Wild Animals of the World

‘Wild Animals of the World’ is a beautifully illustrated book, the perfect gift for any animal lover. Combining Dieter Braun’s ‘Wild Animals of the North’ and ‘Wild Animals of the South’, it takes the reader from continent to continent, admiring a selection of the incredible animals that live there. The text has undergone some revisions from the previous editions and offers information in a concise synopsis.

Each picture is clearly labelled with both the English name and the Latin binomial classification which Y6 children enjoy applying their learning from science lessons to! The index allows animal specific information to be quickly located; however, for some, there are only a named illustration rather than additional text. This lends itself perfectly to further research where children could write their own entry for these animals, using Braun’s text as a model.

The illustrations are simply stunning. The Northern bald ibis seems to fix you with a steely glare whilst the Asian elephant seems to move through the water, trailing bubbles in its wake. A Malayan tapir drinks from a river as its young waits by its side; ermine, alpine hare and Arctic fox share a snowy spread and Japanese macaques enjoy the hot springs. There is so much to enjoy and explore in these pages and children never stop marvelling at the pictures, returning to them again and again.

This book would make a lovely gift for a nature loving child (or adult!) who also enjoys beautiful illustrations.

Wild Animals of the World

Dieter Braun

Flying Eye Books ISBN: 978-1838741143