that beasts are wild animals that can't be tamed and that they all defend themselves in different ways. As the book continues young readers meet specific beasts, including armadillos, bears, tigers, and the Tasmanian devil. \u003cem\u003eThe Big Book of Beasts\u003c\/em\u003e also approaches the world of beasts thematically, looking at mythical beasts, Ice Age beasts, beasts on your street, and how to save beasts in danger of extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe funny and conversational text, amazing facts, and glorious and quirky pictures will draw in young children over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaylor, Barbara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Barbara Taylor has worked as a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is an award-winning author and consultant for over one hundred children's books.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZommer, Yuval:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eYuval Zommer\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, illustrator, and environmentalist based in London. He studied at the Royal College of Art and worked for many years as a creative director at leading advertising agencies before becoming an author and illustrator. His award-winning Big Book series has been published in twenty-five languages and has over one million copies in print.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaylor, Barbara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is an award-winning author and consultant for over one hundred children's books.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598616138002,"sku":"9780500651063","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e17d8ff1-b255-41e9-b7ac-a66ac20b546c.jpg?v=1732188218","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-big-book-of-beasts-9780500651063","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}