Customer Reviews

16 reviews

• Lily

  Fantastic! Creative informative a must have!

• Emilia Ingram

  I'm very impressed with A Book Of Rather Strange Animals. Although it is fairly small, it is packed full of fascinating information relating to many different species that I had never heard of before. I think it is great that conservation is a theme throughout this book and it regularly points out the different types of threats the animals are facing. For example, it details the Vaquita porpoise which is critically endangered from illegal fishing and there are only 12 left in the wild. I had no idea they even existed and I think it is brilliant that this kind of thing is being promoted throughout the book.
  
  I was pleasantly surprised at how many photos there are in the book too. These types of books are normally lacking in this area but A Book Of Rather Strange Animals has a photo for each animal, which is great as sometimes it is hard to picture an animal from just a description! (I'm not sure exactly how many photos are included but I would say it has to around 100).
  
  The writing style is informative and there are no pointless attempts at humour. The amount of text for each animal is just right in my opinion and it never gets boring. I would say that the book would appeal to both adults and children. It is written in a way that everyone can understand, without the use of jargon. Children would especially enjoy flicking through the photos and reading up on these weird animals. As I have finished this book, I am now giving it to my 10-year-old niece so that she can read it.
  
  I'm looking forward to the next book!

• Anonymous

  Interesting book, with 100 very odd animals with pictures to boot. Couldn't stop reading and finished in just over a day! Would recommend for any nature lovers/Planet Earth fans.

• Alisha

  This book is absolutely incredible, a must have for all animal lovers and environmentalist, perfect for your desk, coffee table or a gift.
  This book is unique in the fact that it focuses on the plight of the lesser known animals of our planet and the struggles they face.
  My favourite was the Greenland Shark and the Hummingbird Bobtail Squid.

• Ryan Williams

  A really detailed delve into this planet’s weird and wonderful animals.

• Caswyn

  Awesome book! Really interesting read with a host of cool facts would recommend to anyone with an interest in animals.

• Amy

  Excellent read- such a variety of weird and wonderful animals to discover! Interesting facts presented in a very accessible way - suitable for all ages! Would definitely recommend this book.

• KC

  Love this book, from the Star-nosed Mole to the Okapi, I could not stop reading it! Interesting, amusing facts and pictures on 100 animals and the dangers they face from the creator of the @ Strange Animals on Twitter. A must buy for everyone!

• Chirgy

  A really interesting, informative read!
  Engaging descriptions of some of the world's weirdest creatures!
  The illustrations and pictures really give you a sense of these animals, and help you to understand just how weird they are!
  A delightful little book, appropriate for all ages.

• Amazon Customer

  I've been following the Strange Animals Twitter for some time now, so when I found out that they were releasing a book. I had to get myself a copy! Didn't disappoint, just like the Twitter it had loads of pictures and random facts on lots of different animals. It was great to see more a more in-depth look at the animals featured on their Twitter account. Fantastic job!

• Ziya Tong, Vice Chair of WWF Canada

  This book celebrates the joy of biodiversity and the wonders of Nature. It’s a wild jaunt through the beautiful & the bizarre, and a perfect eye-opening Guide to life for perhaps the strangest known species of them all – Homo sapiens.

• Branwen Messamah, Comms Support Officer, The Wildlife Trusts

  The content of the book really is interesting, and I’ll happily keep it on my desk as a source of information and inspiration!

• Hilary E Bennett

  I had a good browse through this before I gave it to my grandson. A great book, a great achievement for the author. It covers a vast range, and contains an incredible amount of information. It’s well presented and easy to read. Just a joy to pick up.

• Cysero, Game Developer for Artix Entertainment

  As a game designer, when concepting monsters for @AQ3Dgame and our other games, there's no better place to turn for inspiration the weirdness all around us in the real world! Thanks, @StrangeAnimaIs and @AustinMacauley for the new inspiration and desk reference!

• Judith Martin.

  Just purchased 'A Book of Rather Strange Animals' by Caleb Compton. A book written with such passion by the author of mysterious, intriguing and endangered creatures. Well worth reading and so informative - can't wait for his next book!T

• Nathaniel

  I bought this for my daughter's 7th birthday. She loves animals and has been really excited looking at all the strange creatures in here. It makes a change from the usual animal books that she has shown lots of different creatures we'd never heard of before. There's lots of information about the animals too. The adults in the household have very much been enjoying it as well. Very educational and just shows how amazing nature and evolution are. Highly recommended.

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