A masterfully written and beautifully illustrated book by Katherine Rundell, The Golden Mole is a joyful, funny, and deeply moving exploration of the most astonishing creatures on Earth. Perfect for nature lovers and gift-giving.

The world is more astonishing, miraculous, and wonderful than we can imagine, and The Golden Mole by award-winning author Katherine Rundell captures that magic on every page.

This lavishly illustrated collection invites you into the lives of some of the planet’s most extraordinary creatures. From the swift: a tiny bird that flies over two million kilometres in its lifetime, to the pangolin with its tongue tucked away in a pouch by its hip, each animal reveals a story of beauty, resilience, and wonder. Discover the Greenland shark, which can live for 500 years, and learn how a wombat once inspired a love poem.

Witty, sharp, and endlessly fascinating, Rundell’s writing is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Talya Baldwin that make The Golden Mole as much a visual delight as it is a literary one. This is a book to treasure, perfect for animal lovers, curious minds, and anyone who wants to be reminded of the planet’s wild brilliance.

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