There are over 300 species of primates all with unique qualities. We often think of ourselves as the most evolved of primates, yet we are not the fastest runners, nor the best climbers. We don’t have the best memory or the strongest muscles.

Brilliantly written for children by primate conservationist and surrogate mum to several baby chimps, Mary Swift.

Here’s Mary (nicknamed Mimi) featuring on Animals with Camera on the BBC with presenter: Gordon Buchanan

Perfect for children 6+

Padded cover with 46 full-colour pages.