MARVELLOUSLY MIXED UP
Rafia Reshi
MARVELLOUSLY MIXED UP by By Neil Flory. Illustrated by Maitri Bimbrahw-Marks Hachette India, 2024, 32 pp., INR 399.00
November 2024, volume 48, No 11

Marvellously Mixed Up is a wonderfully imaginative picture book that introduces readers to a fantastical world of hybrid creatures. If you’ve ever wondered what a DONPIDRILL or a SNOTH might look like, or if you’ve encountered a HEDGEKUNK or a HIPSQUIRROT, this book is sure to delight and surprise you with its creative twists on animal forms.

The book showcases a vibrant array of mixed-up creatures, blending characteristics of various animals and birds into whimsical new forms. Each creature is depicted with eye-popping illustrations that bring their fantastical features to life, creating a visually stunning and often hilarious adventure for readers. From the quirky KANGAHOPPER to other imaginative combinations, the illustrations are a feast for the eyes and a playground for the imagination. The book taps into children’s creativity and invites them to explore a universe where the normal rules of animal anatomy and behaviour don’t apply. It encourages young readers to use their imagination and think outside the box.

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