Lovely Beasts: The Surprising Truth
Kate Gardner, illustrated by Heidi Smith
Lovely Beasts introduces familiar wild animals through traits often seen as frightening or unpleasant, then offers another perspective on each one. A gorilla described as fierce is also shown as a parent that makes nests and maintains relationships through grooming. Hedgehogs, sharks, and octopuses likewise receive descriptions that pair an assumed trait with an unexpected characteristic.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
