Pre-order Releases May 25, 2027
Odd Couples in Nature
by Pavla Hanackova · illustrated by Linh Dao
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About the book
Odd Couples in Nature
An antelope and a baboon—an ill-matched pair, wouldn’t you say? Well, you’re in for a surprise: these two go really well together!
Join author Pavla Hanackova and illustrator Linh Dao on a journey through the animal kingdom's most unexpected friendships. In this 36-page nonfiction picture book, young readers discover how antelopes and baboons watch out for each other, how a zebra has a great understanding with a little bird, how a clownfish lives happily inside a stinging anemone, and how a shark travels surrounded by an entourage of cleaner fish. Even plants get in on the action! Each spread introduces a new unlikely pair in a clear, engaging way that makes nature-learning fun.
Packed with charming illustrations and fascinating real-world science, Odd Couples in Nature turns animal facts into a laugh-out-loud reading experience. Designed for curious readers ages 7 to 10, this book builds science vocabulary and a love of the natural world while celebrating the surprising power of cooperation!
- Collaborative Nature: Teaches young readers about the different kinds of beneficial relationships animals and plants form—mutualism, cooperation, and symbiosis.
- Builds Science & Nature Vocabulary: Introduces real scientific terms and concepts in an approachable, age-appropriate way.
- A World of Unlikely Friendships: Explores 15 real animal and plant pairings, including zebras and oxpeckers, pandas and bacteria, ants and aphids, hippos and fish, coyotes and American badgers, and more.
- Answers Kids' Curious Questions: Tackles the "why" behind strange animal behavior, turning natural curiosity into real answers.
- Perfect for Animal and Nature Lovers: Young readers ages 7 to 10 will discover how creatures across land, sea, and even underground help each other survive.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.
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Details
- Publisher
- Albatros Media
- Author
- Pavla Hanackova
- Illustrator
- Linh Dao
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- May 25, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9788000083209
- ISBN-10
- 8000083205
- Pages
- 36
- Carton quantity
- 3 copies
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Odd Couples in Nature for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $13.39 | 21% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $12.88 | 24% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $12.71 | 25% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $12.20 | 28% off list |
| 1,000+ | $11.87 | 30% off list |
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