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Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys Hardcover – Picture Book, August 6, 2019

by Mike Unwin (Author), Jenni Desmond (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 141 ratings
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Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories.

Follow the emperor penguin through snow, ice and bitter temperatures; watch as the great white shark swims 10,000 km in search of seals; track huge herds of elephants, on their yearly hunt for water and be amazed at the millions of red crabs, migrating across Christmas Island.

With stunning colour illustrations, uncover the astonishing migrations of 20 creatures, in this truly inspiring narrative. Written by Mike Unwin, a UK Travel Writer of the Year, and illustrated by Jenni Desmond, winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, prepare yourself for a journey like no other.

Follow the amazing migrations of these 20 creatures: Arctic tern, barn swallow, bar-headed goose, ruby-throated hummingbird, osprey, wandering albatross, whooping crane, emperor penguin, African elephant, blue wildebeest, caribou, straw-coloured fruit bat, humpback whale, green turtle, Southern pilchard, salmon, great white shark, monarch butterfly, globe skimmer dragonfly, Christmas Island red crab

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Dimensions
    9.65 x 0.4 x 12.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  7. Publication date
    August 6, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    1547600977
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1547600977
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"Unwin . . . adroitly relating the marvels of each creature’s migration [and] Desmond’s expert illustrations shimmer on the page." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Featuring concise text and expansive illustrations, “Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys” presents an impressive assortment of animals making their way through the world… Author Mike Unwin engagingly conveys key facts about 20 species, and illustrator Jenni Desmond depicts them from intriguing angles." - The Washington Post

"Desmond's art . . . make this oversize album stand out." - Kirkus Reviews

"A lovely book." - Booklist

"Should quickly soak up the knowledge put forth in Unwin's lucid writing, and are likely to return again and again to Jenni Desmond's stunningly handsome mixed media illustrations." - Shelf Awareness

"Each double-page spread features an engrossing watercolor scene . . . equally adaptable to a classroom readaloud or a wind-down bedtime story­." - BCCB

"The dazzling images…make turning every page of this book a delight. Unwin presents the epic journeys of 21 diverse species, from dragonflies to whales, one per spread, adroitly relating the marvels of each creature’s migration. Desmond’s expert illustrations shimmer on the page, capturing the fragility and abundance of the natural world." - Publishers Weekly

"The watercolor illustrations are lovely" - School Library Journal

About the Author

Mike Unwin has migrated all over the world in search of wildlife. The author of more than 30 books on the subject for both adults and children, including the Encyclopedia of Birds (Bloomsbury) and Southern African Wildlife(Bradt), he is also a regular contributor to publications such as BBC Wildlife and RSPB Nature's Home. In 2013 Mike was voted UK Travel Writer of the Year by the British Guild of Travel Writers.

Jenni Desmond graduated from a Masters Degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (UK) with distinction and her debut 'Red Cat Blue Cat' won the Cambridgeshire Read it Again! Award in 2012. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages since, and in 2015 Desmond was named Best Emerging Talent (Illustrator) at the Junior Design Awards (UK). In 2016 she was made a Maurice Sendak Fellow and her book 'The Polar Bear' became a 'New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book' of the year. Her work is admired for its narrative and visual depth, being at once complex and simple. When Jenni is not in her studio, you'll find her cooking, cycling and looking for adventure.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books; Illustrated edition (August 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547600977
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547600977
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.65 x 0.4 x 12.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 141 ratings

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  • R. A. Horne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful illustration!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
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    We are enjoying this book. I’m using it with our animal and geography studies. It was a little pricey (though I’m a homeschool mom on a budget). It is definitely worth the money. The information is short enough to hold my 6 year olds attention and the illustrations are superb. Well done! Would recommend.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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    Love this book. I don’t normally leave reviews but I felt like this one was needed since there wasn’t any pictures showing what the inside looked like.
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    Beautiful illustrations

    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
    Love this book. I don’t normally leave reviews but I felt like this one was needed since there wasn’t any pictures showing what the inside looked like.
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  • Trisha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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    Gorgeous book
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  • Amazonia Man
    5.0 out of 5 stars spectacular
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
    Why we chose this book:

    We (I) have been on a non-fiction kick lately, and T and I both enjoy animals. A cover featuring my favorite bird caught my eye, and when I saw that the book was a collection of individual stories, I expected a good fit. T likes non-fiction books that he can flip though to select a topic to learn about. Bloomsbury Children's Books provided a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

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    Migration is an introduction to the migratory habits of twenty different creatures, with each creature featured on a two-page spread. A few paragraphs explain the journey, while a few sentences in a different font give an explanation of what the animal is. Back matter includes a migration map with trivia and information about dangers to migrating animals.

