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I was inspired to write my first book The Story of Life by my two girls, for whom I searched in vain for the story (rather than a text book) of evolution – in 2015. Previous to unexpectedly becoming a children's author, I worked for Greenpeace International as a campaigner on wildlife issues for many years, before becoming an Editor at the Natural History Museum in London, where I wrote summer exhibitions on Myths, Monsters and Dinosaurs. I now write narrative nonfiction that I hope will spark questions, interest and action.

I am a proud Patron of Reading for a local school and visit schools and festivals with workshops inspired by my books. I love what I do and hope my books inspire curious and challenging conversa ...more

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	The Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Jenni Desmond (Illustrator) 4.43 avg rating — 335 ratings — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Life: A First Book about Evolution by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Steve Williams, Amy Husband (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 230 ratings — published 2015 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love a Penguin by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow (Illustrations) 4.16 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love a Turtle by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow (Illustrations) 4.08 avg rating — 73 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love a Bear by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow (Illustrations) 4.02 avg rating — 66 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Climate Change: A first book about how we can help save our planet by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Steve Williams, Amy Husband (Illustrations) 4.08 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2021 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of Space: A first book about our universe by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Steve Williams, Amy Husband (Illustrator) 4.16 avg rating — 55 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love an Elephant by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow 3.94 avg rating — 53 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love a Whale by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow (Illustrations) 4.12 avg rating — 49 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	10 Reasons to Love a Lion by Catherine Barr (Goodreads Author), Hanako Clulow (Illustrations) 4.08 avg rating — 48 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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