Clever Crow - Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025

WINNER of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.
For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a unique, surprising and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about these fascinating birds.

Whatever the changing seasons and evolving world presents to the crow, they use their adaptability, discerning memory and crafty problem-solving techniques to overcome every possible hurdle. Young readers will be bowled over by these unassuming creatures they come across every day, and will find a new-found respect for the birds that are smart, clever, crafty and playful, just like them. This stunningly illustrated and original Nature Storybook will astonish children and grown-ups alike and will be a book to remember and share with friends.

About the author

Author of over seventy non-fiction books for children, on such diverse subjects as influenza, Antarctic exploration, giant squid and Ancient Egypt.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Butterworth, Butterworth Chris
• Assisted by: Gill Olivia Lomenech (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.2025
• EAN: 9781529504262
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-0426-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds, Picture storybooks, Educational: Biology, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds