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Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition

By Graeme Base
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A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the... Read More
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A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure 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

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781761622311

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

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.

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