Marvellous Animal Homes
A Magic Lens Book
Age 7+
Wildlife Science & Technology: General Interest General Knowledge & Trivia
An exclusive invitation into your favourite animals’ homes! Use the magic lens to see through, peek behind and tunnel deep into bear dens, armadillo burrows, termite nests, beehives, bat tents, squirrel dreys and more.
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside nests, dens, hives, burrows and other animal homes? Deep underground, high up in the mountains and way down at the bottom of the sea, animals make extraordinary homes in surprising places and in ingenious ways. Use the magic lens to look inside these clever constructions and discover all the amazing ways animals make themselves at home in their habitat. Take a tour inside termite mounds and squirrel dreys, bat tents and bee hives, bear dens and tarantula burrows. Explore a whole world of Marvellous Animal Homes!
Creators
Jane Wilsher, who lives in London, is a writer, editor and publisher of award-winning non-fiction books for children. She enjoys commissioning and making fun fact-packed titles for kids, who tend to ask the best kind of tricky questions. Jane enjoys spending a day out at the museums and art galleries, which are packed with inspiration for new book ideas.
Laurie Avon is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Brighton. His process is primarily digital, with a focus on narrative, character and handmade textures. His clients include the National Theatre, the Observer, the Guardian, Penguin Books and BBC History.
