Huw Lewis-Jones Books

Do Penguins Like the Cold? takes readers on an intrepid field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins. Do Penguins Like the Cold? takes readers on a tour of the Southern Hemisphere to meet eighteen species of penguin and to witness the conservation work underway to protect these incredible birds and their native habitats. By observing penguins firsthand, readers will discover whether penguins truly like the cold, how their diving skills make up for the fact that penguins can’t fly, and how to tell what a penguin had for dinner based on the color of its poo! Along with zoological facts, field guide Huw Lewis Jones has some helpful tips on how to track penguins’ movements from space, on what prehistoric penguins can tell us about their descendants, and advice on what we can to do help penguins faced with a warming world. Packed with information about penguins living in Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Galápagos Islands, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, and South Africa, Do Penguins Like the Cold? also gives readers a hands-on look of what it’s like to work in the wild. Illustrated in color throughout

Swin, Swale & Swatchway gives us the sailor's experience of the Thames Estuary, and the boats and characters inhabiting it, in late Victorian times. These charming adventures and human encounters have an engaging immediacy about them, and are enhanced by the author's many photographs, which provide a priceless glimpse of the past.

From polar-exploring author Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a hilarious new picture book about a greedy crocodile who doesn't know when to stop!

Blue Badger and the Beautiful Berry is the latest Blue Badger book, in which Badger learns he must share his berries with someone else...

Field guide and intrepid explorer Huw Lewis Jones and wildlife illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears. Do you know your panda from your polar bear? Or can you spot the difference between a sun bear and a sloth bear? Follow your expert field guide as we travel deep into the woods and across Arctic ice to learn all the “bear” necessities. Bears are familiar to us all, but what you might not realize is that behind their big, grizzly image are wild animals who really need our help. So put on your walking boots, grab your binoculars, and come along on a journey to see the eight incredible bear species in the wild. Written by an experienced field guide, author, and naturalist, Do Bears Poop in the Woods? gives children a taste of what it’s like to work with animals in the wild. Not only will you discover why bears poop so much, you’ll also find out how to avoid getting eaten by one and what we can do to protect them.

Whether white, or black, or blue. Blue Badger's not sure what to do. Badger has a lot on his mind... and something on his bottom...

This compelling visual anthology reframes our understanding of animal photography and its significance for us and the planet. It offers a historical and future perspective on the subject, prompting readers to reconsider their relationships with non-human species. Featuring the work of over 100 photographers, the book includes thematic essays that provide historical context, interviews with contemporary photographers discussing their influences and methods, and stunning visual collections showcasing the best animal photography from its inception to today. The result engages not only wildlife photography enthusiasts but also those concerned about the future of the planet. Huw Lewis-Jones’s expert curation celebrates extraordinary images while exploring the reasons behind our fascination with animals throughout history and their relevance today. This anthology is not a conventional history of wildlife photography; rather, it delves into the broader exploration of animals in photography. It addresses our ongoing desire to observe animals, understand and appreciate them, and the complexities of our interactions—whether we choose to value, neglect, or protect them.

Croc-a-doodle-doo! is a hilarious sing-a-long book starring a cheeky crocodile, based on the song Old MacDonald Had a Farm.

In Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast, we rejoin Badger, who is no longer feeling sad and is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast. It also looks like Badger might have eaten Dog's favourite blue ball by mistake... but all is not lost!

This beautifully presented and fully illustrated new collection presents many English-language favourites, some old and some newly made, to try twisting your tongue to.