It’s been a while since I’ve read any kind of children’s book but this caught my eye and I decided I need to read it. This is basically a run down of different types of “dangerous” animals with a small bio about each and why they were included.

This book is adorable and I loved reading it. There are a wide range of animals from all over the globe used in this (from insects all the way up to primates) and I loved all of the representation included. The illustrations for each animal in the book are very well done. I like the art style used for each. The information sections about each animal is quite short (this is a children’s book after all). but there is a ton of well, information packed into each one. There were even a couple things I didn’t know. There is also small fun facts and notes/jokes written into each section designed to look like a reader is making notes in the book and it was quite funny at times. Some of the jokes are obviously aimed at adults that may be reading this to a child and I liked that addition.

Overall I just loved this. The art is gorgeous and the book is very informative. Highly recommend for all younger readers.

Review to come closer to the release day (July 3rd) on blog/goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

OMG, I was so so hyped when I saw this book pop up on Netgalley! I absolutely LOVED Philip Bunting's earlier two books: The World's Most Pointless Animals and The World's Most Ridiculous Animals.  I just had had to get this new book of his. I was hoping that it would be another favourite of mine (5+ stars), and yes it was! Oh man, I laughed. So much.

In this book we meet several atrocious/fearsome animals.. but do they really deserve that reputation? The book features 54 animals. You will meet the Atlantic Wolffish, say hi to the Green Anaconda, wave and run when you meet the Komodo Dragon, swim in the seas and meet Boy Jellyfish and Bluespotted Ribbontail Rays, laugh with Hyenas, and more. I loved the choices and I agree that they are very well known for their fearsomeness/being atrocious. I loved reading about them and learning more about these animals and what makes them to be what they are said to be.

Each animal gets 1 or 2 pages. A big picture and some small text about the animal and what he does. It is nice and bite-sized this way. Sometimes books about animals just give you so much information that it the mind just gets too full, but this? This is perfect.

Just like the previous books this one is also packed to the gills with puns. Not just giving the animals new Latin names, like Grey Wolf > Biggus Baddus or Bull Shark > Nom Chompsky. But also through showing us a picture of the animal and pointing arrows at it with information. Some are just normal, but there are a few that just made me laugh so much. Like with the Hairy Frog: "Known to kermit hideous crimes." or  for the Orca: "They sing together to form an orcastra." or this one for the African Giant Swallowtail: "Will give you much more than butterflies in your tummy." I just loved each picture and see what things would be mentioned there.

All in all, I loved this one and it was so much fun! I hope that Philip Bunting will bring out many more of these books because I want more! I would highly recommend this book to all~

We love this series and Atrocious is a great addition. The facts are truly fun leading to lots of "Did you know..." conversations from young readers. The animal per page or spread format provides a great set up for dipping into the book for shorter periods of time. Even as an adult I laughed out loud on most pages, but I wonder if the author might rethink the wolf whistle joke on page 27. I'm not sure if it has the same meaning in Australia, but probably not an ideal choice for kids in the stated age range in the US. Otherwise highly recommend! Thank you so much for the chance to read early!

The World’s Most Atrocious Animals is a must have for classroom, libraries, and home bookshelves! Engaging illustrations bring to life a variety of animals, some familiar and some perhaps unfamiliar! Children are introduced to larger concepts and vocabulary with helpful explanations that help them understand new ideas or terms! Pages are filled with humor and that’s win for every child when a book is informative and fun!

Kids will love to read this book about some of the most deadly animals. Each animal is featured on its own page. The illustrations and side comments are vivid and enjoyable. Kids will enjoy learning about their favorite "atrocious" animals and learn some new ones as well. This series is definitely a great addition to any elementary classroom and library.

This was a cute and informative book about some of the world's most dangerous animals. I enjoyed the humor included with each animal and the brief bit of information provided. I think this would be a great book for kids interested in animals. The only issue I found was that the measurements are in metric so USA children will most likely struggle with understanding the measurements.

Wonderful book about deadly animals. The pictures were vivid and enjoyable. I liked all the facts about the animals. I think children will enjoy the wording. The animals represented was also nice. Lots of familiar favorites and a few unique choices. I think this would be a good book for a five to ten year old.

A silly fun animal book featuring animals that people tend to fear. This book has great illustrations along with detailed information about each animal!

🐺 I would have LOVED a book like this when I was a kid. This book is fill with fun and interesting facts about dangerous animals.

🐅 Each page contains and illustration of the animal, some quick facts about them, along with a more detail description. Scroll through my slides for a few examples.

🦏 The book contains some humor, too! Keep an eye out for the snark!

🐍 If you have a child who loves animals, or one who just loves learning interesting things, then this book is a must-have!

🕷️ The book is targeted to readers ages 5 and up and is 80 pages long. It is the third book in the Quirky Creatures series and will be available on 11 July 2023.

Thank you @NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children’s Books/Happy Yak for an eARC of this book, which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

The World’s Most Atrocious Animals by Philip Bunting is an educational and witty delight that reveals some of the most feared animals. The illustrations and comments are engaging and show a fun and quirky side to even the scariest animals. This book teaches children and teens that animals have certain traits and qualities for survival even if they are viewed as being scary.

THIS BOOK IS SO FUN! from the title page until the final pages, I could not get a smile off of my face. I love the goofy and whimsical style of the illustrations with quick facts that are humorous as well.
This book would be great for any child who likes to read and learn about animals.

Another fun book about the different fascinating animals around the world. There were the more common (lions, hippos) and ones I hadn't heard of before. Each animal has an illustration and some interesting facts as well as snarky/funny comments by an second narrator. There is a great balance of information and brevity and humor that readers of all ages will enjoy.

This is such a cute and quirky book on some of the world's most dangerous animals. The illustrations and side comments in the illustrations are absolutely wonderful and would be loved by any young reader. Each animal has a separate write up to go more into detail about what makes them "Atrocious." I've already added this book (and the two others from this series) to my list of books to buy as gifts.