Walk the galleries to meet ferocious lions, flamboyant tropical birds, tiny poisonous frogs and gentle giants in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures from every walk of life.

Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. Her natural history title Animalium was awarded Children's Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlisted for the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and works in London.