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Book Review: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Paris in Nature by Sami Bayly

Pairs in Nature

“Discover the most curious relationship in the natural world in this beautifully illustrated peculiar pairing between all kinds of plants and animals” Lothian Children’s Books

Did you know that the Egyptian Spiny-tailed Lizard and the Arabian Fattail Scorpion work together in the desert or that a Goblin Fla lives its whole life on a Leadbeater’s Possum? These are just some of the great pairing you’ll learn about in Sami Bayly’s third book! Like her previous two instalments each page is filled with scientific illustrations and easy to read information that make learning about these wonderful creatures more accessible for all.

For each animal there is a comprehensive description, diet, location/habitat, conservation status and a few fun facts that allow the reader to learn all about the different animals highlighted within the book. The illustrations that accompany the information are beautifully drawn to accurately show the animals and wildlife as close to what they look like in real life (check out the Colombian Lesserblack Tarantula on page 32) which adds to the learning experience.  All of Sami’s books bring a new life to non fiction resources that both children and adults will find engaging and discover some fantastic new facts. This would be a wonderful addition to any children’s library collection.