Ugly Five

(2019) Who’s that singing on the savannah? It’s the top-five ugly animals

in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou

stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness

– and delighting their babies, who think they’re perfect just

the way they are.

Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson

and Axel Scheffler’s gorgeous picture book is a jubilant celebration

of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny, heart-warming

rhyme is a joy to read aloud, while bold, comical illustrations

bring the savannah spectacularly to life.