1 / 5The World's Most Ridiculous Animals (2) (Quirky Creatures)
The World's Most Ridiculous Animals is the second Quirky Creatures book, presenting unusual animals through colourful illustrations, facts and contrasting narrator and annotation voices. It explains evolutionary reasons for some striking animal traits and is listed as an 80-page English-language book.
At a glance
- Features more than 50 unusual animals, according to the publisher.
- Combines labelled diagrams and contemporary colour illustrations with animal facts.
- Uses cheeky annotations alongside explanations of evolutionary advantages.
Reference price: £14.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The humorous presentation pairs unusual animal features with explanations of why they may be useful.
- Illustrations, labelled diagrams and short-form facts offer several ways to engage with the subject.
- Customer feedback describes the book as informative and suitable as a gift for children and adults.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Happy Yak |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 July 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 80 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0711276439 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0711276437 |
| Reading age | 4 - 8 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 29.8 x 1.7 x 24.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 680 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Children interested in unusual animals, illustrated facts and introductory ideas about evolution.
- Adults looking for an illustrated animal-themed book to share with a child.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a detailed reference work or a book focused on one animal group.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the book's content and informative appeal, with customers describing it as enjoyable for children and adults and mentioning it as a gift that can support shared reading. The strongly positive rating distribution is encouraging, though ratings alone do not establish which features readers valued. Its illustrated, fact-led format is suited to casual exploration rather than an in-depth reference.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as fascinating and informative.
- Customers appreciate it as a gift for children and adults.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It introduces more than 50 unusual animals with humorous annotations, illustrations, labelled diagrams and explanations of evolutionary advantages.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 80 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The details give a customer-sourced reading age of 4 to 8 years. This is guidance rather than a confirmed age limit.
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