Catherine Veitch 
Meet the National Animals 

Meet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country.

 

Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them?
Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China’s much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius.

 


The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a
playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animals together as they travel the world,
celebrating each country as they go.

 


Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently upon any
conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative,
making the animals the stars of their respective countries!



 

Innehållsförteckning

4-5 INTRO

6-7 Bears everywhere – Brown bear / Polar bear

8-9 Blowing hot and cold – Dromedary camel / Llama

10-11 Fabulous feathers – Bald eagle / Flamingo

12-13 Night-time hunters – Tiger / Black panther

14-15 Desert tough nuts – Fennex fox / Sand cat

16-17 Hornes and hooves – Markhor / Oryx

18-19 National treasures – Giant panda / Red kangaroo

20-21 Chomping and chilling – Beaver / Mountain hare

22-23 Squawks and squabbles – Gallic rooster / Raggiana bird-of-paradise

24-25 Dragon tales – Mythical dragon / Komodo dragon

26-27 Hooray for heroes – Grey wolf / Crocodile

28-29 Roars and claws – Lion / Leopard

30-31 Making mischief – Barbary macaque / Ring-tailed lemur

32-33 Star moggies and doggies – Manx cat / Tornjak 

34-35 Super swimmers – Common dolphin / Hawksbill turtle

36-37 Thrilling heights – Andean condor / Giraffe

38-39 Believe it or not? – Unicorn / Okapi

40-41 Disappearing animals – European bison / Black rhinoceros

42-43 Two of a kind – Kiwi / Aldabra giant tortoise

44-45 Dodo

46-47 Let’s celebrate!

48 Map

Om författaren

Shiori Saito was born and raised in Japan and is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and designer, who is currently based in Calgary, Canada. Her playful artwork combines digital and organic media, which is inspired by everyday moments,  nature, and happy accidents! From illustrations to interactive installations, her creative output is diverse. One thing in common is that she loves to use humor to not only make people smile, but also add warmth in narrative.