Wildlife Books

Another year on the Diddly Squat Farm and Jeremy is still knee-deep in mud and endless challenges. Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. Since taking the wheel three years ago Jeremy's had his work cut out. And it's now clear from hard-won experience that, when it comes to farming, there's only one golden rule: Whatever you hope will happen, won't. Enthusiastic schemes to diversify have met with stubborn opposition from the red trouser brigade, defeat at the hands of Council Planning department, and predictable derision from Kaleb - although, to be fair, even Lisa had doubts about Jeremy's brilliant plan to build a business empire founded on rewilding and nettle soup. And only Cheerful Charlie is still smiling about the stifling amount of red tape that's incoming... But he charges by the hour. Then there are the animals: the sheep are gone; the cows have been joined by a rented bull called Break-Heart Maestro;. the pigs are making piglets; and the goats have turned out to be psychopaths. But despite the naysayers and (sometimes self-inflicted) setbacks, Jeremy remains irrepressibly optimistic about life at Diddly Squat. Because It's hard not to be when you get to harvest blackberries with a vacuum cleaner. And, after all, it shouldn't just be Break-heart Maestro who gets to enjoy a happy ending...  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241674895 • Author:  Jeremy Clarkson • Publisher:  Michael Joseph • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  192 • Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.6 x 23.6 cm

Put your birdwatching expertise to the test and learn more about the birds in your garden with this new puzzle book from the RSPB! Do you know what the smallest bird in your garden is? And whose birdsong sounds like 'tea-cher, tea-cher, tea-cher'? Or what a gathering of nesting birds is called? Packed with questions, word games and bamboozling brainteasers, this fun-filled quiz book from the RSPB will test your knowledge and reveal incredible new facts about your garden visitors. Covering a variety of topics, from the garden environment, to nesting, biology and migration, and including a colour section to test identification, this book celebrates all the beautiful birds we can see from the comfort of our doorstep. Suitable for all levels, from the casual garden bird-spotter to the more serious birder, this book will make the perfect gift for anyone interested in British birds, and put them on the path to becoming an ornithological expert.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781856755085 • Author:  Dominic Couzens  • Publisher:  Gaia • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  272 • Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.6 x 23.2 cm

Take a step into the mindful, calming world of butterflies, birds and bees with this 64-page project book and 250 sheets of origami paper. Explore the best that nature has to offer with 250 sheets of specially-designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step-by-step through 15 wonderful paper projects. From penguins, pelicans and puffins to three different butterflies at varying difficulties of construction, you're spoilt for choice on where to start! The friendly critters can be crafted as lovely gifts for friends or as delightful decorations to leave throughout the house. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps towards a mindful lifestyle – by focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, you can enjoy improved connectedness, awareness and emotional health. Plus, the feelings of joy and satisfaction you feel from completing a model can help bring you inner peace and balance, and what could be better to encourage those emotions than a little butterfly, bird or bee friend? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781800653030 • Author: Mari Ono • Publisher: CICO Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 64 • Dimensions: 14.99 x 3.05 x 14.99 cm

Birdwatching is among the most popular hobbies in Britain, and one that can be done on your doorstep. RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch contains expert advice on how to provide water, food, and nesting sites to create a bird-friendly environment. It also reveals essential tips on observing birds, including the basic equipment needed. The indispensable book profiles the top 40 British garden birds, each illustrated with in-situ photography to make identification easy. Practical projects include making and siting a nest box, and how to design a bird-friendly garden, including choosing plants to attract particular species. The book also gives information about seasonal changes in bird behaviour, and a helpful size-comparison gallery for the species profiled in the book makes identification easy. Product Information: ISBN: 9780241412718 Author: Mark Ward Publisher: DK Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Dimensions: 19.1 x 10.1 x 0.9cm

Learn to draw 100 of your favourite blooms in 6 easy steps, starting with simple shapes. For all ages. Learn how to draw 100 beautiful blooms! From wandering wild flowers like daisies and tulips, and garden treasures such as crocuses and gerberas to the exotic Birds of Paradise, irises and magnolias, there is a whole host of blossoms to choose from. The process for sketching each flower is broken down into 8 easy steps: by drawing a few simple shapes a stage at a time, you can create a gorgeous, realistic bloom in very little time. There are also two shaded-in versions of each flower, one in pencil and the other in paint, to offer you inspiration for adding the final touches to your own drawn flower. This is the perfect book for budding artists of all ages yearning to draw their favourite posies, or the experienced artist looking for a variety of subjects to inspire. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800920255 • Author: Janet Whittle & Penny Brown  • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  112 • Dimensions:  8.56 x 0.47 x 11.5 cm

Feel at peace with this beautiful bird colouring book! The perfect gift for bird-lovers!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781398826366 • Author: Tansy Willow • Publisher:  Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions:  22.5 x 28 x 1 cm