Nicola Davies

One Tiny Turtle

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." —BOOKLISTFar, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creat

Bat Loves the Night: Read and Wonder

"A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal's flight, its navigational skills, andthe hunt for food." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALNight has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow

Poop: A Natural History of the Unmentionable

A noted zoologist teams up with a playful illustrator to present a fun, fact-filled guide to the fascinating (if not fragrant) world of poop across species.Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grownups

Extreme Animals: The Toughest Creatures on Earth

The creators of POOP are back with an entertaining look at the most incredible survivors on Earth. Are you ready for the competition? From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling volcanoes, from the hardy r

Surprising Sharks (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards))

Why does a swell shark blow up like a party balloon? What does a lantern shark use its built-in lights for? Full of fun facts, here’s a surprising book about sharks that kids can really get their teeth into."SHAAAARRRKK!" That’s probably the last word

The Lion Who Stole My Arm

Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don’t need two arms to be strong.Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the

The Promise

An allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says

I (Don't) Like Snakes

They’re slithery and scaly, and they have icky, flicking tongues and creepy, unblinking eyes. What’s to like about a snake? You’d be surprised!This little girl has a problem. Her family doesn’t have dogs, or cats, or birds—they have snakes! And

Just Ducks!

A young girl shares her observations about the mallards near her house in an engaging, informative story sure to make a splash with duck lovers.Quack quack, Quack-quaack-quack.It's the first sound I hear every morning.The young girl in this story may live

Dolphin Baby!

Swim with a baby dolphin as he learns to survive - and play - in an engaging story splashed with facts and buoyed by bright illustrations.Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. He's brand new, but helped by his mother, he swims up, up,