Удивителният свят на животните

by Anna Claybourne, Ана Клейборн, Stef Murphy (Illustrator)

Как се смеят, играят и лудуват!

Знаете ли, че някои животни танцуват, смеят се и играят точно както нас? Други пък си строят домове, използват инструменти и дори вземат лекарства.

Тази книга ще ви отведе на околосветско пътешествие - от бърлогите под земята до тревистата савана, водното царство и извисяващите се термитници. Ще срещнете маймуни, които обичат горещите бани, и пингвини, които се пързалят по леда за удоволствие. Ще прочетете истории за изобретателни медни язовци-бегълци, хитри гарвани и дебнещи паяци. Ще разберете могат ли наистина да говорят животните. Ще се запознаете с част от удивителните създания, които обитават Земята, и ще откриете колко много приличат на нас!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

Freelance children’s writer and editor, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Anna Claybourne writes children's information books on all kinds of topics: science experiments, ancient history, the human body, things to make, the environment, robots, evolution, art, fashion, Shakespeare and many more - as well as retellings of myths, legends and Shakespeare plays, and rhyming stories.

She studied English literature at university, but has always been interested in science, technology and art and design as well. She loves making and crafting, especially sewing, and her house is full of fabrics, craft materials, tools and books. Other interests and passions include camping, cats, outdoor swimming, news and politics, and music - she plays the trombone and has played in many different bands and orchestras, including performing live on a John Peel session in 2002 with Scottish band Ballboy.

Anna was born and grew up in Yorkshire, but has also lived in Canada as a student, Iceland as an au pair, and Costa Rica as a conservation volunteer, where she saw tarantulas, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and giant katydids. She now lives in Edinburgh with her two children and two cats, Skye and Socks.

Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

What an interesting and delightful read this book is! Full of interesting and intriguing information told in a bright and interesting way bit not overloading for young minds.
My daughter and I both enjoyed this book and both learnt so many new interesting things about animals from what the do when an animal member dies or is sick to ways of communicating.
This is a fantastic book and a great gift for any animal lover.

[Erika Sarutobi · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

This was a good read and informational read for children. It covered a variety of topics and the artstyle is very cute and the arrangement of the text was lovely.

The only thing I hated is the constant comparison of the animal's actions to human's.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of fun animal facts, this was a joy to read. I found myself eager to read each page and share what I learned. From odd animal friendships to what animals do when they're ill (African ants will carry a sick mate to safety - so cool!), this book is a sure hit for animal lovers of any age.

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Surprising Lives of Animals: How They Can Laugh, Play and Misbehave! by Anna Claybourne is a non fiction children's book currently scheduled for release on February 4 2020. Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools? In this book you’ll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common. From team work, exercise, and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble, you’ll discover that, actually, animals are a lot like you! Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannas, watery realms, and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery. Meet the monkeys who love to take baths, or the penguins who toboggan for fun. Hear the stories of escaping honey badgers, sneaky spiders, and clever crows. Or find out if animals can really talk. You’ll see plenty of Earth’s creatures, from creepy crawlies to mega mammals, and you’ll learn about their lives, habitats, characteristics, and behaviors–and uncover what makes each of them so surprisingly similar to us humans. Look out for ‘Scientist Spotlight’ boxes too, to learn about some important scientists and conservationists, such as Sir David Attenborough and Dame Jane Goodall.

The Surprising Lives of Animals is a wonderful nonfiction book that shows just how smart, and like people, animals can be in their lives. There was a good deal of information that was new to me, and I like that it was organized by type of behavior rather than animal, which I felt shows just how universal emotion and some behaviors really are. I found the wide variety of animals, and the variety of climates and locations that they are found, further showed the universal nature I was talking about. I found the information about the animals, their behavior, and the spotlights on scientists that work in the field to all be well written and engaging. I think that the illustrations are well done and add both further details and interest to each page. I found myself studying some of the images for details referred to in the nearby text or just enjoying the skill that went into them. I also like that they took the time to include a glossary and resources for further reading. I can think of many readers, children and adults, that would enjoy this read.

The Surprising Lives of Animals is a wonderful look at just how much the behavior of animals mirrors human behavior. It teaches a great deal about the animals and the behaviors covered, and could be a good tool to encourage empathy and care for all creatures.

