- 50 backyard creatures, each introduced by the job it actually does - grazing, hunting, scavenging, burrowing, migrating
- 122 full-color pages, one two-page spread per creature
- Hidden objects on every spread, plus magnified detail panels and naturalist callout bubbles
- Written for ages 6-10 - read together first, then read alone
The Secret Jobs of Savannah Creatures — 50 Workers Running the Grasslands
- 50 Real Creatures
- 122 Color Pages
- Ages 6-10
🔒 Secure 256-bit SSL encrypted checkout
Secure Checkout
Free Worldwide Shipping
30-Day Money-Back
Nobody On The Plains Is Off Duty.
A dung beetle is clearing the plains one load at a time. A meerkat is standing watch from the top of a termite mound while the rest of the group eats. A wildebeest is somewhere in the middle of a migration that runs past the horizon in both directions. All of it is happening on an ordinary afternoon on the savannah — and most children only ever meet it as lions and giraffes.
This book gives each of them a title. Fifty savannah creatures, each introduced by the work it genuinely does, organised across seven departments from the Grasslands Crew on the open plains to the Underground Bureau below the roots.
The watercolour carries as much of the page as the words do — and there are objects hidden on every spread, so nobody gets through it in one pass.
One Book, Three Ways to Dive In.
Ages 6–7: Look & Find
Big watercolor spreads and hidden objects carry the whole page. A child who is not reading fluently yet still gets a full turn through the book, and still finds things nobody pointed out.
Ages 8–9: Read & Discover
The profiles are short enough to finish alone. Funny job titles, real savannah facts and riddles keep an independent reader moving from one creature to the next — this is usually where it starts being read in bed without anyone suggesting it.
Ages 10+ : Connect the Science
The jobs start joining up — who eats what, who warns whom, why the herd moves when it moves. Same pages, more of it visible. A book bought at six is still being opened at ten.
Ages 6–7: Look & Find
Big watercolor spreads and hidden objects carry the whole page. A child who is not reading fluently yet still gets a full turn through the book, and still finds things nobody pointed out.
Ages 8–9: Read & Discover
The profiles are short enough to finish alone. Funny job titles, real savannah facts and riddles keep an independent reader moving from one creature to the next — this is usually where it starts being read in bed without anyone suggesting it.
Ages 10+ : Connect the Science
The jobs start joining up — who eats what, who warns whom, why the herd moves when it moves. Same pages, more of it visible. A book bought at six is still being opened at ten.
Made for Everyday Moments That Spark Curiosity
At bedtime
Each profile is short, so any page is a stopping point. Two creatures and lights out, or ten if it is a Friday.
On the floor, together
The hidden objects work better with two people looking. Compare what you find and see who spots them first — it reads as a game rather than a lesson.
After the zoo, or the documentary
A zebra, a meerkat or a vulture gets far more interesting once a child knows what that animal is actually doing out there.
As a Gift
A screen-free gift that survives the first week, which most gifted books do not. Works for a child already deep in wildlife, and just as well on one who has not started yet.
What You're Actually Buying
Fifty creatures, and the reasons this one doesn't get shelved after a week.
Fifty Real Jobs
Every creature is introduced by the work it genuinely does — grazing, hunting, scavenging, burrowing, migrating.
Hidden On Every Spread
Objects drawn from real detail in the scene, plus creatures wandering in from other chapters. It gets opened a second and a third time.
Plains To Burrow
Seven savannah departments, from the Grasslands Crew on the open plains to the Underground Bureau below the roots. The whole habitat, in order.
122 Colour Pages
Watercolor throughout, in a naturalist field-guide style. Nothing in it needs a screen, a battery or a subscription.
What Parents Are Saying
Verified reviews from real readers
C
Christopher
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fun and Creative Way to Make Wildlife Learning Exciting!
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
August 15, 2026
The Secret Jobs of Savannah Creatures is a wonderful educational book for kids who love animals, nature, and discovering new things. I really enjoyed how the book takes real animal behaviors and turns them into imaginative “jobs,” making the information much more memorable and entertaining for young readers.
