Magnificent Book of Night Creatures

Explore fascinating nocturnal creatures with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.​

From the gila monster to the flying squirrel, The Magnificent Book of Night Creatures shows how the animal kingdom comes to life after the sun goes down with stunning and accurate original illustrations. With full-color, poster-size art, intriguing facts, and a map at the back, this is the ideal reference for animal lovers of all ages.

Commercial artist Mat Edwards draws inspiration from the things he sees in daily life. He can create everything from modern to vintage designs, with the power of precision and repetition as key to the appeal of his works. Mat has been passionate about art since childhood, and counts artists such as Chris Foss, Tim White, and Rodney Mathews among his early inspirations. While his talent and eye for detail is a constant, his technique has evolved from using purely traditional materials such as pencils, gouache, stretching paper to using almost all-digital methods. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Camilla de la Bedoyere studied zoology and geology at Bristol University, and has written many books for children about the natural world. Camilla is also a specialist children’s literacy teacher, developing reading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books.