    What is so delightful about Migration is the feeling I get that I am witnessing the migration first hand. Narrated from the animals' locations, the journeys are made personal, as with the nervous elephant babies sticking close to their mothers, or when "the air [is] dancing with butterflies." Unwin crafts a story for each animal that also elucidates its migration, and Desmond's full-page illustrations captivate the eye. I'm assuming that one person will be reading while a littler person is looking at the pictures, but also taken as a whole, Migration is enchanting and amazing, from explanation to execution. Some animals were familiar, but others were new. I didn't know that great white sharks migrated in search of food, for example.

    Two creatures that particularly delight in this household were part of the fun: hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. We have been talking about hummingbirds a lot lately. I plucked one from the sidewalk during the 1997 El Niño; my mom has been telling T about it, and T has been retelling his dad the same story. Monarch butterflies are also very much on our radar right now. T and I have been following the metamorphosis of the caterpillars and now butterflies that my cousin protected through the summer; now she is releasing them, and it has been exciting to see all the pictures! At first glance, Migration is a book that addresses exotic animals' journeys on a global scale. Reading, however, reveals that the exotic and global are sometimes much more local than one realized.

    Also posted on my blog: Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
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  • Storymamas
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful informational text!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
    As the seasons begin to change a book like this is a beautiful read. We often think of birds migrating but this book explores the many different animals who participate in migrating to another part of the world from the Arctic to Australia. The information is written with a narrative tone and captures your attention immediately. As someone who has visited Africa during the great migration reading about other animals’ journeys was incredible. Even though my boys are young; this book captivated them and all they can talk about are all these different animals moving to the next place. Such a gorgeous book!
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  • fclkeary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
    The text of this book presents a lot of factual information in a way that is easy and interesting to read. The illustrations are wonderful too.
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  • Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good nature book for elementary aged kids
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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    I purchased this as an amazon suggested add-on when buying some other nature books. This is a great book for kiddos that are a little older (2nd/ 3rd grade+). The illustrations are pretty so my younger kiddo (pre-k) liked flipping through it and making up her own stories but there is a TON of text and information on each of the 45+ pages. This isn’t a drawback, just a slightly age inappropriate purchase on my part. I will say that the text is a little small and hard on the eyes since it’s printed on top of the illustrations. Other than that, great book for nature curious kids.
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  • Amy Shane
    4.0 out of 5 stars 19 Incredible Migration stories
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019
    Join the celebration as millions of animals take their migratory trek all around the globe. The incredible migration stories of 19 animals are highlighted in, Migration Incredible Animal Journeys releasing this summer.
    From humpback whales, emperor penguins, great white sharks, to even hummingbirds and dragonflies, all different types of animal species need to migrate to survive. Picturesque illustrations capture each animal as they make their journey through deserts, oceans, skies, or mountains. Whether it is due to environmental changes, species survival, or even breeding, each animal carries its own extraordinary story of their journey.
    If you would like to see part of a migration story up close, the Monarch Sanctuary in Pacific Grove is a sight of wonder, as monarchs make their migration. You can check their website for migration path times.
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  • Venkatadri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing information on migration
    Reviewed in India on September 11, 2021
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    Great book and easy to read. Interesting with lots of info. Would like to read more about these animals and know about them.
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  • Stone Maple
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic book from Jenny Desmond
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2024
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    A beautiful book, with really interesting information on different animal migration journeys. Has been loved by two 7yo independently: "I'm going to keep this book forever"
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  • Miss G K Hadley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2024
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    Beautiful illustrations on every page backed up with lots of interesting information about animal migration patterns. Covers all sorts of animals from all over the world. Both me and my young children love reading this one!
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  • Ae Murray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2020
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    An absolutely beautifully illustrated book. Great facts and information for the children to discover.
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  • Rufaro Mugomba
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2019
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    Fantastic book, my niece loved it.
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