Book Description
Introducing the magnificent crumpled paper art by debut author Kunal Kundu, Wildlife on Paper brings to life animal species at risk from all around the world while teaching kids how cool and unique each animal is. Amazon's Best Books of the Year (Children Nonfiction, 2020) One of Society of Illustrator's Featured Artists in the Original Art 2021 Winner of a 2021 Eureka! Honor Award, presented by the California Reading Association Gold Medal Recipient of the Moonbeam Spirit Awards, 2021 Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards (Children's Picture Book, Nonfiction, All Ages) Winner of India's Best Design Awards 2021, presented by Design India From the Peary caribou in Northwest Canada to the Galapagos Penguin in Ecuador, the Royal Bengal Tiger in India to the Hawksbill Sea Turtle in Australia, this book celebrates the rich diversity of wildlife on almost every continent. Each of the sixteen exquisitely handcrafted paper sculptures come with interesting trivia and facts about where the animal lives and how it survives in its habitat and interacts with nature. Also included is a map of where each creature lives on the globe, plus a list of helpful resources and the author's favorite nature conservation organizations. Sure to be a favorite for kids and adults alike, Wildlife on Paper opens the world wide as you marvel at the gorgeous crumpled paper art journey through the ocean, forest, desert, and more to learn about the diversity of animals and their incredible characteristics. (Please note the artist creates his sculptures sourced from eco-friendly paper companies that plant a tree for every ream of paper sold.)