by Millie Marotta
 
“This gorgeous book teaches kids about the plight of endangered animals”
—Fast Company
 
From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals highlights the plight of 43 endangered species from around the world, including rare and well-known animals living in freshwater, oceans, forests, mountains, tundras, deserts, grasslands, and wetlands. Vivid illustrations bring caribous, axolotls, giraffes, agami herons, and many more to life on these rich and varied pages. Illuminating text relays the story of each species, from how they live and why they are endangered to what is being done about it. Complete with a map detailing where each species can still be found, this visually rich, timely, informative book raises awareness in the most spectacular way.
 
Millie Marotta is a freelance illustrator working from her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales. She grew up in the wilderness of rural Wales where she developed a fascination with all things flora and fauna which along with intricate pattern and detail remains an ongoing theme in her work. Millie's intention is simply to create beautiful artwork which captivates charms and inspires a curiosity in others for the natural world.
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♥ Hardcover
♥ Full Color
♥ 112 pages
♥ Laurence King (October 2019)
♥ ISBN: 9781452176864
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