Oh sure, the scope and quality of information and artwork is wonderful, clever, wholesome, uplifting and any manner of others, but still my one-word description stands.
Published
in a large format which best showcases its many beautiful artworks, this is a
collectible companion book to Australia: Country of Colour!
Award-winning
author/illustrator Jess Racklyeft takes us on an incredible journey across
earth, sky tree, river and sea, to explore and celebrate the baby animals found
within Australia.
Containing detailed information, fun facts, watercolour illustrations and aha moments by the truckload, this is a treasure trove that children and adults will pore over for hours.
The gorgeous, loose illustrations of our baby animals at their cutest and perhaps most vulnerable, are imbued with unique personality and warmth. These, coupled with the clever design and flow of information, make for a very satisfying read.
Fun fact: I hadn’t realised my life was incomplete until learning that there’s
an actual creature called an Eastern Gobbleguts!
All the
important elements of this longer-than-usual picture book, combine to make it a
very special compendium indeed.
Highly recommended.
Title: Australia’s Baby Animals
Author/Illustrator: Jess Racklyeft
Publisher: Affirm Press, $29.99
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781923022812
For Ages: 3 - 8
Type: Non-Fiction Picture Book
