The Happy Hippo and the Selfish Shellfish, Lazy Daisy and the Freckled Girl are just some of the characters playing their part in this engaging collection of brand new poems for children. Thirty-three amusing poems are mostly about animals from around the world to inspire young people to appreciate the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

Rita Mühlbauer is a professional artist, internationally renowned for her skills as a natural history artist. She has produced numerous illustrations over the years, including books for children, and has also travelled extensively in search of new subjects to draw and paint.