The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts

Written by Maja Säfström

Discover quirky animal facts that will surprise and delight.

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120 pages· ~760L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a whimsical world where octopuses have three hearts, ostriches can't walk backward, and penguins laugh when tickled. This playful collection reveals over 100 pages of astonishing animal facts, each brought to life with charming illustrations. Uncover the secrets of the animal kingdom and be amazed by the unexpected wonders that nature holds. Perfect for curious minds and animal lovers alike, this book promises to entertain and educate with every page.

From the publisher

New York Times bestseller - An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can’t walk backward? Or that a group of owls is called a parliament, or that they have three eyelids? Sea otters hold hands in their sleep, bees never sleep, and penguins laugh when they’re tickled! This charming compendium contains over 100 pages of fascinating facts about the animal kingdom illustrated with whimsical detail.

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