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The Hidden Wisdom of Animals

Surprising Things We Can Learn From Nature

Kate Siber author Kaitlynn Copithorne illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:23rd Oct '25

Should be back in stock very soon

The Hidden Wisdom of Animals cover

Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children’s book by bestselling author Kate Siber. 
 
Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies. 
 
The book’s stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colourful pages, explore how:

  • Owls listen deeply
  • Jellyfish go with the flow
  • Ants create great communities
  • Squirrels plan ahead
  • Fireflies shine from within
  • And much more

Blending eye-popping facts, brilliant science,anecdotes and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, inspire and encourage us in our own lives.  
 
Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.

“Despite the sprawl of information she’s offering, Siber neatly extends the idea of seeking and applying the wisdom of humans as well as animals in service of working with and caring for others.”

* School Library Journal *

“The Hidden Wisdom of Animals explores how tuning in to the wild can teach us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what it means to be human.”

* Outside Magazine *

The Hidden Wisdom of Animals [is] a lavishly illustrated tome that asks what we can learn from the animals all around us.”

* Adventure Journ

ISBN: 9780711294769

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 500g

112 pages