{"product_id":"at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth","title":"At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: David Elliott, Clover Robin (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe\" —School Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider’s dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn’t please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott’s poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world’s oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Paws, Fins, Feathers, Claws\u003cbr\u003ePublished: 25th May 2026\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eFor Ages: 4 - 8 years old\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Walker Books Australia\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Publication: AU\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (cm): 27.8 x 25.3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larrikin House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48391694221553,"sku":"9781536235258","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5368\/3441\/files\/AttheEdge-CuriousCreaturesofPlanetEarth.jpg?v=1783656541","url":"https:\/\/larrikinhouse.com.au\/products\/at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth","provider":"Larrikin House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}