Davey, Owen – The Bell Bookshop

Wild About Whales

Emma — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a captivating and stunningly illustrated guide to whales for independent readers.

Did you know that whales are the loudest animals in the world? Or that blue whales aren’t actually blue? Do you know the differences between a toothed whale and a baleen whale?

Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world’s most largest mammals, full of facts about whales, their diets, habitats and how they communicate (and yes, dolphins too).

Natural World

Emma — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Get ready to meet some of our planet’s most iconic animals and discover their roles in our ecosystems.

From polar bears to penguins, salmon to solitary bees, tigers to turtles – meet the world’s most notable animals up close and discover fascinating details about each of these intriguing species. Then turn the page to zoom out and explore their incredible ecosystems!

Learn about your favourite animals and the environments they inhabit:

Developed in collaboration with a team of WWF scientists and conservationists, Zoom Out: Natural World is a factually accurate and scientifically based glimpse into the planet’s wildlife habitats.
Gorgeous illustrations from award-winning illustrator Owen Davey offer stylish representations of striking animals and their lush habitats.
Introduce kids to the wonderful world of science, and help them understand why conservation matters.

Zoom Out: Natural World is a celebration of the wonder and interconnectedness of our planet’s most interesting ecosystems, beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Owen Davey.

Featuring conservation success stories that combat climate anxiety and emphasise that small changes can make big waves, this beautiful book is guaranteed to enchant both children and adults.

Obsessive about octopuses

Emma — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide all about the aliens of the deep. From the truly terrifying giant Pacific octopus to the inventive common octopus, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.

Mad about monkeys

Emma — Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

With over 250 species inhabiting our planet, this book explores the many different types of monkeys, providing all the facts you wanted to know and more.

Fanatical about frogs

Emma — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Leap into this fascinating illustrated guide to the most diverse amphibians in the world, from the lumbering common toad to the beautiful but deadly poison dart frog.

Passionate About Penguins

Emma — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just live in icy Antarctica. You can find them on sandy beaches in South Africa and other more tropical locations too. Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, the penguins. From the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a metre tall, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.

Smart About Sharks

Emma — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

It’s time to learn about the sea’s most feared (and most misunderstood) residents: sharks!

Owen Davey returns to nonfiction to explain the mysteries of those denizens of the deep. Some deadly, some not-so-deadly, and almost all just generally misunderstood. Exciting and detailed illustrations fill the page and educate young readers about these thrilling residents of the sea! Delivering information with the same whimsical text and brash illustration that saw his previous book win the affection of the Wall Street Journal, Smart About Sharks is sure to have teeth!