Condition : BRAND NEW Format : Paperback ISBN : 9789370035003 Publisher : Rupa Publications Age Range : Ages 5-9 Overview Ever heard of a bird that dances or a llama that spits to show anger? Amazing Creatures: The A to Z of Animals, Birds and Insects is a brand-new paperback from bestselling children's author Rachna Chhabria, taking young readers on an alphabetical safari through the strange, smart, sneaky and seriously cool creatures that share our planet. Packed with bite-sized facts and quirky surprises, it turns learning about the animal kingdom into a genuinely fun adventure for curious kids. About the Book Amazing Creatures is a lively, fact-packed non-fiction book that guides children from A to Z through the animal, bird and insect world, one letter at a time. Rather than dry encyclopaedia-style entries, Rachna Chhabria fills each page with the kind of odd, wonderful details that make young readers say "no way!" - from creatures that dance to attract a mate, to animals with bizarre defence tricks, unexpected talents and surprising habits. Some featured creatures are tiny and easily overlooked, others are loud and impossible to miss, but every single one earns its place in the alphabet with something genuinely interesting going on. The book is designed to be dipped into or read cover to cover, making it equally at home as a bedtime read, a classroom resource, or a book for a long car journey. Its alphabet structure gives children a satisfying sense of progress, while short, punchy entries suit confident independent readers and children still being read to. There's no filler and no boring facts - just real creatures, real surprises, and one wild ride through the alphabet from A to Z. It's an ideal pick for animal-mad kids, reluctant readers who need a hook, and parents wanting a screen-free way to spark curiosity. A to Z structure makes learning feel like a fun challenge, not a lesson Short, punchy entries perfect for independent readers and bedtime reading alike Packed with surprising, memorable facts about animals, birds and insects Great for building vocabulary and general knowledge in an engaging way Ideal gift for animal-loving children and reluctant readers Brand new paperback copy, ready to dispatch About the Author Rachna Chhabria is a bestselling children's author, columnist, blogger and freelance journalist based in India. She has written numerous books for young readers, including titles across fantasy and creative non-fiction, and her short stories feature in several school textbooks. As a child she loved listening to stories, and now she loves writing them - animal stories remain among her favourites, and fantasy is one of her go-to genres. Why You'll Love This Book Amazing Creatures turns the alphabet into an adventure, mixing fun facts with genuine "wow" moments about the animal kingdom. It's the perfect gift for curious kids who love wildlife, quirky trivia and a good excuse to stay up just a little later reading. Please Note: Cover design and edition may vary slightly from the image shown, but this listing is for the UK edition with the ISBN stated above.