Instead of simply listing animal facts, children get to meet creatures such as the zebra as a Crowd Control Specialist, the wildebeest as a Migration Logistics Manager, the gazelle as an Alarm System Technician, and even the secretary bird as a Snake Removal Specialist.
The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and I especially like the combination of fun facts, scientific names, humor, and hidden-object activities throughout the pages. It feels like kids are exploring the savannah rather than simply reading a textbook. The book also organizes 50 different creatures into seven creative departments, which is a clever way to teach children how different animals contribute to their ecosystem.
As someone who believes children learn best when education feels like an adventure, I think this book does an excellent job of combining science, wildlife, curiosity, and fun.
I would definitely recommend it to parents, homeschool families, teachers, and anyone looking for an educational animal book for children ages 6–10.
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1
people found this helpful
|
S
Scott Meyer
- Fun and interesting book
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
September 3, 2026
Lots of fun picturess and info on all kinds of animals. Would love to read it to my grandbabies number nine is due anyway!
|
D
Dani
- The book you’re kids will keep asking to read
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
August 31, 2026
If your kids like animals and want to know more about them, this is the book for them. My 7 year old loves this book. He has read it 3 times in the last month. The bonus items are awesome and the graphics are amazing.
|
J
JD
- Good book!
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
September 1, 2026
This book was quite intriguing! My 9 year old enjoyed it!
|
m
mitchell
- Its a blast
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
August 31, 2026
Wonderful fun for the kids. They enjoyed the work they are able to get done.
|
C
Christine Doerner
- Great book!
Reviewed
in the
United States
on
August 28, 2026
My 7 year old son really liked this book. I loved the illustrations! Interesting way of classifying the animals in a way easy for kids to understand.
7
people found this helpful
|
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If the book isn't what you expected, contact support@kestrow.com within 30 days of delivery and we'll arrange a refund.
Shop Now
100% Satisfaction
Quality Guaranteed
Secure Checkout
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If the book isn't what you expected, contact support@kestrow.com within 30 days of delivery and we'll arrange a refund.
Shop Now
100% Satisfaction
Quality Guaranteed
Secure Checkout
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products, shipping, returns, and more.
What payment methods do you accept?
+
We accept all major payment methods to make checkout as easy as possible. These include:
- Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
All transactions are processed securely. If you have any trouble at checkout, feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help.
How long does shipping take?
+
Free worldwide shipping. Your order arrives within 10–20 business days — about 2 to 4 weeks. That window covers preparing your order, dispatch and transit; there is nothing to add on top. Tracking is emailed the moment your order is dispatched.
What is your return policy? (30-day money-back)
+
30 days. If the set isn't right, email support@kestrow.com within 30 days of delivery and we'll make it right — refund or replacement. Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What ages is this for?
+
It's written for ages 6-10. At the younger end the watercolour spreads and the hidden objects carry it, so a child who isn't reading fluently still gets a full turn through the book. At the older end the profiles get read alone and the seven departments start joining up. It is one of the few wildlife books with something still left in it four years after it's opened.
What's actually in it?
+
Fifty savannah creatures, each with a short profile built around the job it does, a specimen card carrying its common and scientific name, field notes and callout bubbles. They are organised across seven departments, from the open plains down to the burrows. 122 full-colour pages, a two-page spread per creature, with hidden objects on every spread.
Is it too advanced for a six-year-old?
+
No. Each creature gets a short profile with the illustration doing most of the work, so a six-year-old can go through it independently. The scientific names and the deeper field notes are there for when they're older rather than in the way now.
Will it get read, or will it sit on a shelf?
+
The hidden objects are what bring a child back to it, plus creatures who turn up in other chapters. A fact is read once; a page you have to search rewards a second and a third look. It's also short by design: two creatures before bed is a complete sitting, so it doesn't need a free afternoon to be worth opening.
Is it a good gift?
+
Yes, and a rare one that survives the first week. It suits a child already deep in wildlife documentaries, and works just as well on one who hasn't started yet. The jokes are pitched so the adult reading along gets something too.