A fascinating journey around the world of extinct animals, combining cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science.
Did you know there was once a beaver that was two metres long? That the elephant-bird really did exist? And that the dodo once had a life beyond the pages of Alice in Wonderland? Have you heard of the megatherium, the glyptodon or the tratratratra? Through legend and mythology, anecdotes and scientific facts, the authors tell fascinating stories of the strange animals that disappeared before our time. The book is a tragicomedy, and a mine of information for everyone interested in the animal world.
Reviews:
"If interesting facts are your thing, then you should adore the gorgeous Small And Tall Tales Of Extinct Animals by Helene Rajcak and Damien Laverdunt." -- The Telegraph
"Fact and fiction combine to make a fascinating read - and remind us all that we must take care of all the wonderful creatures on our earth, especially endangered species. An interesting read for all ages." -- Parents in Touch (UK)
This splendid, oversize encyclopedic study of extinct animals handles a potentially depressing subject without hectoring or mawkishness. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review