An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, there's an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist!
With stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations, this animal encyclopedia explores the wildlife of the world, from the most massive whales to the smallest insects. Which one is your new favorite?
This animal book for children will delight and inspire kids who love animals. They will discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about their favorite animals and some they have never heard of! Find out why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, and more!
Throughout the book, each specially chosen animal is revealed in stunning photos and gorgeous illustrations. Kids will be intrigued by all the small, exciting details. The animal factbook also explores some of the stories and mysterious myths surrounding their favorite beasts.
Curious kids can pour over the index, which is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected. Find the animals that interest you and uncover new favorite along the way.
Discover Incredible Facts and Fascinating Stories
This animal encyclopedia contains over 100 creatures. Beautiful illustrations with storybook elements will bring the animal kingdom to life. This educational book is perfect for kids to read by themselves or together with their parents as a bedtime story.
With gold foil elements on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon to keep your place. This beautiful modern book is the perfect gift for children who love wildlife and nature.
Inside the pages of this anthology, you'll find:
Storybook descriptions of intriguing animals such as a viscacha, quokka, and a slow loris.
Discover amazing facts like why the sloth is so slow.
Stories and myths surrounding your favorite animals.
Local Pickup & Delivery
In-store Pickup:
Pick up your order in-store anytime during business hours — it's always free. Place multiple orders and we’ll combine them into one bag until you visit. Most pickups are ready within a few hours.
If your order isn’t marked ready but you’re nearby, stop in — we may have just been helping another customer and can grab it for you on the spot.
🚗 Local Delivery & Pick-Up
We usually offer delivery, but we’ve been too busy to guarantee it consistently this season.
If you can’t make it to the shop:
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Ask about after-hours pick-up at my house, or
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I can ship most local orders for around $10, don't hesitate to choose ship at checkout instead.
Just send me a message — we’ll figure out what works.
📦 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Regular Parcel (Canada Post):
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Ontario, Quebec & Maritimes: Order by Dec 8, 2025
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Western Canada: Order by Dec 15, 2025
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Within BC: Order by Dec 18, 2025
After these dates, choose Xpresspost or Priority for the best chance of pre-holiday delivery.
Shipping Information
Shipping Rates (Canada Only):
Shipping is tiered based on your order total. Orders over $150 ship free (excludes oversized items).
Standard rates for orders $50–$149.99:
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BC & YT: $12.95
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AB, SK, MB: $12.95
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ON, QC: $14.25
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NB, NS, PEI, NL, NWT, NU: $14.25
Orders under $50:
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BC & YT: $16.25
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AB, SK, MB: $16.95
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ON, QC, East Coast, Territories: $19.95
Western Canada Discounted Shipping:
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$14.95 under $50
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$12.95 under $99.99
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Free shipping on orders over $100
Oversize Items:
Some items may incur additional shipping charges. Oversize fees will apply and are noted on product pages.
Items We Cannot Ship Internationally:
Yoto, Olli Ella, Veer, and select others cannot be shipped outside Canada. If these items are in your cart, checkout will be restricted.
Packaging & Couriers
Eco-Friendly Shipping:
We reuse boxes to keep costs low and reduce waste. Need gift-ready packaging? Leave a note at checkout or email us.
Courier Service:
Orders ship via Canada Post (or another courier if more efficient). Please allow 4–10 business days for delivery.
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BC deliveries often arrive within a few days.
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Eastern Canada may take up to two weeks.
Expedited Shipping:
Choose expedited shipping at checkout. If the final shipping cost is less than quoted, we’ll refund the difference. For special shipping needs, contact us at shop@nestandsprout.ca.
Note:
Shipping delays may occur due to weather, holidays, or courier disruptions. Nest & Sprout is not responsible for delays caused by these circumstances.
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