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book full of discoveries from the animal kingdom!

We are in a historical moment in which our city children spend a lot of time indoors and are disconnecting from nature. The educational content on the natural world is not only important since we are part of it and we evolve within it, but it is essential to appreciate and preserve it in the face of this mass extinction crisis that we are currently facing.

The content vocabulary is rich for literacy development, contains many wonderful examples and scientific data, shows a lot of information about animal intelligence and the importance of the adaptive capacity for success of species throughout the hierarchy.

The author Anna Claybourne, provides educational material with interesting and attractive information. Steff Murphy's illustrations are colorful, medium acrylic type handmade, detailed and beautiful. Furthermore, through children learning and identifying with many of the complex behaviors of animals, they recognize themselves as valuable members of the animal kingdom, feel interconnected, and facilitate their development of empathy and respect towards them.
A very delightful read with my son, to become a homeschooling favorite.


My sincere appreciation to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fascinating and informative way to look at animals! There is a plethora of nonfiction books about animals, but this one stands out with its superb organization, gorgeous illustrations, and so much information not found in most books. I loved the way Anna Claybourne organizes the book into sections that just as easily describe humans, emphasizing our interconnectedness and reminding readers subtly that humans are animals too. Having Fun, Thinking and Feeling, Everyday Life, Living Together, and Settling Down sections are further divided into subcategories such as Dancing, Solving Problems, Being a Parent, and Sending Messages. Each of these spreads highlight several animals’ specific behaviors, along with those amazing drawn pictures and aesthetically pleasing color palettes. There are also several Scientist Spotlights throughout the book, a helpful Glossary at the back, and a well-organized list of books for Further Reading. I will definitely add this to my classroom library, and recommend it for our school library.

[Theediscerning · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very successful book for the home educator or school library, that shows how other species do very human-like things, such as nursing, dancing, emoting, and so on. It's very nicely illustrated (apart from a huge brown turd on a cloud coming out of David Attenborough's ear), and what short bits of text there are manage to be both scattered about the page but also clearly readable, a feat that defies many another book designer. And while it shies away from how, say, octopuses have managed to evolve to a point where they can undo child-proof medicine bottles, to get a scientist's snack, there is a lot of science here, introduced through very well chosen examples. Finally, one benefit from the way it ties so much animal behaviour into what humans have in common, is hopefully going to be that we increase respect for what is clearly just as special and almost as intelligent as us. This is a well meaning book, and it's a very good one.

[Het boekenrijk · Rating 4 out of 5]

The surprising lives of animals by Anna Claybourne with illustrations by Stef Murphy is very pretty book to explore the animal kingdom with your children. Instead of categorizing by type of animal, animals are brought toegether by how they feel, play or even dance!
In this book you will discover fun facts about a lot of different animals on the planet. The illustrations are very pretty, lifelike and have vivid colours.
Kids who love animals will absolutely love this lovely book. To explore together with your children from age 6, or on their own from 8.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really enjoyable children's book about animals. It involves many interesting facts, and the illustrations are wonderful - colorful and detailed! The sections are organized so that it's easy to tell similarities between animals and between animals and humans, with categories such as Having Fun - Playing, Making Friends, and Dancing. I actually put a hard copy on my child's Amazon wishlist because he enjoyed exploring it so much! I received an ARC copy through netgalley for free in exchange for my honest review.

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super fun and cute book about animals and all the surprising things they do! I learned quite a few new facts that made me giggle and smile. I even shared them with my husband and father in law who also didn't know them! There are various themes and we learn about selected animals in those themes. From emotions to children to learning things to adjusting to surroundings, all sorts of themes pass by and I love the animals that were chosen for them.
Plus, the illustrations were just TOP-notch. I love love the style~

[MaryJo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully written book - does not talk down to children yet packs lots of information and fascinating and compelling surprises of animal behavior for all ages.

And includes a Glossary and sources for Further Reading.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

From playing games to building nests, camouflaging to raising young, the animal world is full of amazing behaviors and thinking minds. This insightful book is full of quick little facts that will amuse and amaze kids and adults.