WildLives: 50 Extraordinary Animals that Made History

“This beautiful book, filled with illustrations and original photos, tells the stories of 50 animal heroes, each of whom was extraordinary in their own way.”

“Fifty extraordinary animals that made history, in a collection that reveals heartwarming and “emotionally powerful” stories of bravery, discovery and friendship.”

“Plenty of illustrations and some photos accompany these incredible stories. It is a lovely book to learn from and share. Plenty of illustrations and some photos accompany these incredible stories. It is a lovely book to learn from and share.”

“Full of quotes about the animals and period references, Ben Lewill lays out these stories with enough simplicity and wonder to inspire kids to consider the richness of animals and why we should treat them with respect and care.”

“WildLives is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.”

“The range of animals whose stories form part of this collection is quite incredible, reminding the reader of just how extraordinary animals can be.”

“Engrossing and enlightening Ben Lerwill’s first book for children will delight animal lovers of all ages.”

“From the two male penguins who hatched an egg to Elsa the lioness who changed the way we think about conservation, the stories in this book prove just how much we can learn by looking at other animals.”

“Beautifully presented, bright and colourful illustrations alongside photographs, bring the wild lives springing to life.”

“I’m fascinated by animals and this book brings together brave, loyal and clever animals from all over the world. Some are well-known (to adults at least) like Elsa the lion and Dolly the cloned sheep. Others are less so, like Ozy the octopus who proved how smart the sea creatures are.”