Animalia

Name: Animalia
Price: 16.99 AUD
ISBN: 9781761622304

Graeme Base

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Embark on an unexpected alphabetic adventure with 'Animalia' by Graeme Base, where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet.

MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Honour List 1987
Within the pages of this book
You may discover, if you look
Beyond the spell of written words,
A hidden land of beasts and birds.
For many things are 'of a kind,'
And those with keenest eyes will find
A thousand things, or maybe more -
It's up to you to keep the score . . .

This captivating journey is more than just a picture book — it's a visual adventure filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Perfect for curious minds and art enthusiasts of all ages. Unlock the magic of Animalia and be whisked away on an alphabetic exploration like no other!

"Animalia – the creation of Graeme Base’s genius – is infinitely more than just an ABC book." Kids Book Explorer
"Animalia captures your imagination completely." Kids' Book Review

Published: 3 November 2026
ISBN: 9781761622304
Imprint: Penguin
Format: Board Book
Pages: 26
RRP: $16.99

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Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of more than five million copies. Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.