Love love love this little animal fact book. I actually read it with my sons (ages 5 and 10) and both thought this book was so enjoyable and silly.

This book is packed with some unexpected facts about some very silly animals and paired with beautifully colored illustrations.

Perfect book for all little animal lovers.

As always, thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and Happy Yak for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!!!!

OMG THIS BOOK WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! I loved absolutely everything about this book and I HIGHLY recommend this book to all ages. I am 28 years old and I still had so much fun with this one. The art style is amazing and this book was really educational while also bringing in comedy to help keep the readers attention!

I actually just found out that there are more books currently published and being published that are just like this one and I can't wait to get my hands on physical copies of all of them. I definitely need to add them to my collection!

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There are so many amazing animals on the planet Earth and this book delightfully highlights some of the more unique species. Full of cute artwork and silly animal puns and jokes along with actual scientific facts to engage readers of all ages - this book is sure to be a hit!

Can't stop laughing while poring over this book. With their made-up but true binomial name, and real facts written in funny way, this makes me remember those animals easily. From creatures we can see in real life, panda, for example, to axolotl that we cannot easily seen. So interesting that I took time to read and reread the book.

Such a fun book that kids are sure to enjoy! I loved that there are some classic "pointless" animals such as koalas and some new animals to discover.

This book is silly and fun, and talks about poo a lot, so you know kids will enjoy it. The illustrations are cute, with lots of funny asides (admittedly some of the humor might be over some kids' heads, but their adults will get a chuckle too). While I think most kids will be able to tell fact from fiction in this book, reading this with your child/children/students/whatever kids are around might keep misunderstandings from happening, and honestly, this is a fun read for adults too. To be fair, the book does not present fiction as fact, and I really don't think kids will get confused, but it's been quite a while since I was the age this book is intended for. I learned a lot of interesting things- platypus don't have stomachs! koala finger prints are so close to humans, they've been confused at crime scenes! -and giggled a lot; after all, poo jokes are timeless!

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This is a fun & educational book about "pointless" animals. Some animals in the book are well known, such as the Koala. Also included are animals that kids will learn about for the first time, such asa tree hopper. Its a great book with interesting tidbits fornl each animal- perfect for an animal lover.

In this collection of seemingly pointless animals, Philip Bunting does a great job with teaching kids about each animal in addition to demonstrating that they are each important in their own way. Each animal is featured across 1-2 pages with cute drawings that are usually accompanied by some trivia or something that will make its readers laugh. Some references will fly over the heads of the target audience, but their parents or guardians will understand those references while reading, so it’s perfect for people of all ages.

If you, your kids, or someone you know are animal lovers, I think it’s a perfect book to read as a family. The drawings are cute, and it will introduce children and adults alike to animals and facts that are news to them while getting everyone to laugh. I know I learned about a few animals I had never heard of in addition to learning some facts about animals I had previously not known. Personally, I can’t believe I never noticed that Narwhal’s tusks grow straight through their top lip. I did think it was interesting that it is actually their single tooth as well!

All in all, I enjoyed this book and think it’s a great read for all ages. It’s a book I would’ve enjoyed even more as a kid than I did as an adult. I found myself looking up the few animals I didn’t know about. I think my favorite search was about an animal I did know about, the Gentoo Penguin, just so I could see what they look like while molting.

Oh my goodness this book is a hoot! Beginner readers will love the illustrations and be able to read the big words, There is spot text for the bit older group and then real fact text for the older readers. All ages will love the absolutely hilarious "new" Latin names for the animals. It's already in my collection and the kids are going to love it.

At heart, this is a standard animal fact book. The conceit of "pointless" animals isn't entirely met. What does pointless mean, after all? I suppose there are animals that we don't really understand. Mostly just quick facts about a remarkable selection of animals. Well illustrated and engaging.

The World's Most Pointless Animals Or are they? by Philip Bunting is a beautiful picture book for kids. The beautiful illustrations are cartoonish and fun. They will make this book appealing to many ages. The book is filled with fun and interesting facts that show that seemingly pointless animals are not always what they seem. Overall, this is a nice book and I think it is perfect, especially for young readers. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This book brings humor to learning in such a fun way that I think many children, and adults, will enjoy reading this. It is full of a lot of facts that are easy for most children to understand and are 'bite-sized' for easier retention. I think my 9-year-old would love it, but I think it could reach younger and slightly older audiences.

Despite being a little put off by the title, I loved The World's Most Pointless Animals! It's simultaneously educational and hilarious with adorable illustrations. Some of the facts are a bit crude, but that's why children will love this book. Each page features a different creature with a fake scientific name, some silly facts, and general information about them. This would be a great for children in upper elementary school.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

A silly yet incredibly informative book on a few of nature’s more… interesting creatures. From axolotls to kiwis these animals are depicted with real facts and less real labeling. Mixing humour with nonfiction is always a win.

I need this book! I would like to take this book apart and frame all the animals! This would make a great gift for almost any age of person interested in strange animals and has a sense of humor. I can't wait to get a copy at the library and check it out to all the people I know will love it!

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This book is hilarious. It shared facts (and funny opinions) about some of the world's oddest animals and creatures. I love the sense of humour behind this; for example stating that the blobfish has a face for radio. I snorted many times while reading this and highly recommend for anyone who loves weird animals and has a sense of humour!

A very educational and interesting look at some of the world's most peculiar insects and animals, written from an evolutionist standpoint versus a creationist standpoint. It had some animals I've never even heard of, such as a primate called an Aye-Aye! And I'm shocked that a daddy longlegs is not a spider!

I did feel that some words were a little advanced for little ones (ex: synthesize, malodorous, remunerate) who might need some adult guidance, or a good dictionary. I really enjoyed the humorous fake latin root words for each animal; an example being Myotonic Goat = scaredius stiffus. Cute illustrations of each animal presented to help kids visualize what each one looks like, which I appreciate.

Witty and humorous book on different animals on Earth.
I laughed at the crossed out text with interjected texts. Loved the scientific labelling of the animals and chunking of texts for easy read/access. This would be a hit in our library!

Philip Bunting's books are known for two things - the incredibly adorable illustrations and the humour that he injects into all of them, regardless of whether they're fiction or non-fiction. The World's Most Pointless Animals (Or Are They?) is the latest in his non-fiction book collection and features around 50 weird and wacky animals and the things that make them unique.

Laid out exactly like an information book for kids, =most pages feature one animal per page (although a lucky few get a double-page spread) with a large, clear illustration with labels and a scientific name. If, by scientific name, you mean a cute joke-ish scientific name that will make kids laugh when you say it out loud. Bunting's humour shines through as he highlights the kind of animal facts kids would love - the weird, the wacky and the downright silly.

Obviously, the word 'pointless' in the title is more to draw in audiences than to suggest that the animals themselves are pointless in the grand scheme of the animal kingdom. Bunting's draw has always been to find the humour in a situation, and to engage readers (even the most reluctant ones) by catching their attention. This is definitely a great way to ease readers into non-fiction books in a fun and accessible way - although there should probably be a conversation in there for younger readers who might need help unpacking some of the humour.

Ultimately, this non-fiction picture book is geared slightly older - think middle-grade age range (unless with support) - and is a delightful feast for the eyes and for anyone who wants to learn some funny facts about animals.