A Thousand and One Wild Encounters

Created by Finnish author Aino Järvinen and artist Laura Merz, and brought into English by translator Emily Jeremiah, this picture book introduces young readers to twenty-six animals from across the globe. Each creature is paired with fun facts about its behaviour and its place within the wider web of nature.

Merz's distinctive ink illustrations, made with unconventional tools such as sticks, sponges and spatulas, give the insects, reptiles and mammals inside a real sense of depth and movement, while playful prompts invite children to look closer and engage with what they are seeing.

A charming choice for young nature lovers and the adults who read alongside them, and a book that has already picked up international recognition for its artwork.

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