Odd Bods: The World’s Unusual Animals

By Julie Murphy (Millbrook Press, 2021)

Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads . . . the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures―and their odd bods―survive and thrive all around the globe!

Reviews

“[P]rovides plenty of information about animal adaptations and how these adaptations help the animals survive.”— School Library Journal, 2021

“High-interest content and visuals will appeal to reluctant readers and animal lovers alike. ” – Booklist, 2021

“[T]his album introduces strikingly unusual-looking members of the animal kingdom from around the world.”—Kirkus Reviews, 2021

I trained as a zoologist and zookeeper, and have been a children’s book author and presenter for over ten years. Why do I write? Because it’s fun! What do I write about? Mostly my main interests – animals and the environment.

Meet Julie Murphy