Great for younger readers, engaging illustrations and presented in a friendly and accessible manner.

I loved the illustrations; the animals look so menacing on the pages with incorrect animal facts and then they are so cute and fluffy on the pages with the correct animal facts.

I always love books like this because they share facts with children in a fun way.

I still think centipedes are creepy, you can't change my mind on that one. I was surprised you didn't include the creepiest bug of all, the earwig, yuck.

All in all, a fun book about some misunderstood animals and insects.

What a fun learning experience to debunk things about "bad animals". I love teaching my kids (while I learn) and I found the way this book taught while keeping it fun was perfect. Even my toddler was interested in it. Loved the fun companion illustrations as well.

This was a very cute little book, and I really enjoyed how the author addressed the common misconceptions about the animals before debunking them. The illustrations were adorable and the book as a whole was really enjoyable to read.

Side note: I still don't like spiders, but I'm very reassured by the debunking of the myth that we swallow spiders in our sleep. That was something that really freaked out when I first read it, so I'm really happy that it's not a legit thing (and if it is and the author was lying for children's sakes, PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME).

A children's graphic novel jam-packed with informative facts about many of the animals that the typical child may find scary.  This would make a great bedtime read or a fun book for any kid to check out on a visit to the library.

Fake news is nothing new, and not only human suffer from it. This is a collection of animals who have bad reputations, which is often based on untrue or highly exaggerated superstitions. To help overcome the stigmas, an overview of all the bad stuff per animal is given, followed by information to put it all in perspective.

Lovely book with nice and cute drawings that might teach children that there are always two sides to each story.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This is a gorgeous little book and as well as being funny and charming, I hope it will also help to alleviate some of the fears and misconceptions around the animals featured, like rats, 'killer' whales, sharks, wasps, etc, who often get a bad rap. All creatures great and small share our world and by learning about them we can understand them better and teach our kids to love them too, as they are each fascinating in their own way.

There are fun facts, and lots of the kind of funny or disgusting tidbits and cartoon style illustrations that kids just adore!! It will fast become a classroom favourite!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

My son is shark mad, so he loved reading this book about not just sharks but plenty of other ‘bad’ animals- animals commonly perceived negatively. It gives the negative perceptions followed by the more positive facts to give a more balanced view of each animal. The drawings are brilliant. Really enjoyed reading this with my son.

The Not Bad Animals by Sophie Corrigan is a delightful children's book with quirky illustrations that looks at thirty-eight different animals usually thought of as 'bad', from ants and seagulls to scorpions and hyenas. Each animal is first looked at through cultural misconceptions and erroneous 'facts', followed by a look at it through the lens of science. The drawings were just adorable! I liked that the artwork differed slightly between the folk beliefs versus the scientific truth. My cubs and I read this together and we all enjoyed it!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The concept here is a simple one. We are introduced to an animal and the negative things people believe about it. These items are accompanied by dark, angry looking illustrations. In the next two page spread, these statements are refuted or replaced by more positive facts. These illustrations are in a brighter color palate and have a happier feel. Some of the positive "facts" are pretty subjective ("I'm cute") and there is little to no acknowledgment of the genuine dangers some of these species pose. Still, it's worthwhile to set the record straight on the perceptions people have about animals.

This book was great! Each two-page spread first detailed all of the negative aspects of certain animals that we’ve all heard - some things that are true but many that are not (bats flying in your hair, tick-in feasted possums, etc.). Then on the next two-page spread it detailed all of the awesome things about that animal and dispelled any of the myths from the previous page. It’s a great way for kids to learn about animals they otherwise might not study, as well as help kids learn that not everything they hear is true, plus it might help dispel any fears one might have about some of these animals. Plus, I loved the illustrations - they did a great job making the animals look menacing on the ‘bad’ page and super cute on the ‘good’ page :-)

It is wonderful and informative children's picture book. It is collection of nice trivia and very good art.
It has many animals who live on periphery of human intimacy.
They don't mingle with humans as they don't like humans and vice versa.
Interesting facts about them are explained in an entertaining format.
Colorful art has depictedeach animal as a childish and cute creature.
I found details about squid, seagull, turtles and bats.
Few animals are repeated like rats and few marsupials.
It was astonishing to know that spiders are so many and so close to humans.
Thanks netgalley and Quarto publishers for review copy.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute book about some misunderstood creatures. Some that people are afraid of or grossed out by. The pictures are fun and the text flows well. Gets a bit wordy at times, but I still think kids (and adults) would enjoy it.

'The Not BAD Animals,' written by Sophie Corrigan, is EXACTLY what every child needs to read to dispel those silly (and incorrect!) facts about "Scary" and "Bad" animals.

I love that when we are first introduced to the animals, we see the "scary" side that everyone talks about...
-Spiders crawl on your face at night and you swallow them.
-Vampire bats feed on blood.
-Crocodiles eat any & everything with their chomp-chomp-chomping mouths.

Did you know that NONE of that is true? Corrigan is quick to correct all of those rumors on the follow-up page for each animal. What a wonderful way to help kids push away those pesky fears that linger in their imaginative brains.

(Though, I don't care what she says about centipedes...they are still creepy! *shudder*)

A HUGE Thank You to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group/Francis Lincoln Children's Books for this digital copy to read and review. I cannot wait to get my own physical copy!

A great book to present a different perspective on wild animals and to make the difference between facts and myths

These animals are tired of us talking bad about them. One at a time, each animal shows us the negative stereotypes about them in a colorful two-page spread, then shows us their true colors on the following pages.

I am so excited about this book. It's bright, funny, and unique. Readers of all ages can benefit from it, but it would do best with grades 3-6. I will be purchasing a copy for my public library.

I received an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

What's not to love about this book! In her book, Sophie Corrigan, not only brings to light some fantastic facts about various creatures, read Spiders, Cats, Bats, Sharks and Scorpions and many many others, that are hugely hugely misunderstood and dreaded but also shares some very interesting myths and old wives' tales associated with them. The book is full of illustrations that add a lot of light (in both ways) to the animal covered.

There is also a segment dedicated to FACTS related with the particular animal on the spread devoted to it like did you know that Skunks have a poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell and hearing to make up for that? Or that when a Vulture is annoyed, its whole head turns red, as if it is blushing?

The book is a complete hoot and everyone, from the 39 year old me to my 5 and 12 year olds loved going through this one. Also this is one of those gems that you would keep going back to over and over again.

This was a fun way to teach kids about some of the misunderstood critters of our world.
Each critter gets two pages.
One filled with old wives tales and the second with the facts.
I think it's a bit wordy to be read all in one sitting, but would be great to read one animal each day.
Thanks to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for my DRC.

This was such a wonderful children's book - perfect for any child who loves animals or even those who are afraid. I absolutely plan to purchase several copies to gift to my favorite little people! Sweet illustrations and interesting fun facts!

Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a digital ARC!

The NOT Bad Animals is a cute book and we did enjoy it but how much easier it would be to read if there was a kindle version!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.