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  • Published: 1 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761622298
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

Animalia Colouring Book



Celebrate 40 years of the bestselling classic Animalia by Graeme Base with a special limited-edition colouring book. Includes a separate collector’s print to colour and frame.

A special large format limited-edition colouring book for readers and fans of all ages to enjoy colouring the detailed images of Animalia. Includes a separate collector’s print of the famous Lions in the Library page to colour and frame.

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Honour List 1987

Within the pages of this book
You may discover, if you look
Beyond the spell of written words,
A hidden land of beasts and birds.

But wait! It’s all in black and white!
This will not do – this can’t be right.
A world needs colour, shade and hue.
So grab those pencils – there’s work to do!
Colour your own Animalia! Only the outlines of Graeme Base’s amazing alliterative
alphabet book illustrations are included here, so go ahead and colour the enormous elephants, hairy hogs, angry alligators and lazy lions in whatever hues you choose!
Let the fun begin again!

This captivating journey is more than just a picture book — it's a visual adventure filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Perfect for curious minds and art enthusiasts of all ages. Unlock the magic of Animalia and be whisked away on an alphabetic exploration like no other!

"Animalia – the creation of Graeme Base’s genius – is infinitely more than just an ABC book." Kids Book Explorer
"Animalia captures your imagination completely." Kids' Book Review

  • Published: 1 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761622298
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies. Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies. Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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