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Stone Age Beasts Hardcover – Picture Book, November 7, 2023

by Ben Lerwill (Author), Grahame Baker-Smith (Illustrator)
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The spectacle of Stone Age life stampedes off the page in an engaging, eye-popping gift book illustrated by a Kate Greenaway Medal winner.

Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors—from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat—leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads spotlighting animals from around the globe. Each lively profile is anchored to a stunning illustration by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith and features jaw-dropping facts about the animal’s anatomy and behavior, with an emphasis on how it interacted with early humans. Sidebars highlight scientific name, weight, territorial range, and extinction dates, while a glossary and end notes offer additional color and context to round out a boldly packaged and richly absorbing journey of discovery.
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    9.44 x 0.4 x 10.94 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    November 7, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1536231347
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1536231342
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After introducing the Stone Age, this big, colorful volume presents some of the now-extinct animals that roamed the world back then. . . . The mixed-media illustrations make good use of lighting effects and dramatic posing of the beasts. A riveting animal book for armchair time travelers.
—Booklist (starred review)

Baker-Smith goes for the gusto with spread-filling portraits of glowering creatures looming majestically. . . Make way for some memorable megafauna.
—Kirkus Reviews

'It’s almost three million years ago,' writes Lerwill (Let’s Play Soccer!) in an opening worthy of a nature documentary. . . . Infotainment-leaning visualizations ('Imagine a cuddly toy as big as your bedroom,' Lerwill writes of the giant wombat) will only help readers to savor the thrill- and chill-inducing facts on offer.
—Publishers Weekly

For intrepid young readers who like their ancient creatures hairier and scarier, Ben Lerwill’s fact-packed book about Stone Age animals offers a stunning collection of thrillers. Grahame Baker-Smith’s hyper-detailed illustrations are glistening with ropy saliva, sharp teeth, and razor-sharp talons — and even the more approachable creatures on display (the giant ground sloth, giant lemur and tank-like glyptodon) look a bit surly and standoffish.
—The Virginian Pilot

What child isn’t intrigued by the idea of woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats? Those prehistoric creatures are just the start in this encyclopedia of fantastic beasts like elephant birds and giant wombats. It’s a short book overall, but it’s packed with fascinating facts and gorgeous illustrations.
—We Are Teachers

Gorgeously illustrated and jam-packed with tons of fun facts, this book places you eye-to-eye with some of the most awe-inspiring prehistoric animals ever to roam our planet.
—Science Friday

About the Author

Ben Lerwill is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared internationally in publications including the Guardian, the Sunday Times,and BBC Countryfile magazine. He is the author of several children’s books, including WildLives, illustrated by Sarah Walsh; Let’s Go Outside!, illustrated by Marina Ruiz; Around the World in 80 Trees, illustrated by Kaja Kajfe?; and Climate Rebels. Ben Lerwill lives in England.

Grahame Baker-Smith has been an illustrator for more than twenty years. His books include Life: The First Four Billion Years by Martin Jenkins, and FArTHER, which he both wrote and illustrated and which was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal. Grahame Baker-Smith lives in England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick (November 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536231347
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536231342
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.44 x 0.4 x 10.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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Ben Lerwill

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Ben Lerwill is an award-winning travel writer and children's author. His writing has appeared in publications such as National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, BBC Travel, BBC Countryfile and Time Out.

Over the years, his work has taken him to all seven continents and more than 90 countries. Wildlife, the outdoors, hiking, rail journeys, cycling, sustainable travel, sport, music, history and food are all areas of special interest.

He has won more than a dozen industry awards for his writing, including being named Specialist Travel Writer of the Year at the Travel Media Awards, and has been shortlisted on multiple occasions for both the AITO Travel Writer of the Year and the British Guild of Travel Writers' Travel Writer of the Year.

His books for children often tie in with his work as a travel writer, with many titles reflecting his passion for nature and the wider world. Among them, WildLives (Nosy Crow) was named ‘Book of the Month’ in National Geographic Kids’ Magazine, Around The World In 80 Trees (Welbeck) was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children’s Nature Writing, Wild Family (Puffin) was named Children’s Book of the Week in the Sunday Times, Let's Play Football (Welbeck) was shortlisted for the WAYRBA Picture Book of the Year, and Stone Age Beasts (Walker) was named Editor's Choice in The Bookseller.

He lives in a small village in England with his family and a sporadically obedient dog.

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