I have to rave about an amazing
photographer—Nic Bishop! His photography has been featured in over
20 dazzling non-fiction picture books, focusing on animals, insects, arachnids,
and nature. I previously highlighted his
book Chameleon,
Chameleon. Nic Bishop is both
author and photographer of three books on vertebrate
animals—Frogs, Lizards, and
Marsupials.
The illustrations alone are worth the price of the book! Mr. Bishop captures amazing shots of animals
in their natural habitats. The text is
engaging and fascinating. Facts about
each animal’s diverse habitat, diet, life cycle, and habits are captivatingly
revealed. As I read them, I was in awe
of God’s staggering creativity. I thoroughly enjoyed each of these books.
I learned there are over 200 different
marsupials, many with unique characteristics.
There are gorgeous pictures of koala bears, wombats, and kangaroos. Lesser known marsupials are included like a
numbat, Tasmanian devils, a quoll, a fat-tailed dunnart, and a bilby. Witness frame-by-frame in a double-page pull
out as a sugar glider leaps from a branch, soars through the air, and lands
safely. View kangaroos wrestling and a
baby koala resting on her mother’s back as she sleeps. Every page is a wonder!
