Humans and Animals : The Things We Have in Common

Enter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends and show their love for one another.

They can construct majestic buildings that provide shelter for many families. They can also communicate with their companions and do all kinds of different jobs. Do you know who we’re talking about? If you guessed humans, you are mistaken. No, in this case we’re talking about termites! Humans have much more in common with them and other creatures than it might seem at first glance.

And that’s exactly what this book is about. Enter a world where we shine a light on the similarities between ourselves and other living beings. Like us, many animals learn and can use tools. They experience emotions, have friends, and show their love for one another. Open your mind and your heart, and learn to treat the living creatures around you with the respect and reverence they deserve. They have much to teach us!

Pavla Hanackova (1990–2021) was a Czech author who studied English and Chinese at Palacký University, Olomouc, and later worked as a children's book editor for Albatros. In addition to her love of travel, she had a deep passion for food – and all things food-related. She hailed from a picturesque Moravian village surrounded by vineyards.

Dasha Lebesheva is an illustrator from Moscow, Russia. After she graduated from the British Higher School of Art and Design Dasha discovered vector illustration and developed her own style. It is based on smooth lines, angular silhouettes and precise geometry. Dasha likes working with shapes and colors, simplifying, seeking and finding the best solution – minimalistic but expressive. Dasha loves dogs, gorillas, funny socks and pumpkin soup. She usually spends her free time playing video games, reading comics and beautiful children’s books, rewatching Disney animated films and eating chocolate cereal (preferably at night).