Totally True Animal Facts Hardcover – January 19, 2026

Totally True Animal Facts is an illustrated romp through the wonderfully unpredictable world of animals, where science and imagination meet in the middle and make up a secret handshake. Each creature in this collection is introduced with some genuine scientific facts and one that is a more silly fact (but Totally True!)The book celebrates the joy of curiosity. Logical, if surprising, animal characteristics are taught alongside less logical, but also surprising traits of each animal, allowing the reader to look closely, think critically, and laugh freely. With each page, we aer encouraged to. practice observation, inference, and the important life skill of delighting in the unexpected.Author and illustrator Kit Hunney fills these pages with warm watercolor and crisp lines that capture both the charm and the strangeness of everyday wildlife. Kit's work often focuses on the magic hidden in ordinary moments. (If you can call a stubborn, calligraphy-writing chameleon ordinary). Kit believes that nature is full of tiny surprises, and this book brings that belief to life with humor, tenderness, and a wink.The tone is gentle, quirky, and a little mischievous, encouraging readers to wonder about the real habits of the animals around them, while also giving them permission to imagine wildly. The true facts are engaging and accessible, and the silly facts are designed to spark giggles, conversation, and creative thinking.Whether shared at bedtime, used in a classroom, or enjoyed independently by an eager young naturalist, Totally True Animal Facts is a celebration of learning, laughter, and paying attention. It blends real information with playful invention to remind us that the world is both knowable and full of mystery―and that curiosity is a wonderful place to live. Read more